A symmetric chess game that employs a 9 x 9 board and 36 chess pieces. Each player has 1 king, 2 ministers (queens), 2 bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks and 9 pawns. The two ministers flank the king, eliminating its conventional chess bishop-side weakness. This creates a larger, dynamic, fascinating and more open game. Due to the larger 81-squares board, 17 squares more than the conventional chess 64-squares board, the range of attack of the pieces is increased, and more elaborate maneuvers can be executed where an army can even encircle the other.

The Third Edition includes:

• Rigid Folding Board (19.5" x 19.5")
• 9 x 9 Ministers chess pattern on one side
• 8 x 8 Conventional chess pattern on the other
• Also includes an additional vinyl Roll-Up 9 x 9 Ministers Chess board
• A cloth bag 12" x 7" to carry your pieces
• Tournament Sized Chess Pieces (King 3.75", Pawn 2")
• Manufactured in Canada by Corinthian Games

Shipping Note: A physical address within the 48 contiguous states is required for delivery, shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO and PO Boxes is not available for this item

Warranty: 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty