Monster Chess

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_chess

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Monster Chess was a very popular and fun variant in the skittles rooms. 
Most likely it is not seen online because of a programming issue - as White has two moves to Blacks one. 
However, the game can be played online with a bit of creativity. (Any programmers to create an interface)?

Looking for players, a potential club - any ideas?

Go to the wiki link to read the rules. Basically White has two moves to make- then Black receives one move. Might think it’s an easy task for Black.

Whites King is a Monster and can deliver Mate. With two moves in hand, nigh difficult to mate him !

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I can win from either side - knowing the strategies quite well. Any takers ?

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Let's try it. I'll play black.

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Great !

1st- we must be sure you are clear on the rules. Have you read the link? Basically- All chess rules apply- accept regarding Whites King. The ending position determines legal positions as the King can move into check (perhaps make a capture) but on the 2nd move  moves out of check to a legal square. Secondly - When White is on the move and the King is two squares away from Blacks King, Black is mated- as Whites King can capture Blacks King.

Ok here we go. Post your move after Whites moves.

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who-is

I move a5

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BTW what are the rules about castle? Is it consider a check if a white king is two squares away from black king? Can black castle in this case? 

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Good question. The Black King is in check. So can he castle? I’d have to say not as regular rules don’t allow for it. I’ll research. 
Nothing specifically written. So can’t castle to get out of check - but the Black King must move out of check.

a5 ! 
I think you’ve played before 🙃

 

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a4

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I haven't play it. But I read a little about it. 

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a3

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h5

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h4

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