I know that Antichess is a solved variant ... Can any pro player help me with how to play it or how to calculate here ?
Thanks in Advance ....
Thanks in Advance ....
Chess - Checkmate the king in order to win.
Antichess - Remain without pieces in order to win.
Antichess - Remain without pieces in order to win.
Close enough - the goal of the game is to be left without any legal moves. This means positions that normally would be called stalemates are wins for the stalemated player.
Another important rule is that if you can capture any of your opponents pieces, you have to. If you manage to lose all your pieces (aka force your opponent to capture) you win. Keep in mind, if you can capture multiple pieces on a move, you're free to chose which one you will capture on that move.
As far as calculations go I would recommend looking up a few decent openings (just a couple of moves deep) and then not try to make moves that force you to capture. Learn basic mates, there are a few good studies available for that. Endgames are crucial, so learn some key ideas like where to place rooks, what to promote to, etc.
Good luck, feel free to send me a DM in case you have any more questions! :)
Another important rule is that if you can capture any of your opponents pieces, you have to. If you manage to lose all your pieces (aka force your opponent to capture) you win. Keep in mind, if you can capture multiple pieces on a move, you're free to chose which one you will capture on that move.
As far as calculations go I would recommend looking up a few decent openings (just a couple of moves deep) and then not try to make moves that force you to capture. Learn basic mates, there are a few good studies available for that. Endgames are crucial, so learn some key ideas like where to place rooks, what to promote to, etc.
Good luck, feel free to send me a DM in case you have any more questions! :)
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