Unhinged Chess Memes for Nerds With No Respect for the Rules

Mel Dawn

Aug 2, 2023 8:00 PM EDT

Every real chess fan has heard of the infamous 'en passant' move, but I bet you don't know about the 'diagonal flounce.' It's pretty simple—the bishop moves diagonally as usual, but in a highly aggressive manner, capturing every opponent's piece in its path. This move allows the bishop to swiftly eliminate multiple threats in one turn. And then of course there's the fabled 'le char confus.' The rook moves in a zigzag pattern, randomly changing direction after each square. The unpredictable nature of such a move can often catch an opponent off guard. Rarest of all is the 'quantum pawn.' The pawn exists in a superposition of states, allowing it to simultaneously move forward one or two squares until it is observed by the opponent. Once observed, it collapses into a single forward move. It's a pretty good one to keep in your back pocket.

If these chess moves sound like pure anarchy to you, then you'd be correct. In the spirit of anarchy chess, here's a bunch of unhinged chess memes for people who have absolutely no respect for the rules.