I think Hive is the best chess "alternative". It feels lighter, but plays deeply and is never boring. It has an interesting geometric component. And there are a

I think Hive is the best chess "alternative". It feels lighter, but plays deeply and is never boring. It has an interesting geometric component. And there are annual championships. (Get the Hive Carbon edition, it's much nicer looking) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hive_(game) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hive_(game)