Chessence

ByMichail

Chessence

Chessence is a chess variant invented by Jim Winslow in 1989. The game is played on a 6×9 rectangle of squares with eight squares missing, and each player has a king and nine men. The objective is to win by checkmate or stalemate the opponent. Some key aspects of the game include:

Game Components of Chessence

The board is a 6×9 rectangle of squares with eight squares missing, and each player has a king and nine men.

Game Setup of Chessence

Each player has a king and nine men, with initial setup as shown, including three men initially not yet in play at the side of the board.

Gameplay Mechanics of Chessence

In Chessence, kings do not move and must remain fixed on their starting squares the entire game. A man has capability to move based on its relative position to other friendly men on the board.

Game Objective of Chessence

To win, a player must checkmate or stalemate the opponent.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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