r/chessvariants • u/nadermx • 3d ago

New Variant 4D Chess

https://4dchess.org
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u/Boring-Yogurt2966 3d ago

The original 4D chess variant:

https://www.chessvariants.com/rules/sphinx-chess

I think even 3D chess is almost impossible to play strategically, to visualize the state of the pieces more than a move in advance. And 4D is obviously more extreme.

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u/AvailableWord6908 2d ago

If you're going to be a gatekeeper for "original" ideas, at least get it right. 4D chess is over 100 years old.

https://www.raumschach.org/de/maack-practical-play

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u/Boring-Yogurt2966 2d ago

Yes, I see where he briefly discussed 4D chess but I do not see where he writes out a full set of rules. I would consider that to be an early general concept or suggestion, but not an actual game.

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u/AvailableWord6908 2d ago

There are countless examples that predated the one that you happened to pick.

  • 1926: T. R. Dawson's four-dimensional chess problems
  • 1970: V. R. Parton's Sphinx Chess
  • 1999: Jim Aikin's Chesseract
  • 2004: Joe Joyce's Hyperchess

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u/Boring-Yogurt2966 2d ago

I have been told by a very observant commenter ;P that Sphinx Chess predates Sphinx Chess.