Chess variants are fun to play, but even more enjoyment can come from analyzing the games. This book is one of the few to attempt a detailed analysis of these games. The chess variants in this book are among the most popular on the Internet. Janus, Seirawan, musketeer, half top-heavy and Chigorin chess all share common elements. They add to the traditional mix of chess men, numerous new and powerful pieces. This book takes up where volume one left off. It describes these variants in great detail and further analyzes 54 games, 6 problems and numerous game fragments that will not only show you how to play these variants, but how to play them well.