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The rules for zodiac chess are complicated. Each player has 13 pieces, one for each zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. While the pieces constantly circle around the board, each piece can move radially in a different manner. | The rules for zodiac chess are complicated. Each player has 13 pieces, one for each zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. While the pieces constantly circle around the board, each piece can move radially in a different manner. | ||
* Ophiuchus' movement is determined by the opponent's ascendent in relation to one's own ascendent. As most people are not aware of their ascendent, players usually determine the movement of their Ophiuchus by dice | * Ophiuchus' movement is determined by the opponent's ascendent in relation to one's own ascendent. As most people are not aware of their ascendent, players usually determine the movement of their Ophiuchus by dice throws. | ||
* Cancer has a habit of pinching players. It is thus typically only moved when absolutely necessary. | * Cancer has a habit of pinching players. It is thus typically only moved when absolutely necessary. | ||
* Virgo tends to produce an ear-piercing scream when the piece is taken. Taking the piece is thus generally avoided. | * Virgo tends to produce an ear-piercing scream when the piece is taken. Taking the piece is thus generally avoided. | ||