Mini Chess 6x6

6x6 MiniChess offers an expanded compact chess experience, providing slightly more room to maneuver than the 5x5 variant while still delivering faster gameplay than traditional chess. The 6x6 board brings additional strategic depth with its balanced dimensions.

This version includes all the standard chess pieces and follows simplified chess rules, making it accessible for beginners while still engaging for experienced players. With two extra pawns and more space to develop strategies, 6x6 MiniChess offers a richer tactical experience than smaller variants.

The perfectly symmetrical 6x6 board creates unique strategic opportunities, allowing for more complex piece coordination and longer-term planning. This balanced layout makes it an excellent training ground for developing both tactical and positional skills.

Challenge our intelligent AI opponent and test your skills on this perfectly balanced board size! The AI has been specifically tuned for the 6x6 format, offering a challenging yet fair competition that adapts to your playing style.

Board Layout

The game is played on a 6×6 board (6 rows, 6 columns) with the following initial setup:

• White pieces start at the bottom (rows 4-5)
• Black pieces start at the top (rows 0-1)
• Each side has: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Bishop, 1 Knight, 1 Rook, and 5 Pawns
• The middle rows (rows 2-3) start empty

Piece Movement

• Pawns: Move forward one square (white moves up, black moves down) and capture diagonally
• Rooks: Move horizontally or vertically any number of squares
• Knights: Move in L-shape (2 squares in one direction, 1 square perpendicular)
• Bishops: Move diagonally any number of squares
• Queen: Moves in any direction (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
• King: Moves one square in any direction

Special Rules

• No castling
• No en passant captures
• Pawns can promote when reaching the opposite end of the board
• Game ends after 30 moves if no checkmate occurs

Winning Conditions

• Checkmate: Capture the opponent's king
• Material advantage after 30 moves
• Stalemate: Draw if the player cannot make a legal move

Strategy Tips

• Control the center squares for better piece mobility
• Protect your king while developing pieces
• Use pawns to create space for your pieces
• Look for tactical opportunities due to the compact board
• Consider piece coordination for effective attacks
• Take advantage of the symmetrical board layout
• Plan your moves carefully as space is limited
• Use the extra pawn to create more complex pawn structures