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Can you make an accepted variant in only one minute? It usually takes hours of time and dedication to make a good variant, and most of them ended up getting declined. For example, Qiang-Xiangqi, Threaded Turns and Raji's End have taken hours to create, and all of them have been declined (the last one even being autodeclined!). But what if I told you that according to @imchesspro0930, the variant Solarion by @imchesspro0930 was only made in one minute, and it got accepted? Me and @imchesspro0930 would like to introduce you our new challenge: Minute Maid! I'm not talking about the popular fruit drink company, I am talking about variants that are made in only one minute.  Here are the requirements: The variant can only be created in one minute. You can't make anymore revisions after your one minute is up! It has to be playable and creative. Variants like spam, 'upgraded chess' etc are not included. NEW RULE (01/02/2025): THE VARIANT POST MUST HAVE THE LYRICS TO ANY APPROPIATE SONG IN THE DESCRIPTION!!! And that's it! To join the series, just create a variant that follows the requirements, and submit it! You guys can use this forum to ask questions about the series and discuss ideas for possible new variants too! Variants in this series (UPDATED 17/02/2025):   Variant Name Creator(s) Song Used Status #1 Solarion @imchesspro0930 Thick Of It - KSI Accepted (11/01/2025) #2 Pillagers Chess @chye3mc Apple - Charli XCX Under Review #3 Camel of the Hill @chye3mc Good Luck, Babe! - Chappell Roan Under Review #4 Tiny Atomici @chye3mc APT. - Rosé & Bruno Mars Under Review This is one of 3 major series, the others being Pocket Chess and Lobotomy.

https://www.chess.com/variants-test/custom/game/28575508/59/3 Definition of a PLG

White Kings are Custom Pieces:they move only forward rookways,and promote to a queen when it reaches the end rank. https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/1145141919

https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/76385391/32/3

Final Version: https://www.chess.com/variants-test/custom/game/28575507/3/4 Old Version: https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80140130/3/4

https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80503158 Gamerule:1|100wD

This is an example of how to meet the requirements for submission. GO BACK https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/76906979/21/1 This is probably the best variant I ever made. Hope it gets accepted!!!

Gamerules: 15sec+1, Crazyhouse,Capture Anything,Stalement Loss,99th,=FW. Games https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206122(main game) https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80205559 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80079603 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206333 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80205276 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80205189 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206657 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206704 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206799 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206876 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80205327 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80205189 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80206931 https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/80207282

In this game, you start of with one or more squares in the corner of the board, and you have to change colour to gain territory and conquer 50% of the map. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks! COMING AUGUST 22

Last Updated: 06/01/2025 ~93% accuracy as of 06/01/2025  This is a competition with @imchesspro0930 and many other players to see whose instincts are better! Feel free to make your own probability sheet and compete too! To prevent bias, my variants, variants that the requirements aren't met and troll/plagarised submissions are not added into the tally but will still be included on the list. Self declined variants do not contribute towards the tally unless the variant has a negative vote according to CGA data. If a user gets banned and their variants get declined as a result, they do not count. If a variant gets declined because an under-review variant that uses the same concept get accepted (eg: Heard in Swarm and Zombie Crickets), only the accepted one will count towards the total. Bugged submissions are removed from the list altogether. Pending Reply counts as accepted NO MATTER WHAT.  Dark green are submissions I am >80% sure will be accepted. Green are submissions I am 51 to 80% sure of acceptance. Yellow are submissions that the acceptance chance is about 26 to 50%. Orange are submissions that the acceptance chance is about 11 to 25%. Red are submissions that the acceptance chance is about 1 to 10%. Dark Red are submissions that the acceptance chance is <1%. Blue means No CGA data has been recorded yet. However, all variants are immediately given an 'original probability' based on my instincts.  This variant sheet is split up into 4 columns: Variant Name: Self-explanatory. Current Probability (based on CGA data): When CGA's play their testing games and cast their votes, that probability section will update. Reason: A reason why I gave the colour for 'Current Probability' and 'My Instincts' My Instincts: The prediction that I gave this variant as soon as I heard about it. Variant NameCGA Votes:ReasonMy Original Prediction (Based on my instincts)Qiang-XiangqiUnknownThis has a negative vote. Additionally, in my opinion, this is a slight improvement but this is not fun to play in my opinion, plus the walls are blocking the way.OrangeArkhangelskUnknownI actually like this variant and it's strategies, I don't see any issues with it. Maybe the alibaba-riders can be replaced with other attacking pieces? Overall, it is good. However, phantom rooks recently got accepted, which could possibly reduce the chance of being accepted too.YellowWell of FateUnknownThis is actually a good first variant! However, the spell imbalance is unique but weird but can be worked on, and the board is too big. 2 to 3 revisions of this will likely be accepted.RedSerendipityUnknownNo CGA data yet. However, this is awkward and looks unpleasant, but the issues are fixed. Additionally, I would recommend a smaller board.OrangeCavalry ChangeUnknownThis sucks, like Eminem.RedCovered WarUnknownNo CGA data yet. However, in my opinion, this variant feels weird, and there are so many unneccesary pieces and interlocked pieces, including the royals. Additionally, this is not fun to play at all.Dark RedDiminishing ReturnsUnknownNo CGA data yet. However, according to my instincts, this definitely is a great attempt to make a 4P crazyhouse variant but WHY ANY CAPTURE? This doesn't feel like it will be accepted but definitely a great (but not perfect) variant.YellowChakUnknownAn interesting take on Villagers Chess! However, the promotion is to a king + there are not enough attacking pieces to attack your opponent's pawn. Additionally, in my opinion, the board is too big and I also believe that White has a first move advantage.Dark RedLeapersUnknownNo CGA data. This is not too bad. Actually fun in my opinion, would +1 if I could unless I play more of this and find a major issue.YellowRicketsUnknownThe crickets don't change muchRedContrasting StrategiesUnknownUnfair Strategies almost got accepted and this is a slight improvement.OrangeMedusa's PawnsUnknownFew minor issues. If declined, the revision is definitely dark-green.YellowDelta's CampmateUnknownCGA Data. This is good, however, imo, there are 2 concerns: not enough attacking pieces + it might be a bit similar to Villagers Chess.YellowCataclysmUnknownCGA data. I don’t like because it feels really awkward. No N+ too?OrangeKnives WarUnknownCGA data. You can't make a variant by spamming ferzes and sergeants!RedThe CellarUnknownCGA data. However, this was yellow because I don’t like Fog.YellowLobotomy ExplorersUnknownN/AN/ADelicate GiantUnknownCataclysm is likely gonna get accepted so this is useless.OrangeLimited LifeUnknownNice concept but needs more work.OrangeStereo JunglenessUnknownCGA data. "Probability sheet owners beware" - @ChessMasterGSN/ADon't Get CaughtUnknownFirstly, The bots only move around randomly. Secondly, there's minimal player interaction since the focus is mainly on avoiding bots. Thirdly, It's possible to claim a win simply by checkmating the bot, which is extremely easy to do. Finally, YOU CAN DOUBLE STEP OVER THE PROMOTION SQUARE!Dark Red8000UnknownN/AN/A Current Statistics (based on 'my original prediction') ColourAcceptedDeclinedDark Green00Green00Yellow14Orange01Red04Dark Red05