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Upside-down Chess setup
Upside-down Chess
Upside-down Chess
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Difference to standard chess: The black and white armies swap starting positions, meaning the Pawns start one step away from promotion. [See below]
1. Na6 Nf3 2. Nb4 Ne5 3. Nf6 Nc3 4. Pg8=Q Pb1=Q 5. Pb8=Q Pg1=Q
This diagram shows a typical opening of Upside-down Chess. As you can see, the Knight is the only piece that can move at the start of the game since all the other's are blocked by the pawns. You'll also notice that the board gets quickly filled with queens, turning the game into an arms race of sorts.
Optional rule:
Optional rule:
Pawns may only promote to a piece that is taken by the opponent. When no such piece is available, it is forbidden to move the pawn to the last row.
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