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Everyone knows the best part of Chess is capturing your opponent's pieces. Solitaire Chess makes the best part the whole point. Players get 10 pieces, two each of the Knight, Rook, Pawn and Bishop, one each of the King and Queen, and 40 challenges. Set pieces on the board according to the challenge cards, and proceed to capture each one, but only by using the same moves allowed in traditional Chess. Players have to capture a piece with every move, so the game is fast-paced and always exciting. Ages 8 to Adult.
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You don't have to know the rules of chess to become a master of this addictive logic game! the rules are simple - first set up the chess pieces on the board according to one of the 60 challenge cards, then proceed to capture and eliminate all but one piece using only moves allowed in traditional chess. You must capture a piece with every move, so this game is fast-paced and always exciting.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I have purchased numerous ThinkFun games. Our favorites include all versions of Rush Hour, Sudoku, Clever Castle, Zingo, S'Match, and Chocolate Fix. I've tried a few others which we like, but those are my favorite. This is a new one to add to the favorite list! Having spent the summer learning how to play Chess, I am very excited that we can use the rules of the chess pieces to solve logic puzzles. It is really, really well done! The goal of each card is to have the chess pieces capture the other pieces until only one is left standing. The game is set up in a grid, so that you can look up the answers in the order at which you need to move the pieces. Ex. A2 moves to B4, etc. etc. The chess pieces are in a sliding drawer underneath the case which holds the challenge cards. Just beware, the cards are difficult to get out at first. It took some effort to slide them out.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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As a non-chess player, I was intrigued by this game's promise to challenge experienced chess players while also teaching novices the basic rules of the game. WOW! What a fantastic way to learn the rules of chess! Early challenges help new players get used to the various moves each chess token can make, and there's a handy reference provided just in case. By challenge 4 I felt comfortable remembering the chess moves and was on a roll! Each of the 60 puzzles challenges you to eliminate all but one piece, kind of like a peg solitaire game, and you need to plan moves carefully or you'll be stranded and need to reset. Great brain exercise in strategy and planning.
I would recommend this game to any game lover, whether a chess newbie or someone who has been playing for years - it is a blast, and the packaging design allows it to pack all together and travel easily, I'll take this on my next trip!
I would recommend this game to any game lover, whether a chess newbie or someone who has been playing for years - it is a blast, and the packaging design allows it to pack all together and travel easily, I'll take this on my next trip!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This is an incredible new game from ThinkFun! We all know and love Rush Hour and this is another great one! Even if you don't know how to play chess, this game is perfect! You actually learn how the chess pieces move while solving these puzzles! I gave this to my eight year old who didn't know how to play chess and he totally gets now how the pieces move. I figure he's now ready to learn how to play actual chess as learning the piece movements is half the battle in the beginning!
What an innovative new game that is really a logic puzzle but based in the game of chess! Great for experience chess masters and beginners alike! Have fun!
What an innovative new game that is really a logic puzzle but based in the game of chess! Great for experience chess masters and beginners alike! Have fun!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great mental and chess challenge!
We love this game! It is great to have a way to play some chess by yourself that does not involve electronics. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Spinmaster
Great for a beginner chess class
This is a fantastic tool for teaching new chess players the pieces and how they move. I would highly recommend this for any chess club or teacher for reinforcement of such... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Michele :D.
PR ThinkFun Solitaire Chess
Bought this so that I can learn how to play chess. Once I get a clue, I will have my grandson teach me more about the game. Worth the money.
Published 25 days ago by Patricia L. Robinson
Unique mix of Chess and Solitaire games
Have played this game online first - loved it! But it looks much better with real chess pieces. If you like chess - you'll like this game. Read more
Published 1 month ago
great game! Love it.
When my bf and I played No Stress Chess for hours, then he left for home in other state. I miss playing n learning chess so I got that Solitare Chess. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen A. Stille
Defective and no customer support
The puzzle cards that show the placement of the chess pieces are to big to slide into the game. Once you get the proper card on top of the deck and cram it into the base the fun of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Walt M
Great fun
I received this game today and am having great fun. The whole concept is fantastic. I am able to bring in my 15 year old son and get him to rise to the challenge. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Frogge
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Good Product to purchase for your kids. Can be used to kindle the brains and helps in skills and abilities.
Published 6 months ago by RR
Not a hit at my house
Can't seem to get my kids to like this game - none of there friends want it either. It's a dud for us.
Published 6 months ago by jmmmj
A fantastic new angle on the chess problem
This wonderful and innovative game takes the idea of the classic chess problem and completely reinvents it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Christopher Morgan
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