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N by N chess games. Mathematician Missoum has a chess variant on an N by N board for many numbers N. By A Missoum.
N-Plus-K Queens Problem Page. By Doug Chatham.
N-Relay Chess. Uncapturable Knights give other pieces the ability to move as Knights. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Pierre Tourigny. Inventor: Mannis Charosh.
N-Relay Chess. Uncapturable Knights give other pieces the ability to move as Knights. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Alessandro Castelli. Inventor: Mannis Charosh.
Nach Schach. (8x7, Cells: 56) By Jianying Ji.
Nachtmahr. Game with seven different kinds of Nightriders. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Jörg Knappen.
Nachtmahr. "Study game" with several different types of nightriders. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Jeremy Gabriel Good. Inventor: Jörg Knappen.
Nahbi Chess. Preset for Nahbi Chess. (10x10, Cells: 100) By Uri Bruck.
Nahbi Chess . Variant on 10 by 10 board with equator, Nahbi's and Archers. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: David Howe and Uri Bruck. Inventor: Uri Bruck.
Nahbi Chess. Variant on 10 by 10 board with equator, Nahbi's and Archers. (10x10, Cells: 100) By Uri Bruck.
Naiad Chess.. Introducing the Naiad, which moves like a queen but cannot capture. Instead it can kidnap pieces by magnetism (zrf available). (10x8, Cells: 68) By M Winther.
Nana-Shogi. Shogi variant on a tiny board. (3x3, Cells: 9) By Georg Dunkel.
Napoleonic Chess. Large chess variant with the `spirit of the Armies of the Napoleonic period'. (14x14, Cells: 196) By Tom Hartley.
Nardeshir - Chess on multiple boards . (Link.). (8x8x3, Cells: 192) Inventor: Yeshiah Zalman.
Narikin Shogi. Shogi with promoted gold generals. (9x9, Cells: 81) By (zzo38) A. Black.
Narnia Chess. Chess played on both the outside and inside of a soccer ball. (Cells: 52) By David Cannon.
The Narrow . The website of Shamus Shafer, who makes custom chess boards and chess tables at reasonable prices.
Narrow Chess. Variant on 2 by 20 board. (2x20, Cells: 40) By Peter Aronson.
Narrow Chess . Variant on 2 by 20 board. (2x20, Cells: 40) Author: Marek14 . Inventor: Peter Aronson.
Narrowness. Board filled with pawns and two kings per player. By Sergey Sirotkin.
National Standard Chinese Pieces for Chinese Chess and Variants. Icons for pieces of Xiangqi and variants using the official Red China standard font. Author: Fergus Duniho.
Navia Dratp. An upcoming commercial chess variant with collectible, tradable pieces. (7x7, Cells: 49) Author: Matt Arnold. Inventor: Bandai.
Navia Dratp Photos. Actual photos of this soon-to-be released game! (7x7, Cells: 49) Author: Matt Arnold. Inventor: Bandai.
Naydorian Chess. an hexagonal variant from the fictional realm of Shadowgard. (15x8, Cells: 127) By Graeme C Neatham.
Near Chess. This is a variant of Skirmish Chess designed to be friendlier to newbies. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Rich Hutnik.
Near Chess Preset. This is the preset for Near Chess. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Rich Hutnik.
Near vs Normal Chess. This version pits pieces of Near Chess vs those of normal chess (FIDE). (8x8, Cells: 64) By Rich Hutnik.
Nearly Colorboundmost Chess . Game where all pieces except the Pawns are entirely colorbound, and interactions between colors are weak. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Peter Aronson. Inventor: Ralph Betza.
Nearlydouble Chess. A 2d variant with the whole of two identical sets minus the second King. (11x11, Cells: 121) By Charles Gilman.
Nearlydouble Hex Chess. Applying the Nearlydouble principle to Wellisch and McCooey Chess. (15x15, Cells: 169) By Charles Gilman.
Nearlydouble Wildebeest. A variant with the whole of two identical Wildebeest sets minus the second King. (15x14, Cells: 210) By Charles Gilman.
Nearlytriple Raumschach. The logical extension of the Nearlydouble principle to Raumschach. (7x7x7, Cells: 343) By Charles Gilman.
