"Normal chess" Vs "Chess variants" ? • page 1/3 • General Chess Discussion • lichess.org

Qweasghkm edited

#1

Which one do you like to play most ? Plus mention the variants name if you like to play that ..

Gitu

#2

I like normal chess and Chess960 both
And sometime crazyhouse. ;)

I like normal chess and Chess960 both And sometime crazyhouse. ;)

MindFork

#3

A couple months ago, I started playing Dark Chess, and I really like it. They don't have it here (and I'm told, won't add it), but you can find it at ItsYourTurn.com You win by capturing the king, and the rules of check don't apply (having to move out of it, etc.) This is a really cool variant because there is a "fog of war" concept in that you can only see the squares your own pieces can move to. Sometimes there is an enemy piece there, but you can't always tell if it has backup. :) There is more risk (and luck!) involved than in regular chess. And the psychological aspects of the game and knowing your opponent are definitely more important than in regular chess.

I recently challenged a higher-ranked player there, and looked over his games where he played White (as he was doing in our game). There were only 2 games I could see, but in both of those games he played 1.c3 and then 2.Qa4, so instead of playing a typical opening as Black, I played 1...b4 and took his queen the next move! :)

I play regular chess more, but I would definitely try to give Dark Chess more time if it was more popular. I think it helps me with visualization, deduction, and memory.

A couple months ago, I started playing Dark Chess, and I really like it. They don't have it here (and I'm told, won't add it), but you can find it at ItsYourTurn.com You win by capturing the king, and the rules of check don't apply (having to move out of it, etc.) This is a really cool variant because there is a "fog of war" concept in that you can only see the squares your own pieces can move to. Sometimes there is an enemy piece there, but you can't always tell if it has backup. :) There is more risk (and luck!) involved than in regular chess. And the psychological aspects of the game and knowing your opponent are definitely more important than in regular chess. I recently challenged a higher-ranked player there, and looked over his games where he played White (as he was doing in our game). There were only 2 games I could see, but in both of those games he played 1.c3 and then 2.Qa4, so instead of playing a typical opening as Black, I played 1...b4 and took his queen the next move! :) I play regular chess more, but I would definitely try to give Dark Chess more time if it was more popular. I think it helps me with visualization, deduction, and memory.

gbtami

#4

My latest favorite variant is Shogun chess https://www.pychess.org/variant/shogun
Seems some strong lichess players also like to play it :) http://i.imgur.com/5LQepSd.png

My latest favorite variant is Shogun chess https://www.pychess.org/variant/shogun Seems some strong lichess players also like to play it :) http://i.imgur.com/5LQepSd.png

Qweasghkm

#5

Very nice gbtami , is that the leaderboard of shogun chess ? Are you in top 10 of shogun chess ?

Yes and yes :)

Btw anyone is welcome on pychess site! You can use your lichess account to log in there and play rated games.

CtripleA edited

#8

Technically not a chess variant, but I started playing shogi 3 weeks ago. The pieces move slower compared to chess, and the board is 9x9, which makes for a slow opening, but the dropping rule (like in crazyhouse) makes middle & endgames chaotic. The Chinese characters can be intimidating, but you'll get used to them in a week, also remember that pieces are distinguishable by size too (e.g. pawns are small). Very interesting, not just the game itself, but also the culture surrounding it.

Hidetchi's beginner playlist is a godsend. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL587865CAE59EB84A
Shogi Harbour is really good channel too once you know the rules. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnXG7CkKfEN6IINKcO_uBg/ Karolina does indepth commentary of pro games in this channel, much like the great ChessNetwork. She is the first certified shogi professional from outside of Japan.
I play on 81dojo.com (hit me up if you wanna challenge me)

I play three check sometimes, got introduced to it by ChessNetwork.

Technically not a chess variant, but I started playing shogi 3 weeks ago. The pieces move slower compared to chess, and the board is 9x9, which makes for a slow opening, but the dropping rule (like in crazyhouse) makes middle & endgames chaotic. The Chinese characters can be intimidating, but you'll get used to them in a week, also remember that pieces are distinguishable by size too (e.g. pawns are small). Very interesting, not just the game itself, but also the culture surrounding it. Hidetchi's beginner playlist is a godsend. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL587865CAE59EB84A Shogi Harbour is really good channel too once you know the rules. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnXG7CkKfEN6IINKcO_uBg/ Karolina does indepth commentary of pro games in this channel, much like the great ChessNetwork. She is the first certified shogi professional from outside of Japan. I play on 81dojo.com (hit me up if you wanna challenge me) I play three check sometimes, got introduced to it by ChessNetwork.

Qweasghkm

#9

I like to play Racing kings , Atomic and King of the hill here

JarlCarlander

#10

i like Grandhouse and Shogun on pychess.org