Cafe 9x9 opens in central Minsk, where you can buy Belarusian and Litvin chess

Cafe 9x9 at 25, Surhanava Street

<p>The first chess coffee house in Belarus has opened in the centre of Minsk at 25 Surhanova Street. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/9x9.coffee/" target="_blank">9x9 Coffee Shop</a>&nbsp;- is a place where you can buy not only different kinds of coffee, but also Belarusian and Litvin&nbsp;chess. Among the types of coffee, you can also try special author&#39;s drinks: Coffee 9x9 and Litvin&#39;s coffee.</p>

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<p>All chess and coffee lovers are welcome at the 9x9 coffee house, 25 Surhanava Street</p>
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Free download of the game "Belarusian and Litvin Chess" for Windows

Belarusian and Litvin chess. Computer version

<p>Feel like a nobleman of the 17th century, proclaiming Rokash! Win the Battle of Grunwald by slaying the Teutonic Master from his horse! See how the Kniaź can first hide in an impenetrable castle, and then win the battle for the throne!</p>

<p>Belarusian and Litvin chess is a reconstructed game of the Eastern Slavs, carried over to our days and available for download on Windows.</p>

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<p><strong>Windows version history.</strong> The <a href="https://pras.by/en">PRAS company</a>&nbsp;started&nbsp;working on the Belarusian and Litvin chess in 2010. Simultaneously with the work on the layouts of real chess, the creation of the first prototypes of the computer version for Windows started. In 2012, the first drafts were released. In 2014, the game changed its design and logic, got sets of pieces and boards, artificial intelligence, and specially written music. During this time, eleven people managed to work on the project.</p>

<p>The current version of the Belarusian and Litvin chess for Windows has not yet been finalized, but it allows you to fully understand the scale of the idea, and most importantly, you can gradually hone your gaming skills in it. Download, install, disassemble - and then feel free to join a serious live game.</p>

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<p><strong>Game possibilities</strong>. Sparring with computer intelligence will allow you to test your mind in a new game that is both similar and different from classic chess. More possibilities: 9x9 squares, 1 new piece, a different goal of the game - all this will equalize beginners with grandmasters and make the gameplay even more interesting and exciting. You can:</p>

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	<li>play with a computer opponent;</li>
	<li>play alone on one device;</li>
	<li>view the statistics of the game, accurately analyzing each step taken;</li>
	<li>replay the hottest moments of each game;</li>
	<li>create chess puzzles and historical reconstructions of famous battles and political events, using a special &quot;editor&quot;.</li>
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<p><strong>Interface</strong>. Want to change the look of chess? You&rsquo;re welcome - a dozen options for ready-made sets of boards and pieces: from classic to fantastic. Turn on the hints - they may be useful: they will help you to understand where the safe zone is, and where it is risky to even pass by.</p>

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<p>Sounds, animation, and music will adorn the ambiance or help in difficult circumstances. What else is in the program:</p>

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	<li>interface languages: Belarusian, English, French, Russian, Polish;</li>
	<li>advice on correct moves and unsafe movements;</li>
	<li>changes in the types of pieces and boards;</li>
	<li>various types of chess games (rapid, blitz, classical, etc.);</li>
	<li>ambient tracks and sounds during the game.</li>
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<p><strong>System requirements.</strong>&nbsp;Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64-bit, RAM 2 GB, memory card 256 MB, hard disk: 500 MB, computer mouse, keyboard.</p>

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<p>The work on the game has taken about ten years. The rules were perfected, the political and military traditions of Belarus and Eastern Europe were recreated, artificial intelligence was programmed, an interface was developed and drawn.</p>

<p>Belarusian and Litvin chess, or simply Belarusian chess, is a new type of intellectual games presented in three formats:&nbsp;<a href="https://pchess.by/en/gift">a gift set</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://pchess.by/en/noble">a noble set</a>&nbsp;and a computer version.</p>

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<p>So why wait? Take the throne now!&nbsp;</p>
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Play with computer intelligence and friends, edit starting positions, customize shapes and boards, get inspired by soundtracks and interface. History is just a click away!

