Football Chess2. Moving the pieces
Pieces move just as they do in chess, but Football Chess adds the ability to push opponents out of the way. When a piece enters a square occupied by another, that piece is shoved one square in the same direction. If the next square is also filled, the push continues until an empty space or the sideline is reached.
Strong pieces like rooks and queens can drive a whole line backward, while nimble knights choose the exact L-shaped path of their leap. Planning your route lets you chain pushes together or avoid bumping into your own teammates.
Pushing basics
- You may push both friendly and opposing pieces.
- If a push would send a piece off the board, it simply stops on the edge.
- A pushed ball carrier keeps the ball unless tackled.
Running the ball
Moving the ball carrier step by step is safer than throwing, but it takes coordination. Use pawns to clear space and shield your runner from tackles. Remember that pushes can hand the ball off automatically if you collide with a teammate.
Tips
- Knights can hop over crowded lines and land behind defenders.
- Combine rook and queen moves to bulldoze open a running lane.
- Avoid pushing your receivers too far downfield before the pass.