The game has the same rules as standard chess but adjusted to take account of the hexagonal board. It's a fascinating variant and lots of fun. King: 2.4 inchģ player chess may look bewildering but it is simple to learn for anyone who knows the rules of standard chess. King: 6cmBoard: 15.7 inch (at widest point). Medium 3 Player Chess Set - 40cm board WITHOUT edge numbersīoard: 40cm (at widest point). Unsuitable for people vulnerable to choking hazards. The rule that the first King must be taken exists because of the interesting possibility that the 3rd player might do something that enables a King to actually escape from a checkmate.Ĭontains small parts.
So one could perhaps argue that the exchange of a Bishop for a Knight is less viable.
The ramifications of of the hexagonal board turn out to be pretty fascinating, once you've understood the way that pieces move through the middle point. The owner of a King can move even while in a checkmate position.The first King must be actually taken rather than just checkmated.When a piece that moves diagonally reaches the middle point of the board, it can travel in one of two directions.The king is 8cm high and all pieces have felted bottoms. The wooden chess pieces are nicely crafted and stained in 3 colours red, white and brown. Note that this version does not feature notation there are no numbers around the edge of the board. The board is not inlaid, but is nicely made and will be a fascinating talking point. There are then two metal catches to keep the box closed. The 3 player chess boards are made from a stained hardwood and fold to form a practical storage container for the pieces. This excellent chess variant has minimal extra rules to learn, but the hexagonal board certainly adds complexity and gets you thinking! 3 player chess is no gimmick it's a really interesting version of chess that enables an extra player to play. King: 3.1 inchĪ 3 player wooden chess set with a hexagonal board. King: 8cmBoard: 21.3 inch (at widest point).
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