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This is a very interesting idea, although a player would have to consult the rules frequently until they became proficient. But I do think this sort of idea has potential.
An observation: this game is not symmetric. It has neither mirror symmetry nor rotational symmetry. Consider this rule:
File D is file D for both players (mirror) - but the "lower file" is reversed (rotational). This may not be an issue, but I think it could lead to an advantage for one player or the other.
Also, there's this:
I do not understand what this statement refers to.
Finally, I assume when a king can move more than one space, (because of doubled pawns), it still cannot move through check?