A 3-D chess board game was invented in 1907 by Dr. Ferdinand Maack known as Raumschach meaning Space Chess. With its cubed shape in five equal sections with a tower look, this unique game is played to present day. The two color squares make for a visual effect of grasping each move of the chess pieces.
The chess board with its three dimensional design is amazing to play. One color starts on the bottom two layers while the other color starts at the top. To learn how to play this 3-D takes a little time to practice understanding the fundamentals. If one can visualize a flat game of chess, the moving of the chess pieces will become easier as you play.
The television show Star Trek displayed a game of three dimensional chess with an original design Spock and Bones would play. Maack-s creation inspires different versions such as a tower look playing up and down or a slanted look. Which ever version you are playing it is a creative challenge to perfect your skills in 3-D.
While there are very few available for purchase, creating your own is not a difficult thing as there are directions online to view with instructions depending on the size you whish to create.