Diplomat Chess (2003)
Diplomat chess
Diplomat Chess is a chess variant invented by Carlos Martín-Fuertes in 2003 as a contribution to a contest to design a chess variant on 43 squares, organized by The Chess Variant Pages. It is played on a circular board with 43 cells, including the center circle which is considered orthogonal and diagonal to every adjacent cell. The game includes a fairy piece called ‘diplomat’ which instead of capturing can suborn enemy pieces.
Why is Diplomat chess Popular?
Diplomat Chess is a unique and challenging variant of chess that offers a fresh take on the classic game. It is popular among chess enthusiasts who are looking for a new challenge and enjoy exploring different variations of the game.
Game Components of Diplomat chess
Circular board with 43 cells5 pawns on the middle row on one sideHorse, Bishop, King, Rook, Diplomat
Game Setup of Diplomat chess
The board consists of three concentric circles with 14 cells each and a center cell.The pieces are identical to those in orthodox chess with the following exceptions: An extra piece called the diplomat is added. The horse is the same as the knight in orthodox chess. There is no queen.White moves first.
Gameplay Mechanics of Diplomat chess
The game is won by checkmating or stalemating the enemy king.When one position is repeated three times, the game is automatically declared a draw. The same happens when both kings are the only remaining pieces on the board.In notation, suborn is represented by the destination cell, followed by the equal symbol (=) and then the color the suborned piece changes to, alternatively only one letter: b for black and w for white. Example: b3=b for ‘the piece on b3 becomes black’. (There is no need of writing the letter D for the diplomat).
Game Objective of Diplomat chess
The objective of Diplomat Chess is to checkmate or stalemate the enemy king.
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