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One-Dimensional Chess

One-Dimensional Chess

Doctor Popular Toys & Games · 2020
25–20 min8+ yrs6.3 BGG14CouplesStrategy
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How do you play One-Dimensional Chess?

Doc Pop's One-Dimensional Chess is a chess variant that puts a new spin on the classic game of chess. The board consists of 16 squares in one row. Each of the two players have a pawn, a knight, a bishop, a rook, a queen, and a king.

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One-Dimensional Chess box art
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Doc Pop's One-Dimensional Chess is a chess variant that puts a new spin on the classic game of chess. The board consists of 16 squares in one row. Each of the two players have a pawn, a knight, a bishop, a rook, a queen, and a king.

The pieces have modified rules that allow them to move in one-dimension. For instance, knights can jump 2 or 3 tiles from where they started. Bishops travel along every other tile, ignoring any pieces on squares of a different color than the one they currently occupy.

By breaking chess down into one single row, players may find themselves visualizing moves a little further in advance than they could in a normal game of chess.

Doc Pop's One-Dimensional Chess started off as an experiment, but after years of testing and feedback, it's turned into a highly enjoyable strategy game worth checking out.

—description from the designer

game anatomy
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
5–20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does One-Dimensional Chess cost?
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Q2Where can I buy One-Dimensional Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play One-Dimensional Chess?
One-Dimensional Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~5–20 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about One-Dimensional Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does One-Dimensional Chess support?
One-Dimensional Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of One-Dimensional Chess take?
A game of One-Dimensional Chess takes about 5–20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is One-Dimensional Chess for?
One-Dimensional Chess is recommended from age 8.
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