| Object: Checkmate the opponent's King by attacking
it so it cannot escape.
In Fool's Chess there is one extra piece, the Fool,
which replaces the pawn in front of the King.
In this version the Fool moves like the King.
The other pieces move like in ordinary Chess.
The Fool cannot capture other pieces.
Only the King can capture the Fool in this version.
The fool adds a new flavor to the game by getting in the way of things.
Background: In ancient King's court there was often a fool to amuse the King.
The fool did not have any real power, but could nevertheless have a strong influence.
In this chess variant the fool is a kind of saboteur who can obstruct attacks.
It provides for interesting strategic variations. |
