Alice Chess (1953)

Alice chess

Alice Chess is a chess variant invented by V. R. Parton in 1953. It is named after Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, as the game is played on a chessboard with chess pieces, but with a different set of rules. The game was first published in the magazine “Chess” in 1953.

Why is Alice chess Popular?

Alice Chess is popular among chess enthusiasts who enjoy playing chess variants. It is significant because it offers a new and unique way to play chess, with different rules and strategies than traditional chess.

Game Components of Alice chess

A standard chessboardA set of standard chess pieces

Game Setup of Alice chess

The game is played on a standard chessboard with the pieces set up in the same way as in traditional chess.

Gameplay Mechanics of Alice chess

The game is played with the same pieces as traditional chess, but with different rules. The main difference is that the pawns move differently. On their first move, they can move one or two squares forward, and on subsequent moves, they can only move one square forward. When a pawn reaches the last rank, it is promoted to any piece except a king. The other pieces move the same way as in traditional chess.

Game Objective of Alice chess

The objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent’s king, just like in traditional chess.

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