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Peasant Revolt. Modest variant with unequal setup. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]This is a fun variant to play. I am not sure I agree with the statement that four knights, as in the original game, would unduly favor black. Perhaps a little, but if white takes black's pawn and two knights, black will not be able to win the game. A skillful white player can probably force a draw. H.L. Frey, when he invented the game in 1947, probably knew that it takes four knights and a king to mate a bare white king. As such, perhaps creating a 'Peasant Revolt II' should be considered, as this was Frey's original intention, and he likely had reasons for the four knights.