I do not know, if "mini-chess" is the official name of the game I am talking about.
In mini-chess, the players only start with the pawns (In particular, there are no kings!)
- The players play the moves alternate, as in the usual chess.
The players play the moves alternate, as in the usual chess.
- If a player manages to get a pawn to the opponent's back rank, he immediately wins.
If a player manages to get a pawn to the opponent's back rank, he immediately wins.
- If a player cannot move, he loses.
If a player cannot move, he loses.
- En passant is like in the usual chess.
En passant is like in the usual chess.
Is it known which player wins with perfect play ?
Is it known which player wins with perfect play ?