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Satranj is a ancient form of chess. There are hundreds of variants around the world. Infact Chess is an variant later developed in the european regions of our world.
This instructable is similar to satranj in its size (6X5 board) but played with chess movements, except for calling King check (you can if you want but loses alertness so... your call). This makes it easier to play with other chess players. Because of its size, you will notice that the very first move is crucial and placements later are very dependant on it. Playing it with total of 32 moves makes it intense for an attacker because he/she has to win within 32 moves otherwise a draw is called. So, if your opponent is not at your standing, you have quicker motive for conquest.
If you do not want to make board and pieces similar to this instructable, just sketch out a 6x5 board and play it with your chess pieces.
The GREEN twist.
A really fun past time than turning on a energy hog. Since its small it can be played fast with fun compared to chess which is a human energy hog. Teach your young ones so they have something to do thats not energy Dependant. Besides you need two players so thats double the energy saved. After a few games u know they'll want some air. I know i do. Which keeps all active physically and mentally. All without spending a single joule. So, lets get started.
This instructable is similar to satranj in its size (6X5 board) but played with chess movements, except for calling King check (you can if you want but loses alertness so... your call). This makes it easier to play with other chess players. Because of its size, you will notice that the very first move is crucial and placements later are very dependant on it. Playing it with total of 32 moves makes it intense for an attacker because he/she has to win within 32 moves otherwise a draw is called. So, if your opponent is not at your standing, you have quicker motive for conquest.
If you do not want to make board and pieces similar to this instructable, just sketch out a 6x5 board and play it with your chess pieces.
The GREEN twist.
A really fun past time than turning on a energy hog. Since its small it can be played fast with fun compared to chess which is a human energy hog. Teach your young ones so they have something to do thats not energy Dependant. Besides you need two players so thats double the energy saved. After a few games u know they'll want some air. I know i do. Which keeps all active physically and mentally. All without spending a single joule. So, lets get started.
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Signing UpStep 1Making chess pieces
Thin wood strip @ 1 inch width was scored every inch. Since i need need twenty pieces. I scored about 25 just to have few extra.
then cut with saw to make 1x1 squares.
then cut with saw to make 1x1 squares.
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I know, I'm 11 months late. But I couldn't resist helping. Not necro-ing or anything....
according to http://www.chessvariants.com/historic.dir/shatranj.html it's still played on an 8x8 board...
Given the above information... could you give us the rules to YOUR varient?
it certinally looks like it could be fast, and fun. Board looks awesome!