A new type of chessboard and its using method

Abstract

This invention discloses a novel chessboard and its usage method, including a chessboard and chess pieces. The chessboard has a cross-shaped structure, with a grid pattern on its top, bottom, left, and right sides. A pawn line is located on the front side of the grid. The chessboard consists of nineteen horizontal and fifteen vertical lines, intersecting each other. The chess pieces are divided into four groups, each group containing one general, two advisors, two elephants, two horses, two chariots, two cannons, and five pawns. The four groups of pieces are located on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the chessboard, respectively. The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are: the standardized nineteen horizontal and fifteen vertical lines, the symmetrical grid pattern, and the pawn line structure ensure fairness in four-player games; and the configuration of four groups of uniformly sized, color-coded pieces enables independent gameplay among multiple factions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of chessboards, specifically a novel chessboard and its method of use. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the traditional Chinese chess board has a rectangular double-sided structure, consisting of ten horizontal and nine vertical lines. It features only two sets of pieces, suitable for two-player games, and is the mainstream chess game platform. The traditional chess board has a fixed structure, with only a single nine-square grid on each side for the generals and advisors to move within their designated areas. The center of the board has a dividing area called the Chu River / Han Border, separating the board into two independent battle zones. Players can only attack and defend within their own zone and the corresponding zone of their opponent's zone, resulting in a fixed two-on-two format. A standard Chinese chess board has 16 pieces per set, arranged symmetrically in two groups. The rules for piece movement are fixed, and the game supports only two players taking turns. The game system revolves around two-player offense and defense, and the balance of power between offense and defense, making it widely used in daily leisure and educational settings. Besides these, a few existing modified chess boards still adhere to the core logic of two-player gameplay, only making minor adjustments to the board size and appearance, without breaking through the core framework of two-player games.

[0003] Existing traditional Chinese chess boards and game modes suffer from numerous technical flaws and significant limitations. Firstly, they are limited to a single player pool, supporting only two-player games. This fails to meet the needs of multiple players simultaneously, resulting in poor entertainment and interactivity. In multiplayer scenarios, simultaneous competition is difficult, requiring players to take turns, leading to a low level of engagement. Secondly, the game modes are rigid. Traditional chessboards maintain a fixed two-on-two adversarial relationship, resulting in limited strategic options. Only bilateral offense and defense are possible, lacking the strategic depth and variety required for three-way or four-way battles. This lack of depth and engagement can lead to boredom over extended periods. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical defects.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention is: a novel chessboard, comprising a chessboard and chess pieces; The chessboard has a cross-shaped structure, with a star-shaped grid on the top, bottom, left, and right sides. A pawn line is located on the front side of the star-shaped grid. The chessboard consists of nineteen horizontal lines and fifteen vertical lines, which are intersecting each other. The chess pieces consist of four groups, each group consisting of 1 general, 2 advisors, 2 elephants, 2 horses, 2 chariots, 2 cannons, and 5 pawns. The four groups of pieces are located at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the chessboard, respectively.

[0006] Furthermore, the nineteen horizontal and fifteen vertical lines intersect each other perpendicularly to form a grid, and the zilin lines are set parallel to the horizontal lines, with the zilin lines corresponding to each group of rice-shaped grids being in the same position.

[0007] Furthermore, the grid is a nine-square grid structure, and the generals and soldiers of each camp are limited to moving within the corresponding grid 2.

[0008] Furthermore, the four groups of pieces can be distinguished by color, and the number and type of pieces in each group are exactly the same.

[0009] A new way of using a chessboard. Method 1: Four players take turns moving pieces in a clockwise order of top, right, bottom, left. Each player may only move one piece per turn and may not move consecutively or skip moves. Method 2: The center of the cross-shaped chessboard is a public battle area where pieces from all four sides can enter to attack, defend, and capture other pieces. Pieces from different factions can kill each other without fixed enemy restrictions. Players can freely engage in two-on-two battles or three-way checks and balances. Method 3: All pieces can move to the position of an enemy piece according to their own move rules, kill and remove the enemy piece, and the player's piece occupies that position; only one piece can remain at the same intersection on the board.

[0010] The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are: This invention presents a novel cross-shaped chessboard. Through its standardized 19 horizontal and 15 vertical lines, symmetrical grid structure, and pawn line configuration, it ensures fairness in four-player matches. The configuration of four sets of uniformly sized, color-coded pieces enables independent gameplay among multiple factions. By allowing players to move pieces clockwise in turn, freely attack and defend in the central common area, and without fixed adversaries, it breaks the limitations of traditional two-player chess. It retains the classic movement logic of traditional chess while adding the fun of multi-player checks and balances and strategic gameplay. With its reasonable structure and rich gameplay, it possesses significant potential for promotion and application. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This invention relates to a novel chessboard and its method of use in three dimensions. Figure 1 .

[0012] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a novel chessboard and its usage method according to the present invention.

[0013] As shown in the figure: 1. Chessboard; 2. Rice-shaped grid. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0015] It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the attached diagram, while the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0016] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, a new type of chessboard and its usage method are described. The main body of the chessboard 1 is a cross-shaped integrated structure. The whole is composed of nineteen horizontal straight lines and fifteen vertical straight lines that intersect each other perpendicularly to form a complete grid system. The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines forms evenly distributed intersection points for placing chess pieces. All intersection points are unique positions for placing chess pieces. There are no rules for placing pieces in the air, and the traditional chess point placement logic is strictly followed.

