SPEED CHESS
A variant of standard chess that can take just five minutes to play.
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This game is based on standard chess, and can be played using the accepted rule book. It departs from the game commonly known in some remarkable ways that give it a completely different appeal, especially to the young and bright.
How does this game differ from standard?
In standard chess, it is required that players move then wait for the opponent to move before performing the next move. In Speed Chess, this changes. Each player may move at his/her own speed to counter an opponent's attack. Standard turns are NOT taken. This means one player could make five moves while the other might only make two or three. This means players must think and move as quickly as possible to win. The effect is that pieces on the board maneuvre in real time the way armies do, so fast strikes are often decisive.
Does it affect the game in other ways?
Yes, for example, since players concentrate so hard on their own moves, it can be hard to spot cheating, so the game requires a third person, or umpire whose sole job is to spot illegal moves and settle disputes.
Does it require any special rules?
You would expect so, and there are a few listed below:
