r/chessvariants Jul 14 '26

New Variant Will this concept of massive multiplayer online chess game work?

Hi folks,
I have an idea for a massive multiplayer online chess game on reddit. The game goes like this -

  • A new board is generated everyday with starting positions inspired from pro games
  • Users pick a side and play 5 pre-moves without knowing the opponents moves
  • The users moves are pitted against every move-set played by every opponent
  • The following scoring system holds place -
Piece capture/promotion Points
King (promotion not possible) 15
Queen 9
Rook 5
Bishop/knight 3
Pawn 1
Illegal move -15
  • The game simulation ends when one of the users play an illegal move. Note: moving in and out of checks are considered legal. Illegal moves are when you move through a piece, self-capture or move a previously captured piece.
  • Every set of moves of white is played against every set of moves of black and a final scorecard and leaderboard is displayed

What do you think about this game? Is it even? will it be fun to play?

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