5x5 Minichess set
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5x5 Minichess set. Chess variant with a small board and fewer pieces. Magnetic travel set.
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- Printables
- Category
- Board Games
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This requires a multi-material printer. Please refer to the included gcode and project files for a reference for how to print the checkerboard pattern.
Minichess is a Chess variant invented by Martin Gardner in 1969. It uses a small 5x5 board, with a reduced number of pieces. There are several different starting positions that can be used.
If you would like to purchase a copy, I sell sets at:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1370437234/5x5-minichess-set-chess-variant-with-a
The rules of chess apply, with the following differences:
Pawns have no double-move option.
There is no castling.
The pieces for this set can be found at:
https://www.printables.com/model/329127-travel-chess-pieces-with-6mm-magnets
The pieces and board are intended to be magnetized with 6x3mm magnets. There is a storage tray with a magnetic latch.
This is scaled down from FIDE standard size. The three different sizes of the board are:
50% scale: 5.7" x 5.7" x 1.2", using 6x3mm magnets
33% scale: 3.8" x 3.8" x 0.8", using 4x2mm magnets
25% scale: 2.9" x 2.9" x 0.6", using 3x2mm magnets
You can find a set of rules and an online version here:
https://greenchess.net/rules.php?v=5x5-chess