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What is 3-Check chess?
What is 3-Check chess?
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Overview

3-Check chess is a unique and exciting chess variant with one primary goal: check your opponent's king as many times as you can! The standard chess rules still apply, but with an added twist—you can win (or lose) the game by delivering (or receiving) three checks in total.

Guidelines

  • You can win by traditional means: checkmate, stalemate, or if your opponent runs out of time.

  • Additionally, the game ends if a player checks their opponent's king three times.

  • A move resulting in a double-check only counts as one check toward the 'total check score.'


How to start a 3-Check game

  • Click on 'Play' in the left-sided menu and select 'Play' from the appearing panel

    • Alternatively, click on 'New Game' on the homepage.

  • Select 'Custom' from the menu:

  • Click on 'Standard' and select '3-Check' from the drop-down menu:

  • Customize your game settings and click 'Play' to start your game!

♟️ Are you ready to give it a try? Click here to play a game of 3-Check chess!

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