How to play
Antichess
Lose all your pieces to win.
Introduction
The objective of Antichess, (also known as 'Losing Chess') is to give away all your pieces before your opponent is able to. Sounds easy? Well, capturing your opponent's pieces are mandatory whenever possible often leading to chain of captures.
Starting Position
This variant is played from the standard starting position of Standard Chess.
Moves of the Pieces
Standard Chess rules apply, other than a capture must take place whenever presented to you. If multiple captures are available, then you the player can choose which they prefer.
This King has no special value, and can even be captured in Antichess
The Bishop on F6 must capture the black King.
Pawn Promotion
In addition to a Queen, Rook, Knight or Bishop, you can also promote a Pawn to a King.
Castling
There is no Castling when playing Antichess.En Passant
En passant rules remains the same as Standard Chess.
Check and Checkmate
Check and Checkmate are not applicable to Antichess and the King has no special significance.
Stalemate
Although there is no Checkmate in Antichess, if you are Stalemated, you win.
Winning
Lose all your pieces or find yourself in Stalemate to win.
