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Courier Chess

Courier Chess

(Public Domain) · 1202
260 min10+ yrs4.0/5 complexity5.7 BGG22CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Courier Chess?

A popular chess variant with a 12 X 8 board. Pieces are arrayed in four columns. New pieces are added including a Counselor and Spy. Couriers and Bishops are similar but move slightly differently.

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Courier Chess box art
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A popular chess variant with a 12 X 8 board. Pieces are arrayed in four columns. New pieces are added including a Counselor and Spy. Couriers and Bishops are similar but move slightly differently. The Queen starts in an open position in front of most pawns.

game anatomy
Complexity4.0 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
60 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Courier Chess cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Courier Chess cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Courier Chess?
Courier Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Courier Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Courier Chess support?
Courier Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Courier Chess take?
A game of Courier Chess takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Courier Chess for?
Courier Chess is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Courier Chess?
Courier Chess has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.0 out of 5.

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