Neighbors. Try to capture the most pieces on a 42-square board completely filled with neutral pieces. (7x6, Cells: 42) By Rob Nierse.
Neighbors . Try to capture the most pieces on a 42-square board completely filled with neutral pieces. (7x6, Cells: 42) Author: Peter Aronson. Inventor: Rob Nierse.
Nemoroth Notation. A notation and diagram scheme to be used when playing The Game of Nemoroth by mail or e-mail. By John Lawson.
Nemoroth, The Game of. For the sake of your sanity, do not read this variant! (8x8, Cells: 64) By Ralph Betza.
Nemoroth. A Visit to. Ralph visits Nemoroth in a dream, and reports a game by its greatest champion. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Ralph Betza.
Neo Chess. Four player chess on 8 by 10 board from 1925. (10x8, Cells: 80) Author: Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: J. L. Naylor.
NeoChess. For four players on an 8x10 board. Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: J. L. Naylor.
Neoorthodox Chess. Introducing the Neoorthodox board, the Divaricator piece, and extended castling (with zrf). (10x8, Cells: 66) By M Winther.
NeoSchaak. Load your own units, onto the first two ranks, as you like during the game. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander.
Nested Chess. A variant hiding another on its diagonals. (15x15, Cells: 141) By Charles Gilman.
Nested Shogi. A variant hiding Shogi on its diagonals. (17x17, Cells: 177) By Charles Gilman.
Nested Xiang Qi. A variant hiding Xiang Qi on its diagonals. (18x18, Cells: 196) By Charles Gilman.
Net Chess. Variant of InterGrid Chess. Move between intersections. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Tony Quintanilla.
Net Chess. Variant of InterGrid Chess. Move between intersections. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Tony Quintanilla.
Net Chess . Variant of InterGrid Chess. Move between intersections. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Tony Quintanilla.
NetBlitz Chess Program. Plays bughouse. Author: Sébastien Lachance and Yannick Létourneau.
Neto, Joao Pedro. Interview with Joao Pedro Neto. Author: João Pedro Neto and Hans L. Bodlaender.
Neto, Joao Pedro . Website of Joao Pedro Neto. Author: João Pedro Neto.
Neue Chess. Author: David Moeser.
Neutral King Chess. V.R. Parton's game where two armies share a King both must try to mate. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Peter Aronson. Inventor: Vernon Rylands Parton.
Neutral King Chess . V.R. Parton's game where two armies share a King both must try to mate. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Peter Aronson. Inventor: Vernon Rylands Parton.
Neutral King Chess. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Vernon Rylands Parton.
Neutral King Chess. V.R. Parton's game where two armies share a King both must try to mate. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Antoine Fourrière. Inventor: Vernon Rylands Parton.
Neutral Subject Chess. Most pieces start neutral, and players compete to recruit them. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Charles Gilman.
Neutral Zone. StarTrek 3D Chess Variant. (x7, Cells: 64) By Larry L. Smith.
Neutron 45. Variant of the game Neutron on a 45-squared board. (7x7, Cells: 45) By Joost Aan de Brugh.
Neutron 45 ZRF . Variant of the game Neutron on a 45-squared board. (7x7, Cells: 45) By Joost Aan de Brugh.
New 3D Leapers. Leapers restricted to the diagonal and triagonal patterns of the 3D field. Author: Larry L. Smith.
New Age Chess. CDA variant substitutes Pushme-Pullyu as queen, and army with crabrooks, charging knights and waffles. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Jeremy Gabriel Good. Inventor: Andy Maxson.
new age chess. a game played with the same board and set but with different rules. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Andy Maxson.
New Chancellor Chess Variants. On 8 by 10 board with two `chancellors'. (10x8, Cells: 80) By David Paulowich.
New Chess. Drop-chess with pawn relocation. Standard pieces and rules. Ideal for avoiding opening theory. (8x8, Cells: 64) By M Winther.
New Football . A crossover of a strategy board game with football. (16x24)
New Recognized Variant Poll for Spring 2006. Vote for our next new recognized variant before the end of Spring. Author: Fergus Duniho.
