Start with just a king and buy your army piece by piece.
How to play
Both sides start with only a king. You earn 1 point every turn, plus the cost of any piece you capture. On your turn either move a piece or buy one and place it on your first two ranks (pawns go on the second rank only). Prices: Pawn 1, Knight 3, Bishop 3, Rook 5, Queen 9. Normal check rules apply: you may not leave your king in check, and a purchase can block a check. Checkmate the enemy king to win; if the side to move has no legal move or purchase and is not in check, the game is a draw.