The following are readers' comments and ratings for the page Black Hole Chess by David Short.
| Date | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2001 | Good | This is a straightforward "big board" variant with few new pieces and modest rule changes. That said, however, I did not find it especially engaging. Even with the ability of "quick pawns" to move three on their opening, it takes time to bring up each sides' pieces and engage. The 'chancellor' (knight plus rook) piece helps in having another dynamic piece to cover the long distances (11x9, +1) of the the basic layout. The 'black hole' acts unobtrusively but importantly to divide some of the action (as in my Back to Back variant). The endgame can center on one quadrant of the board. |
| 4 Nov 2000 | None | Comments from the 100 Square contest voting |
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