Racing Kings rules
In Racing Kings there are no pawns, and the goal is to get your king to the eighth rank first.
Setup and goal
Both sides start on the first two ranks with a king, queen, two rooks, two bishops and two knights, with White on the right and Black on the left. The first king to reach the eighth rank wins.
No checks
It is forbidden to give check, and you cannot make a move that leaves any king in check. If White reaches the eighth rank first, Black gets one more move; if Black's king also arrives, the game is a draw.
Playing tips
- Use your pieces to slow the enemy king while yours runs forward.
- Think ahead: a blocked king has to go around, losing precious moves.
- Remember Black's last move after White arrives: it can still save a draw.