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McCooey's Hexagonal Chess

Name: McCooey's Hexagonal Chess
Description: McCooey's Hexagonal Chess, invented by Dave McCooey in 1978, features a 91-hex board with distinct pawn starting locations and modified movement rules compared to Glinski's version.

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McCooey's Hexagonal Chess, invented by Dave McCooey in 1978, features a 91-hex board with distinct pawn starting locations and modified movement rules compared to Glinski's version.

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Who invented McCooey's Hexagonal Chess?

Dave McCooey invented the variant in 1978. It uses a 91-hex board and rules that differ from both standard chess and Glinski's hexagonal chess.

How large is the McCooey's Hexagonal Chess board?

The board contains 91 hexagonal spaces. Its geometry changes how pieces move and how players plan lines of attack.

How are pawns different in McCooey's Hexagonal Chess?

The variant gives pawns distinct starting locations and modified movement rules. These changes make pawn structure behave differently from ordinary eight-by-eight chess.

Is McCooey's Hexagonal Chess the same as Glinski's version?

No. Both use hexagonal boards, but McCooey's version has its own 91-hex layout, pawn starts, and movement rules. The two variants should not be treated as interchangeable.

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