Compact MetaChess Compact MetaChess combines the qualities of Compact Chess and MetaChess to allow a game of Compact Chess using 'Meta' Rules. The start board for this variant is the same as Compact Chess as shown in figure 1. Compact MetaChess Setup Figure 1 Rules The rules for Compact MetaChess are the same as the original MetaChess variant but now apply on a typical Compact Chess setup. Please refer to the MetaChess variant page for the standard 'Meta' rules.