The Pieces
Movement and capture rules for each piece in Enochian Chess
Enochian Chess uses the same six piece types as standard chess, but several behave quite differently. The most dramatic change is the Queen, which leaps rather than slides.
Capture Restrictions
The most unusual aspect of Enochian Chess pieces is the capture restrictions between Queens and Bishops:
| Attacker | Can Capture |
|---|---|
| Queen | Kings, Rooks, Knights, Pawns, Bishops (same network only) |
| Bishop | Kings, Rooks, Knights, Pawns, Queens (same network only) |
Queens never capture other Queens. Bishops never capture other Bishops.
This creates a fascinating dynamic where certain pieces are effectively invisible to each other, and network alignment becomes a strategic consideration.
Rook
The straightforward piece—pure orthogonal power
King
The most important piece—and unlike standard chess, it can be captured
Pawn
The foot soldier—simpler movement, unique promotion rules
Queen
The most unusual piece—a leaper, not a slider
Bishop
A diagonal slider bound to one of two mystical networks
Knight
The leaping piece—unchanged from standard chess