Chess Variants/Chess on a 12 by 12 Board

Introduction
Chess on a 12 by 12 board, is, as its name suggests, chess... but played on a 12 by 12 board.

History
The variant was created by Doug Vogel in December 2000.

Rules
As already stated, this variant is simply chess played on a 12 by 12 board, with the pieces set up in their usual configuration in the central 8 by 8 area.

All rules are kept the same as standard chess, with one exception - pawns only have to reach the 10th rank (for White) or the 3rd rank (for Black) to promote. Alternatively pawns may be required to reach the 12th or 1st ranks to promote.

Sub-variants
This chess variant does not not have any notable sub-variants.