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The Chess Variant Pages Best of the Net
Huge site with high-quality information on every imaginable chess variant.
Bughouse.net
Especially of interest for bughouse players on ICC and FICS.
Checkmates Chess
Four player variant described as "an interesting, fun and sociable family game".
Chessapeak
Another four player game using the traditional rules.
Chess in the Round
Played on a surface that looks a bit like a dart-board, with twice as many pawns as usual.
Duchess
Two to six player variant on a round board. Provides links to a Duchess server and bulletin board.
Hyperchess
Three dimensional variant with a funky-looking board setup.
Losing Chess
Also called "suicide chess", or simply "wild", this is a favorite on the chess servers.
Omega Chess
Omega introduces two new pieces to the board: the "wizard" and the "champion". If you'd like to see what a recorded game looks like, head here.
PI: The Team Chess Game
Chess in the round for 2 to 8 players. Designed for kids to let them learn while having lots of fun.
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