Chess minigames are fun, short games with fewer pieces and simple rules. They are great for learning and improving your skills without playing a full game. Most minigames don’t even include kings, so the way to win is very different from normal chess.

The pieces move just like in regular chess, but many special rules like promotion, en passant, and stalemate are not used.

In regular chess, you win by checkmate. But in minigames, you might win by reaching the other side of the board or by capturing all your opponent’s pieces.

We’ve built a special engine to play these games on the Little Chess Champs site. Try them out and feel free to share your own ideas – we might add your minigame too! Don’t forget to try playing from both sides.