Near Chess

Near Chess starts all the pieces one rank closer. Pawns cannot move two squares on their first move.

Starting Position

P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
R
N
B
K
Q
B
N
R

Hover over pieces to see their moves.

Army Pieces

Move Only
Capture Only
Move & Capture
Hopper (Hurdle)
Lame (Leaper)
Immune
Promotion Zone
Explode (x)
Power Transfer (w)
ep En Passant (e)