Definition & Bedeutung von "Gothic chess"

What is "Gothic chess"?

Gothic chess is a variant of chess that uses a standard chessboard but introduces new pieces and rules. In this version, each player has additional pieces called the princess and the empress. The princess combines the movement of both the queen and the knight, while the empress combines the movement of both the queen and the bishop. These added pieces make the game more complex and strategic, as they have a wider range of movements than the regular pieces. The goal of Gothic chess is the same as traditional chess: to checkmate the opponent's king. This variant provides a new challenge and depth to the game, making it popular among experienced players.