Windows version for training

Buy a gift version of the game "Belarusian and Litvin chess"

Belarusian and Litvin chess. Gift set

<p>Are you deciding what to present to a friend from the Netherlands to make an unusual impression of Belarus? There is a proposal: a set of <a href="http://pchess.by/en/about">Belarusian and Litvin chess</a>. A beautiful box with the intellectual game of our ancestors is a subtle realization of the national idea and just an interesting game. Belarusian and Litvin chess is a reconstructed game of the Slavs, made in a trendy design.</p>

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<p><strong>Pieces</strong>. The Gift set of the Belarusian and Litvin chess includes 36 pieces. To distinguish the colors of the players, we took not the classic white and black, but white and red - the national colors of Belarus. The pieces themselves, made of wood with engraved patterns of each chess piece, exist in three sizes: warriors, gentry, princes. This distinction will help the beginners understand the role and value of each piece. They are lightweight, unbreakable and 100% environmentally friendly.</p>

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<p><strong>Board</strong>. The playing field is solid, easy to unfold, and pleasant for eyes: it has a stylish design that does not distract from the game. The board has 81 squares, <a href="http://pchess.by/en/news/palace-and-throne">a Palace and a Throne</a> - special elements of the game according to the rules of the Belarusian and Litvin chess. Reusable resistance and compact size - a companion for playing on the road or at friends&rsquo; place.</p>

<p><strong>Rules</strong>. The rulebook contains illustrated rules of the game and some tips and tricks for recording your own games. The rules are written in two languages: Belarusian and English.</p>

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<p>The project has been developed for 10 years in order to recreate the political and military traditions of Belarus and all Eastern Europe. The result is Belarusian and Litvin chess or simply Belarusian chess - a new type of intellectual games presented in three formats - a gift set, a&nbsp;<a href="https://pchess.by/en/noble">noble set</a> and a <a href="https://pchess.by/en/online">computer version</a>.</p>

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<p>So why wait? Take the throne now!&nbsp;</p>
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36 wooden pieces, cardboard board 9x9 squares, rules in two languages. Tastefully in Belarusian.

The best gift from Belarus

Order noble "Belarusian and Litvin chess". Bog oak, pottery, handmade. Single copies

Belarusian-Lithuanian chess. A noble choice

<p>Bringing the chess of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to modern times, it was a matter of honor to give it a proper look. Therefore, the board, pieces, box were restored according to medieval documentary evidence. The same chess was played by Belarusian magnates and gentry after the Hiedymin&#39;s era and later. At least the opposite has not yet been proven.</p>

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<p>The set, which can be a home decoration or an addition to an exhibition, is made by hand - from valuable common and bog oak wood.</p>

<p>The outlines of the box refer us to the domes of churches in the Baroque style, and the logo on the lid - to the capital letters of Skaryna&#39;s early printed books.</p>

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<p>In addition, the box has a special cover design. As soon as you open it - each of the pieces is already in its place! This system will not only surprise guests but also reliably keep valuable princes and warriors from white clay.</p>

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<p>The pieces were created specifically for the &quot;Noble Set&quot;, and each of them is an independent work of art, which reflects the peculiarities of the Old Belarusian troops and the troops of the Teutonic Order.</p>

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<p>The board itself consists of squares of bog and common oak, and in simpler versions - oak and ash. The Throne is necessarily inlaid with bog oak - a tree that is at least a thousand years old! This is a living story in every &quot;Noble Chess&quot; set - a great gift for connoisseurs of antiquity and elegance.</p>

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<p>Since each board is exclusively handmade, and each piece is painted by Belarusian artists separately, each set comes out really unique.</p>

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<p>To emphasize this, the serial number and year of creation of each kit are printed on the back of the box. An original and sophisticated souvenir for a person who has everything. Everything, except for the Belarusian and Litvin&nbsp;chess.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The &quot;Noble Set&quot; of Belarusian chess includes:</p>

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	<li>box and chessboard made of fine wood;</li>
	<li>a set of ceramic pieces;</li>
	<li>rules of the game;</li>
	<li>designer packaging for easy transportation.</li>
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<p>The game has been developed for over 10 years in order to recreate the political and military traditions of Belarus and all of Eastern Europe. The result is Belarusian and Litvin&nbsp;chess, or simply Belarusian chess, a new type of our intellectual games, presented in three formats:&nbsp;<a href="https://pchess.by/en/gift">a gift set</a>,&nbsp;a noble set and a&nbsp;<a href="https://pchess.by/en/online">computer version</a>.</p>

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<p>So why wait? Take the throne now!</p>
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Bog oak board. Handmade pieces. The original design of the box and packaging. Numbered copies. Dignity in every detail!