Chess 2: The Sequel

Chess 2: The Sequel 2010

Design David Sirlin Publisher (Web published)
7.2 /10
BGG rating
#18762
BGG rank
3.3
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
30
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0
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About the Game

Chess 1 was a hit, no doubt about it. Chess 2 seeks to build on the greatness of the original while addressing a few problems and also going in a new direction. There are now SIX ARMIES to choose from, rather than just 1, creating 21 matchups instead of just 1. There's a new win condition for crossing the midline of the board with your king (in addition to your grandpa's checkmates). There's also a bidding mechanic called dueling that makes memorized openings even more impractical, and emphasizes adaptation and reading the opponent's tendencies.

The Six Armies:

Classic (balanced) Nemesis (favors pawns) Empowered (favors knights/bishops/rooks) Reaper (favors queen) Two Kings (has two kings!) Animal (wild card)

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