What is fairy chess pieces?

Fairy chess pieces refer to non-standard or unconventional chess pieces that can be added to a game of chess to enhance its complexity, strategy and excitement. These pieces are usually designed to move and capture like the standard chess pieces but may have unique properties that allow them to move in alternative ways or interact with other pieces in a different manner. Some examples of fairy chess pieces include the fairy knight, which moves in an L-shape and can carry other pieces along with it, and the grasshopper, which can leap over other pieces in a straight line and take over the piece behind it. The use of fairy chess pieces adds creativity to the game, as players need to adapt their strategy and play patterns to accommodate the new pieces.