Dictator Chess

“Democracy is a kingless regime infested by many kings who are sometimes more exclusive, tyrannical and destructive than one, even if he be a tyrant.”

--Mussolini

RULES:

Dictator Chess has no Pawns.  

No piece but the King (il duce, the dictator) can move on its own initially; all pieces form an entourage behind their King, following his movement.

No captures may be made by non-King pieces.  Pieces may only threaten the enemy King.  All entourage pieces have their threat range restricted to one square in each direction.  Knights only threaten when another piece has given threat this turn. The King cannot move to a space that is threatened by enemy pieces.  

If the King captures a piece, they may move again (up to a maximum of 2 moves per turn).  The piece they captured goes to the back of their line.

A player can detach the piece at the end of the line if all pieces are visible, and re-place it on the board adjacent to the King.  Detached pieces move normally and threaten their normal range of squares.  Detached pieces may be moved in lieu of the King.

A player loses when their King cannot move, either because all possible movement spaces are threatened or because they have boxed themselves in with their entourage.

Controls:  Drag pieces with the left mouse or your finger.  Double click your end piece (or hold gesture over it on mobile) to detach it, then drag it back onto the board.  Hit the "BITE!" button to capture an enemy piece when your dictator head is over top of it.

The yellow text tells you how many pieces you have left until your dictator snake is fully extended.

This program enforces no rules.  It's simply a virtual tabletop that facilitates play.  The best way to play is probably "pass the mobile phone."

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If you play, let me know @lynchpoet on twitter, or leave a comment telling me i'm a retard, a moron or a fascist