Combinatorics and Graph Theory

    

Spatial Chess: Complete Rules and Specifications

Authors: Vyacheslav Potapov

This paper presents the formal rules and structural design of "Spatial Chess," a three-dimensional extension of the classical game played on an 8 × 8 × 8 grid. The authorprovides a detailed specification of the physical board consisting of 512 cubic fields and 64transparent levels. While the movement logic is partially based on the FIDE Istanbul 2000standards, it is significantly expanded to account for 3D vectors, including the introductionof the "Lion" (8-direction corner-to-corner piece) and the 24-direction Knight. This modelserves not only as a complex strategy game but also as a specialized tool for developing3D spatial orientation and cognitive skills essential for pilots, astronauts, and engineers.

Comments: 14 Pages. English translation of the original 2011 Russian publication. Physical model specifications included.

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