💻BOTHS Play Guide

BOTHS is a chess game of strategy and skill played on an 8x8 grid. Each player begins with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. It is different from regular chess in that you cannot checkmate your king; you have to capture it like any other chess piece.

Rules Of The Game

1. The Chessboard:

   • The game is played on an 8x8 square board.

   • Each player starts with their pieces arranged on the two rows closest to them.

2. The Pieces:

   • King: Your most valuable piece. If it's captured, you lose.

   • Queen: A powerful piece that can move in any direction.

   • Rook: Moves horizontally or vertically.

   • Knight: Moves in an "L" shape. It's the only piece that can jump over others.

   • Bishop: Moves diagonally.

   • Pawn: Moves forward but captures diagonally. On its first move, a pawn can advance two squares.

3. Special Moves:

   • Castling: A move involving the king and a rook, designed to provide the king with safety.

   • En passant: A pawn capture that can occur under specific circumstances.

   • Pawn promotion: When a pawn reaches the opposite end of the board, it can be promoted to any other piece (except a king).

Remember, the beauty of BOTHS lies not only in winning but in the intellectual challenge and camaraderie it fosters. Enjoy the game! 🚀