Following are the rules of bongcloud :

1. Player who mates his/her opponent lose the game!

2. To win a game, either of the players must bring the king to the back-rank! For white pieces, it is rank 8 and for black, rank 1!

3. Bongcloud opening must be used! (to see a list of openings, click here http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/bongcloud-opening-book )

4. Games must be unrated!

5. Each player will play 2 games against the same opponent! In case of a tie, players must switch colors until a tie is broken!

6. Use of bongcloud chess programs is not allowed!

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