Definition & Bedeutung von "atomic chess"

What is "atomic chess"?

Atomic chess is a chess variant where the rules of capturing pieces are altered. When a piece is captured, it causes an "explosion" that destroys not only the captured piece but also all nearby pieces, including those of the capturing player. The explosion affects all pieces in the eight surrounding squares. The goal of atomic chess remains to checkmate the opponent’s king, but players must be cautious about their captures, as they can destroy valuable pieces, including their own, during an explosion. This variant adds a layer of strategy, as players need to carefully plan their moves to avoid unintentional damage while aiming for a checkmate.