واریانت‌های محبوب شطرنج (کتاب‌های شطرنج باتسفورد)

Popular Chess Variants introduces the reader to some challenging alternatives to traditional chess. The majority of games discussed involve standard pieces. In addition there are a few examples using Chinese (Xiangqi), Japanese (Shogi), and four-handed chess sets. There is a widening interest in chess variants, with major tournaments recently in Germany (where 12 Grandmasters participated), Georgia and elsewhere. Popular Chess Variants helps to set the scene for experienced chess players who seek to develop their skill to this level. Cover Back Cover Title Contents Introduction 1. Extinction Chess 2. Racing Kings 3. Displacement Chess 4. Randomized Chess 5. Marseillais Chess 6. Double-move Chess 7. Losing Chess 8. Progressive Chess 9. Kriegspiel 10. Alice Chess 11. Triplets 12. Avalanche Chess 13. Hostage Chess 14. Co-ordinate Chess 15. Knight Relay Chess 16. Magnetic Chess 17. Dynamo Chess 18. Ultima 19. Chinese Chess 20. Japanese Chess Where to from here? This guide covers new and exciting games that can be played on a standard chessboard, as well as variants from the Far East such as Xiangqi and Shogi. The games are rapidly becoming popular, through recent major tournaments held in Germany, Georgia and elsewhere. "POPULAR CHESS VARIANTS introduces established chess variants in a "hot to play" context. Written in a light, informal style the book contains simple explanations of each of the game's features. David Pritchard deals in depth with up to a dozen of the most"