so, I'm trying to make an extended version of "Quantum Chess", but there's no option to allow pieces to split in any way,
From this, I take that you already have a non-extended version of Quantum Chess, with some options but not exactly what you want. What exactly are you referring to? Another website? An option on chess.com that I was not aware of?
"From this, I take that you already have a non-extended version of Quantum Chess, with some options but not exactly what you want. What exactly are you referring to? Another website? An option on chess.com that I was not aware of?"
Actually, the original is not my idea and has been around for a while. I thought it would be cool to add more mechanics to it. but on this site, I can't make it at all.
The link to the original site I got it from is here. the big difference is it only has superposition and entanglement.
so, I'm trying to make an extended version of "Quantum Chess", but there's no option to allow pieces to split in any way, which is crucial to this variant. is there a way to write code to do this?
here's the most basic version of the rules, with as little nuance as I can make:
Superposition: Pieces can split into two pieces, each having a 50% chance to actually be where the piece is. if one of these pieces takes or is taken, both are measured at that moment. If the taken piece was real, the other fades, and if it wasn't, the other is revealed to be real. Split pieces can merge by both moving to the same square, and becoming one solid piece.
Entanglement: Two pieces that have been split and aren't connected through superposition can move through each other, but no piece can move through a solid piece. those pieces that move through each other are now entangled, because for this to happen, one or both must be fake. So, one set of split pieces' probability depends on the other set now.
Tunneling: There are an extra two files and ranks on each side of the standard board, that can only be reached by split a piece on either side of this barrier. if that set is measured, there is now a chance the piece 'Tunneled" through the barrier. escaping can only be done splitting again or merging on the inside of the barrier.
Locking: You can lock any two pieces at the start of your turn, which will last for that turn. the locked pieces move in tandem, even if one piece can't move that way. for example, you can lock your king and queen and move your queen across the board. as long as no pieces block it or the king, you use this to move your king far move spaces than it should. however, you only three uses, and a piece taken while locked killed both pieces.
aside from whether or not it's possible, I would also like feedback on the rules, and if you need an explanation of quantum mechanics, you can ask me.