Chess variants are fun to play, but even more enjoyment can come from analyzing the games. This book is one of the few to attempt a detailed analysis of these games. The chess variants contained in this book are among the most popular on the Internet. Grand, gothic, embassy and Carrera chess all share a common origin. They add to the traditional mix of chess men, two new powerful pieces, the chancellor and the archbishop, and place them on a larger playing field. This book describes these variants and deeply analyzes 46 games and 18 problems that will not only show you how to play these variants, but how to play them well.