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Survival Fish

It protects its army because each piece it loses permanently lowers its Elo.

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How Survival Fish changes the game

It protects its army because each piece it loses permanently lowers its Elo.

Its strength stays between 0 and 3,200 Elo.

Available difficulties

  • Relaxed: 1,200 starting Elo
  • Original: 1,800 starting Elo
  • Ruthless: 2,500 starting Elo

How to play against Survival Fish

Look for safe exchanges and loose pieces. Material gains also reduce the strength of every reply that follows.

Community statistics

Games played
36
Wins
11
Player win rate
30.6%
Average game length
41.3 full moves
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