Four way Chess

 Let me explain how four-way chess is played.

Four-way chess is played on a special cross-shaped board with four color-coded quadrants, each player having their own army of standard chess pieces. Here are the key elements:

1. Board Layout:

- Cross-shaped board with 8x8 squares extending from a central 8x8 area

- Each player controls their quadrant with pieces starting in their color section

- Total board size is 14x14 squares

2. Starting Setup (per player):

- Standard chess pieces arranged similarly to regular chess

- Back row: Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, King, Bishop, Knight, Rook

- Front row: 8 Pawns

3. Basic Rules:

- Players move clockwise

- All pieces move according to standard chess rules

- A player is eliminated when their king is checkmated

- The game continues until only one player remains

4. Special Considerations:

- Alliances are usually allowed but can be broken

- Pawns can promote on the far end of any opponent's territory

- Players can attack multiple opponents simultaneously

- Pieces can move through the central area to reach other .