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

Italian variant. Each plays for himself/herself. Capture the enemy king and control the remaining enemy army.

I omitted the rule about making an arbitrary move, if you are otherwise unable to move.

I also disallowed initial two-pawn moves, since it's not clear which pawns would be allowed to do this.

Bastardo

Chess Variants

These are simple illustrations rather than strong opponents.

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Written by Ed Friedlander


WWW Page Added: Sunday, June 27, 2002