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figcaption Deterministic initial position.
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Shinobi Chess is a chess variant designed in 2021 by Couch Tomato.
The chess army (the "Kingdom", black) has invaded the land of the Sakura
- Clan ("pink"). While initially unprepared and having very few pieces
+ Clan ("pink"). While initially unprepared and having few pieces
available, the Clan is very resourceful and can instantly recruit and
summon allies to defend at a minute's notice!
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- The Clan starts with almost all of its pieces in hand, and can drop them
+ The Clan starts with many of its pieces in hand, and can drop them
on its side of the board (first 4 ranks) in lieu of moving a piece.
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h3 New pieces
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- There are five new units unique to the Clan: Ninja, Samurai, Lances,
+ There are five new units unique to the Clan: Ninja, Dragon, Lance,
(Wooden) Horses, and Monks. Captains are a new piece available to both
sides, but only the Clan starts with one on the board.
- Ninja, Samurai, and Captains do not promote (see below).
+ Ninja, Dragon, and Captains do not promote (see below).
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The Clan's king is called a Kage (K) and has a different symbol, but the
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li Captain (C) – Moves like a King. Pawns promote to a Captain.
li Ninja (J) = Knight + Bishop.
- li Samurai (S) = Knight + Rook.
li Monk (M) – One-step bishop.
+ li Dragon (D) = Rook + Monk.
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Horse (H) – Moves only forward two squares,
and then one square to the side.
h3 Promotion
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- Pawns promote into Captains when reaching the 6th rank.
- All minor Clan pieces also promote upon reaching the 6th rank (or beyond):
+ Pawns promote into Captains when reaching the 7th rank.
+ All minor Clan pieces also promote upon reaching the two last ranks:
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li Monk into Bishop.
li Horse into Knight.