[0018] At the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the chessboard 1, there are four independent sets of cross-shaped squares 2, totaling four sets of cross-shaped squares 2. These four sets of cross-shaped squares 2 are identical in structure, size, and movement, and are symmetrically distributed across the four sides of the cross-shaped chessboard 1. Each set of cross-shaped squares 2 adopts the traditional Chinese chess nine-square grid structure and is the core exclusive area corresponding to the four sides. It is the restricted movement area for each side's general and advisor pieces. The general and advisor pieces can only move within their corresponding cross-shaped square 2 area throughout the entire game and cannot leave the nine-square area, strictly adhering to the traditional Chinese chess rules regarding the movement of the general and advisor.

[0019] On the front side of the four sets of cross-shaped grids 2, there are pawn lines on the chessboard 1. These pawn lines are parallel to the horizontal lines of the chessboard, and the height and position of the pawn lines on all four sides are completely uniform, symmetrically distributed in the four square areas of the cross-shaped chessboard 1. The pawn lines serve as the dividing reference lines for the early movement of the four sides' pieces, retaining the regional division function of the pawn lines in traditional Chinese chess, while adapting to the symmetrical layout of four-player games. This ensures that the initial layout and movement conditions of the four sides are completely equal, avoiding unfairness in the game.

[0020] The central cross-shaped area of ​​the chessboard is a public battle zone with no faction restrictions. All pieces from all factions on the four sides of the chessboard, except for the generals and advisors who are restricted to certain positions, can freely enter the central public area to perform movement, attack, defense, and capture operations. It is the core battle zone for multi-party game and balance.

[0021] The chessboard comes with four sets of chess pieces. The types, quantities, and specifications of the chess pieces in the four sets are completely uniform. They are distinguished by color only. For example, the colors are red, blue, black, and yellow, which correspond to the four sides of the chessboard: top, right, bottom, and left. The four sides are symmetrical and have equal initial combat power.

[0022] Each group of pieces has a strictly uniform configuration, consisting of 1 general, 2 advisors, 2 elephants, 2 horses, 2 chariots, 2 cannons, and 5 pawns, for a total of 16 pieces per group. The four groups together contain a total of 64 pieces. The initial layout of the pieces follows the principle of four-sided symmetry: the four groups of pieces are placed in their respective designated areas on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the board. The general and advisors of each group initially land in the center of their own square and on fixed points. The elephants, horses, chariots, and cannons are arranged sequentially on the outer edges of their own square, and the five pawns are evenly distributed behind their own pawn lines. The initial layout of all four sides is completely identical.

[0023] In a four-player game of Chinese chess, players can play in pairs, with each player capturing the other's pieces. A player can capture the pieces opposite them, or to the left and right. Alternatively, players can capture the pieces to the left and right, or one player captures the pieces to the right. In a two-on-two game, each player watches the moves of the other player and can then move their own piece. In a one-on-one game, players watch the moves of the other player and can then move their own piece.

[0024] The rules for moving pieces follow the basic rules of traditional Chinese chess: the chariot moves in a straight line, the horse moves in an L-shape, the elephant moves diagonally, the cannon jumps over pieces to capture, the pawn moves forward but not backward (after entering the central public area, it can flexibly attack and defend according to the movement rules), the advisor moves diagonally, and the general stays in the palace and does not move. The game logic is only adjusted to adapt to four-player scenarios, without changing the basic movement and capture rules of individual pieces.

[0025] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel chessboard, characterized in that: Includes the chessboard (1) and the chess pieces; The chessboard (1) has a cross-shaped structure, with a cross-shaped grid (2) on its top, bottom, left, and right sides. A pawn line is located on the front side of the cross-shaped grid (2) on the chessboard (1). The chessboard (1) consists of nineteen horizontal lines and fifteen vertical lines, which are intersecting each other. The chess pieces consist of four groups, each group consisting of 1 general, 2 advisors, 2 elephants, 2 horses, 2 chariots, 2 cannons, and 5 soldiers. The four groups of chess pieces are located at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the chessboard (1).

2. The novel chessboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nineteen horizontal and fifteen vertical lines intersect each other perpendicularly to form a grid. The spur lines are set parallel to the horizontal lines, and the spur lines corresponding to each group of rice-shaped grids (2) are in the same position.

3. The novel chessboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grid (2) is a nine-square grid structure, and the generals and soldiers of each camp are limited to moving within the corresponding grid (2).

4. A novel chessboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four groups of pieces can be distinguished by color, and the number and type of pieces in each group are exactly the same.

5. The method of using a novel chessboard according to claims 1-4, characterized in that: Method 1: Four players take turns moving pieces in a clockwise order of top, right, bottom, left. Each player may only move one piece per turn and may not move consecutively or skip moves. Method 2: The center of the cross-shaped chessboard is a public battle area where pieces from all four sides can enter to attack, defend, and capture other pieces. Pieces from different factions can kill each other without fixed enemy restrictions. Players can freely engage in two-on-two battles or three-way checks and balances. Method 3: All pieces can move to the position of an enemy piece according to their own move rules, kill and remove the enemy piece, and the player's piece occupies that position; only one piece can remain at the same intersection on the board.

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