Frequently Asked Questions

Can 3 Player Chess be played with a conventional chess set?
Yes, very easily. Here are some images of it being played on conventional sets.The rules explain how to score the game when playing with a conventional set.

The first move is always taken by White. A flip of the coin determines whether it is taken by a higher piece or a pawn.

Has 3 Player Chess be played by any serious chess players? If so what have been their comments?
Yes. Most of these are documented in the Pawns Unite blog.
The new game has been praised for for the way in which it retains its drama. The most common complain from serious chess players is about the uncontrollability of the board through the introduction of the random element (the coin flip).

How can I play the multiplayer game online with other players?
By logging into the game while other players are logged in. At the moment you have to arrange your own online meetings with other players. However the next phase of the project will involve a series of online tournaments. Please email me if you would like to participate

Is this an open source project?
Yes. The files and source code for the new game are available on request for use by any chess players, programmers and artists interested in evolving the game further. To receive the files and source code please email me with some information about yourself and about any ideas you have for extending the game and I will send you the files.

What is the future of this game?
After the successful launch of the new online game plans are afoot for 2004 to infiltrate the international chess playing community on and offline with the rules of the new game. The idea is to spread new peace-promoting, non-heirarchical models of organisation and conflict resolution like a virus. I intend to change the way clever-chess-players' synapses fire. All activity to this end will be logged in the blog. There are already plans afoot.

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