How to Play Combine Chess

Master the revolutionary chess variant that lets you combine pieces into powerful hybrids

Basic Rules

Combine Chess follows all standard chess rules with one revolutionary addition: you can combine compatible pieces into powerful hybrids!

  • All traditional chess moves and rules apply
  • Castling, en passant, and promotion work as normal
  • Win by checkmate, stalemate rules unchanged
  • New: Combine and decombine pieces for strategic advantage

Piece Combinations

Available Combinations:

  • Rook + Bishop = Super piece with both movement patterns
  • Rook + Knight = Powerful hybrid with L-moves and straight lines
  • Bishop + Knight = Diagonal and L-move combination
  • Queen + Knight = Ultimate hybrid piece

Combination Rules:

  • Pieces must be the same color
  • Pieces must be within reach of each other
  • Cannot combine while in check
  • Hybrid pieces can be split back into components

How to Combine Pieces

Method 1: Double-Tap

Double-tap any piece to instantly see its combination partners highlighted in purple.

Method 2: Combine Mode Button

Click the "Combine" button to enter global mode and see all possible combinations on the board.

Strategic Tips

Offensive Strategy

  • • Combine pieces to create powerful attacking units
  • • Queen+Knight hybrids are nearly unstoppable
  • • Use combinations to break through defenses
  • • Time combinations with other tactical moves

Defensive Strategy

  • • Split hybrids to defend multiple threats
  • • Use decombination to escape attacks
  • • Protect valuable pieces from combination
  • • Control key squares to limit opponent combinations

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