Schachen
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 30 min
- BGG rating: 7.0
About Schachen
Schachen (Chess Me) is a chess variant without a game board, which creates the fascination of a chess game in a compact way. Without long openings, the players enter directly into confrontation. The original rules of Chess are simplified/expanded by a few additional rules. At the start of the game, each player has a king and four pawns. Cards for the remaining chess pieces form a deck from which the player draws three. The active player first moves a piece according to the original rules for chess, then (optionally) chooses one of the three cards in hand, places it next to an existing card, then draws a replacement card. Pawns must be placed beside another pawn, and all other figures must be placed behind a pawn. The aim of the game remains the same: Checkmate the opponent's king! Schachen is for players who like and know chess, but who think the original game is too complex and takes too long.
- Released
- 2011
- Designers
- Heinrich Glumpler, Matthias Schmitt
- Age
- 6+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Schachen?
Schachen plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Schachen?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Schachen is best with 2 players (5 votes).
How long does Schachen take to play?
A game of Schachen takes 30 min.
What age is Schachen for?
The recommended minimum age for Schachen is 6+.
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