4x5 Microchess set

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This requires a multi-material printer. Please refer to the included gcode and PrusaSlicer 3mf project file for a reference for how to print the checkerboard pattern.Microchess is a Chess variant invented by Glimne in 1997. It uses a small 4x5 board, with a reduced number of pieces. There is no queen starting on the board, and only a single pawn.If you would like to purchase a copy, I sell sets at:https://www.etsy.com/listing/1366900922/4x5-microchess-set-chess-variant-with-aThe rules of chess apply, with the following differences:Pawns have no double-move option.There is no castling.Pawns can promote to any of the four pieces as in chess, including queen.The pieces for this set can be found at:https://www.printables.com/model/329127-travel-chess-pieces-with-6mm-magnetsThe pieces and board are intended to be magnetized. There is a storage tray with a magnetic latch.There are three different sizes included, scaled down from a full sized FIDE set. They are:0.50 scale: 5.8" x 4.8" x 1.2", uses 6x3mm magnets0.33 scale: 3.8" x 3.8" x 0.8" uses 4x2mm magnets0.25 scale: 2.9" x 2.9" x 0.6" uses 3x2mm magnetsIf you only want the board and no storage, print “Microchess board.stl”. Otherwise, print the other files. The top and bottom are glued together.You can find a set of rules and an online version here:https://greenchess.net/rules.php?v=microchess