description Dice Chess Overview
Dice Chess is a family of chess variants in which dice limit the choice of move. In one documented form, the roll identifies the type of piece that must move, with the six faces assigned to pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, and king; some versions use two dice or different fallback rules. The game retains chess pieces and movement while adding probability and forced-piece decisions to strategic play. [Encyclopaedia Iranica](https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/chess-a-board-game/?generate_pdf=1) [Dice chess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dice_chess)
help Dice Chess FAQ
What is Dice Chess?
Dice Chess is a family of chess variants in which dice restrict which move can be played. It is not one single universal rule set, so the exact dice and movement rules depend on the documented version.
How does the six-face version of Dice Chess work?
In one documented form, each die face corresponds to a piece type: pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, or king. The roll identifies the type of piece that must move, subject to the position and legal moves.
Can Dice Chess use two dice?
Yes. Some versions use two dice or assign the dice results in different ways. Because Dice Chess is a family of variants, players should agree on the rule set before starting.
Does Dice Chess remove all strategy from chess?
No. The dice add chance by limiting the available piece type, but players still need to find legal and useful moves. The balance between planning and luck depends on the particular version.
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