How about a game on a 16 X 16 board where the 2 players start in the middle 8 X 8 with a regular set up of pieces?
I have played on a 16x16, with many additional pieces ... I found it overwhelming. But, then again, even the 8x8 version is overwhelming to me.
How about a game on a 16 X 16 board where the 2 players start in the middle 8 X 8 with a regular set up of pieces?