# 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. \
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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! 🚀


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