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Angel Chess

Angel Chess

(Public Domain) · 1915
20 min0+ yrs3.0/5 complexity7.0 BGG4KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Angel Chess?

Angel Chess is a Chess variant played on a 9 x 8 board, with an extra pawn and an "Angel" piece next to the King.

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Angel Chess is a Chess variant played on a 9 x 8 board, with an extra pawn and an "Angel" piece next to the King. The Angel combines the abilities of the Queen and Knight, and there are some special rules governing its use, otherwise the game's pieces are used in the same manner as Chess, and the game is won by checkmate of the opponent's King.

Is described in The Classified Encyclopedia of Chess Variants (Beasley-edited edition 2007).

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
0 min
Players
2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Angel Chess cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Angel Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Angel Chess?
Angel Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Angel Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Angel Chess support?
Angel Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Angel Chess take?
A game of Angel Chess takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Angel Chess for?
Angel Chess is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Angel Chess?
Angel Chess has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.

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