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Four-player chess is a popular, high-strategy variant played on an expanded
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board with four sets of colored pieces (red, blue, yellow, green). Played in Free-for-All (last player standing/points) or Team modes (opposite pairs), it follows standard rules but requires navigating complex, multi-directional threats in clockwise, turn-based action.
Setup: Each player starts with standard pieces (16) on one side of the cross-shaped board.
Turn Order: Typically red, blue, yellow, green.
Movement & Captures: Pieces move identically to standard chess, but players must defend against three opponents, making long-range pieces (Queen, Rook, Bishop) highly powerful.
Pawns & Promotion: Pawns move forward towards the opposite side, typically promoting upon reaching the 11th rank or the furthest opposing row.
Checkmate (Free-for-All): Usually, a checkmated player's pieces are removed or frozen, and the last player standing wins.
Teams: Partners (opposite sides) work together to trap opponents, and cannot capture each other's pieces.
Key Changes: En passant is usually not allowed. The game is known for being chaotic, requiring fast, tactical, and often political play.

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