Chess 2: The Sequel [OFFICIAL 2027]

In —a variant created by David Sirlin—players choose from six distinct armies, each with unique pieces and special rules designed to reduce draws and eliminate rote memorization.

: This army has no Queen but features two Kings. They move more aggressively than a standard King, but losing either results in an immediate loss.

: A "pseudo-universal leaper" that can move to any unoccupied square on the board or capture any enemy piece, except those on the opponent's first rank. Chess 2: The Sequel

: Once per game, the Chronomancer can place a "Time Anchor" on its current square. At the start of any future turn, the player may "rewind" the Chronomancer back to that square, provided it is currently unoccupied.

To "create" a piece that fits this game's design philosophy (which includes asymmetrical armies and high-powered abilities), here is a proposal for a new piece for a hypothetical . The Chronomancer In —a variant created by David Sirlin—players choose

: Moves like a Queen but can only be captured by the opposing King. It cannot capture pieces itself; its sole purpose is to hunt the King.

: Any enemy piece located in the squares directly adjacent to the Chronomancer cannot use special abilities (e.g., an Empowered piece cannot gain its neighbor's power). Army Role : Replaces the Queen in the Arcane Army. Existing Iconic Pieces in Chess 2 : A "pseudo-universal leaper" that can move to

The Chronomancer is a high-utility piece designed to manipulate the board's "timeline," making it difficult for opponents to calculate deep lines.