New Renniassance Chess. Faster Game with new pieces... (11x10, Cells: 110) Author: Jeremy Gabriel Good. Inventor: Eric Greenwood.
New Rules for Classic Games. A review. Author: Hans L. Bodlaender.
New Rules for Classic Games. Author: R. Wayne Schmittberger.
New Rules for Classic Games. Author: R. Wayne Schmittberger.
New sets of Exchess (Superchess). Announcement of sets of chess variant pieces. Author: Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: Henk van Haeringen.
New Types of Progressive Chess. Several new progressive chess variants. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Ralph Betza.
New York Twins Chess I. Large board with two kings. Checkmate either one. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: Ed Friedlander.
New York Twins Chess II. Large board with two kings. Capture one, then checkmate the other. Author: Ed Friedlander.
New, Used, Rare and Collectible Books and Games .
New-Chess. Variant on 10 by 10 board with combination pieces. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: John Ayer and Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: Stephen G. Sava.
News on Superchess. A championship in combination with Corus chess, and a third set of pieces. Author: Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: Henk van Haeringen.
News: D. B. Pritchard asks for information. Author: David B. Pritchard.
Newton, Timothy. An interview with the winner of the 84 Spaces Contest! Author: Timothy R. Newton.
Nichtschach. A 3d version of Notchess. (6x6x6, Cells: 216) By Charles Gilman.
Nietzsche Chess. That which does not capture a piece, makes it stronger. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Charles Gilman.
Nightrider. Can make one knightjump, or more knightjumps in the same direction.
Nightrider Armies. Nightriders replace rooks and nightrider compounds replace rook compounds in four variants. By Jeremy Gabriel Good.
Nightrider used in a chess problem. Author: Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: T. R. Dawson.
Nilakantha's Intellectual Game. 17th or 18th century Indian chess variation. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Tony Quintanilla and John Ayer. Inventor: _unknown.
Nilakantha's Intellectual Game. 17th or 18th century Indian chess variation. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: John Ayer. Inventor: _unknown.
Nimrod Chess. All the same moves as FIDE Chess, but not NECESSARILY on the same pieces. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Charles Gilman.
Nine Riders Chess. Each piece is a rider. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Philip M. Cohen.
Nine Square Chess . With additional `Joker' piece on nine by nine board. (9x9, Cells: 81) Author: Marek14 . Inventor: John Mantle Green.
Nine square Chess. With additional `Joker' piece on nine by nine board. (9x9, Cells: 81) Author: Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: John Mantle Green.
Nine-Queen Chess. Queens are placed instead of Pawns. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Paul DeWitte. Inventor: Eric Beck.
Nine-Queen Chess. Queens are placed instead of Pawns. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Tony Quintanilla. Inventor: Eric Beck.
Ninepiece Nichtschach. Combining 4 Linepiece Fusion with Nichtschach. (6x6x6, Cells: 216) By Charles Gilman.
Ninety-one and a Half Trillion Falcon Chess Variants. Author: George William Duke.
Ninjutsu (Claustrophobia 2). The fierce double capture leaping pieces: the Ninja Warriors and the Ninja Guards can promote to Insane Ninja Knights! (8x5, Cells: 46) By Charles Daniel.
Ninjutsu (Claustrophobia 2). Win by invading palace or checkmate; new leaping pieces promote to gain more power. (5x8, Cells: 46) By Charles Daniel.
Ninny Chess. Classic board game. Author: Ed Friedlander.
Ninny chess . Produced and sold in the early 70's by Parker Brothers. Arrows on squares determine direction pieces can move. Author: Fergus Duniho.
Ninth Century Indian Chess. Differs from Shatranj in the setup and the Elephant's move. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Tony Quintanilla and John Ayer.
Ninth Century Indian Chess . Part of a document describing various Historical Chess Variants. Author: Nader Daou.
Ninth Century Indian Chess. Differs from Shatranj in the setup and the Elephant's move. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: John Ayer.
No Chess . Forbid one move to your opponent each turn. Author: Robert Price. Inventor: Zoltan Blazsik.
