Each player commands 18 pieces

• 1 king
• 1 queen
• 2 rooks
• 3 bishops
• 2 knights
• 9 pawns

Initial setup

There is no castling. Stalemate is not a draw but counted less than a checkmate.

Pieces moves

The King

The Queen

The Bishop

The Rook

The Knight

The Pawn

Double step from starting position if possible. If a pawn captures from its starting cell to another pawn starting cell, it keeps its double cell start ability for another turn. See crosses for captures. "En passant" captures are possible.