Keeps & Moats Chess is a 4-player variation on the classic. It uses the unique Keeps & Moats game board along with adjusted movement and capture rules to create an exciting new take on chess. It plays much more like a wargame than traditional 2-player chess ¡ª faster and more aggressive.
Keeps & Moats Chess Features:
3 Different Alliance Types x 3 Different King Capture Results = 9 different variations to play
Each of the four colors can be played by a human or a computer opponent (Note: In the free demo, Black and Red are always controlled by a randomly-assigned computer opponent.)
3 different computer opponent styles to pick from
Simple mouse-click interface for human players
Move History shown on the board
Game Saving/Loading (to facilitate longer games and play-by-email)
Detailed, graphical, HTML-based help files
NetPlay -- play against others over the Intenet or other TCP/IP Network