Chess Variants

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The Complete Guide to Chess Variants in 2026

From Atomic Chess to Chaos Chess — discover every major chess variant, compare rules, and find the perfect alternative to traditional chess.

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Chaos Chess: Rules, Strategy & Why It's Addictive

Chaos Chess adds randomness, power-ups, and unpredictable events to classic chess. Learn the rules and discover why controlled chaos makes chess more exciting.

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Atomic Chess: Explosive Strategy & How to Win

Atomic Chess turns every capture into an explosion. Learn the rules, master key strategies, and discover how this explosive variant changes chess completely.

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Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess): Complete Guide

Chess960 randomizes the starting position to eliminate opening theory. Learn rules, strategy, and why grandmasters love Fischer Random Chess.

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King of the Hill Chess: Rules & Winning Tactics

King of the Hill adds a spatial win condition — get your king to the center. Learn to balance attacking, defending, and racing for the center squares.

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Three-Check Chess: Fast-Paced Variant Guide

Three-Check Chess rewards aggression — deliver three checks and you win. Learn the rules, master attacking strategies.

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Experimental Chess Variants You Need to Try in 2026

Beyond the classics — discover experimental chess variants pushing the boundaries of what chess can be.

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