V. R. Parton - Idle Kings' Chess

Idle Kings' Chess

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Idle Kings' Chess startup is absent kings.

Players play without kings until after Black's 12th move, when White places his king on any open square (but not in check), and Black does the same.

Additional rule

After kings are placed the game continues normally, except that kings may not move, unless in check.

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