Goblin Chess
Goblin Chess is chess with a few twists that make it new. Start in
unfamiliar positions, lose pieces to earn Goblin Points,
spend them on cards that bend the rules, bluff your opponent, and
negotiate the laws of the match. The live game runs in a JavaScript
canvas — enable JavaScript to play, or read the full game in text below.
Tutorials and Rules
- Quickstart — setup, turn flow, Goblin Points, cards, and negotiation in a few minutes.
- Full Rules — the complete rulebook: chess foundation, setup, turn order, Goblin Points, cards, rule modifications, Laws of the Match, negotiation, and terminology.
- Cards and Strategy — card families, piece examples, and practical strategy notes.
- Moves and Terms Index — a searchable index of chess terms, fairy-piece vocabulary, and card language.
Start with the Quickstart →