Official rules

Chessoccer rules

Chessoccer is a simultaneous-turn tactical football game. These are the rules needed to play a complete match.

Pitch and teams

The pitch is 11 columns by 18 rows. Each coach controls four outfield players and one goalkeeper.

Planning and movement

Each outfield player may receive a destination within three squares. Plans remain secret until the turn resolves.

Passing and stealing

An unmoved defender on a route can steal from a moving carrier or intercept a pass. Meeting the carrier can also contest possession.

Shots and victory

Shots start inside the shooting zone and trigger a goalkeeper reaction. The first team to score three goals wins; the leading team wins when time expires.