No Entry Chess. Bar the opponent's access to one square after each of your moves. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: David B. Pritchard.
No Limit Bet Chess. A gambling multi-move chess variant played with dice that allows players to place bets on each move. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Charles Daniel.
No-Chess. Forbid one move to your opponent each turn. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Zoltan Blazsik and Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: Zoltan Blazsik.
No-Retreating Chess. A varient where you can't retreat until you get to the last rank. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Calvin Jack Pomerantz.
No-Yes! Chess. French commercial variant with an element of chance. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Luc Queyrel.
Noble Celts: Game Review. Circular chess variant. (Cells: 64) Author: Ben Good.
Nomic Chess. Combination of Peter Suber's Nomic with Ralph Betza's Chess For Any Number of Players. By David Howe.
Non-prise Chess. Queens, rooks, knights, and bishops cannot take each other. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Bruce Zimov.
Non-Prise Chess. Only kings and pawns can capture queens, rooks, bishops, or knights. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Bruce Zimov.
Non-Random CardChess for Four. Cardchess with predetermined locations for card pieces. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Jeff Widderrich.
Non-Random CardChess for Teams. Cardchess with predetermined locations for card pieces. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Jeff Widderrich.
Non-Random CardChess for Three. Cardchess with predetermined locations for card pieces. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Jeff Widderrich.
Non-Random CardChess for Two. Cardchess with predetermined locations for card pieces. (10x10, Cells: 100) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Jeff Widderrich.
Non-stop Equihopper. Jumps across a piece in any direction with the same distance before and after the hurdle.
Norwegian Chess. Q/N and B/R transform after each move. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander.
NOST. kNights Of the Square Table.
Not a chess variant. Rules of a chess variant on a board with 41 squares. (7x7, Cells: 41) By Alexandre Muñiz.
Not a Dodgson System Chess. Four player variant, using Alice chess movement. Win by taking most of the eliminated players pieces. (7x6x2, Cells: 84) By Hans L. Bodlaender.
Not Chess. Mixes elements of Chinese and FIDE Chess. (10x10, Cells: 100) By Jim Reynolds.
Not-Particularly-New Chess. A fairly restrainted variant on a 9x8 board, with Cardinals, Unicorns and Jesters. (9x8, Cells: 72) By Peter Aronson.
Not-particularly-new Chess . A fairly restrainted variant on a 9x8 board, with Cardinals, Unicorns and Jesters. (9x8, Cells: 72) By Peter Aronson.
Notchess. A family of games with Chess and Chess-Variant pieces but no King. () By Charles Gilman.
Novo Chess. War game chess variant from the Netherlands, 1937. (12x8, Cells: 96) Author: Hans L. Bodlaender. Inventor: L. J. Weijden.
Nuclear Chess. Play Nuclear Chess on the Play-By-Mail System! (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Jason Shields and Tony Quintanilla. Inventor: Jason Shields.
Nuclear Chess . Program that plays Nuclear Chess on Linux or Mac OS X. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Harald Bartel. Inventor: Jason Shields.
Nuclear Chess. When pieces take, the square becomes impassable and all surrounding pieces disappear. (8x8, Cells: 64) By Jason Shields.
Nuclear Chess Play-By-Mail game. Examine this game! (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Jason Shields and Tony Quintanilla. Inventor: Jason Shields.
Nuclear Pawns Chess. Every time you move a pawn, there is a 1/10 chance of it exploding and destroying itself and all adjacent pieces. Author: Seth McGinnis. Inventor: Erik Wilson.
Nuisance Chess. Co-chess variants in which empty cosquares are occupied by nuisances which may be captured by either side. Author: Ed Friedlander.
Null Chess. Squares on which captures have taken place can no longer be visited. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Philip M. Cohen.
Numericron Chess. Score points by attacking enemy units. (8x8, Cells: 64) Author: Ed Friedlander. Inventor: Bruce Trove.
Nuthouse. (8x8x2, Cells: 128) By Yu Ren Dong.
Nuthouse . (8x8x2, Cells: 128) By Yu Ren Dong.
The Nutty Knights. A team for Chess with Different Armies based around the moves of the Knight. By Ralph Betza.

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