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What this is
Checkmate their opponent in this timeless abstract. It is designed for 2 players.
At a glance
- Players
- 2
- Category
- mind game
- Photographs
- 13
How players rate chess
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 2.
- 2p7.5173 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability5.8/10
- Ease of teach5.1/10
- Gateway friendliness5.5/10
- Component quality6.3/10
- Table presence6.6/10
- Travel friendliness6.8/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate4.9SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive5.2FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckPure skill1.7Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPasted on1.8Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.2LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate2.8SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome2.7No textText-heavy
- Table spaceCafé two-top3.8Lap trayTwo tables
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Gallery
12 further photographs · select one to enlargeRules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookChess — Current FIDE Laws and Official CommentaryEN · 54 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
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