{"product_id":"chessplus-pieces-in-box-with-velvet-pouch-board","title":"Chessplus: Combine \u0026 Conquer","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit and merge half-pieces in this novel take on a classic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA faster, more fluid and more dynamic chess game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2 Players |  2-45 Mins  |  Ages 6+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerge pieces to combine their strengths creating powerful new forces, then split them when desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover fast new ways to attack, defend and promote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChessplus is played by two opponents on opposite sides of a board, which contains 64 squares of alternating colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach player starts the game with 18 pieces: 1 King, 3 Queen, 2 Rooks, 2 Bishops, 2 Knights and 8 Pawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring play each player has the ability to create and split new pieces called merged pieces. The goal of the game is to checkmate the other opponent's king. Checkmate occurs when a king is in a position to be captured (in check) and cannot escape from capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChessplus has all the strategy and beauty of traditional chess, with an additional measure of speed, excitement and more queens, making it perfect for traditional chess players and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e38 quality resin playing pieces includes 6 extra queens for fast promotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Specially Marked Quality Foldout Playing Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful and convenient Chessplus carry pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll base diameters are 1.0 inch \/2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight of King is 2.75 inch \/ 6.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight of Pawn is 1.75 inch \/ 4.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoard Size: 1.75 inch \/ 4.2 cm squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight of one full set is approx. 13.76 ounces \/ 390 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Board Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47566571012317,"sku":"797776911738","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5998\/9213\/files\/797776911738_5.png?v=1773313329","url":"https:\/\/cardmerchanttauranga.co.nz\/products\/chessplus-pieces-in-box-with-velvet-pouch-board","provider":"Card Merchant Tauranga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}