Lion Chess

If you had a Java-capable browser, you could play Lion Chess here.
Keys "s"=save "l"=load "b"=back once

J Boyer, 1950's. Chinese Cannons ("Lions") jump if, and only if, they capture a unit on the far side. Pawns promote to orthochess pieces.

Akenhead's Chess is closely related.

Chess Variants

These are simple illustrations rather than strong opponents.

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Written by Ed Friedlander