Chess Variants/Chess on a 12 by 12 Board

board 12 12 tright rd nd bd qd kd bd nd rd pd pd pd pd pd pd pd pd pl pl pl pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl bl nl rl Starting position of chess on a 12 by 12 board Introduction Chess on a 12 by 12 board, is, as its name suggests, chess... but played on a 12 by 12 board. History The variant was created by Doug Vogel in December 2000. Rules As already stated, this variant is simply chess played on a 12 by 12 board, with the pieces set up in their usual configuration in the central 8 by 8 area. All rules are kept the same as standard chess, with one exception - pawns only have to reach the 10th rank (for White) or the 3rd rank (for Black) to promote. Alternatively, pawns may be required to reach the 12th or 1st ranks to promote. Sub-variants This chess variant does not have any notable sub-variants.