What is the best static capture board game?

Chess (1475) is the highest-rated static capture board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.1/10 from 29,530 ratings. Onitama and Abalone Classic round out the top three.

How many static capture board games are there?

MeeplePick lists 15 static capture board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.

Best static capture board games

The best static capture board games are Chess, Onitama and Abalone Classic — the top-rated of 15 static capture board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Chess (1475) at 7.1/10 on BoardGameGeek.

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Chess (1475)
2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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Onitama (2014)
2 players · 15–20 min · ★ 7.4
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Abalone Classic (1987)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.5
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Feudal (1967)
2–6 players · 90 min · ★ 6.0
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Lines of Action (1969)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.1
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Checkers (1150)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 4.9
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Frogriders (2017)
2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.5
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Inside Moves (1930)
2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.7
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Pachisi (400)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 4.5
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UR Spiel (-2600)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 5.9
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Vendetta (1881)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.0
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Jungle King
2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.0
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Chopper Strike (1976)
2 players · 45 min · ★ 5.3
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Vendetta (1988)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.1
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Fox and Geese (1400)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 4.8
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Frequently asked

What is the best static capture board game?: Chess (1475) is the highest-rated static capture board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.1/10 from 29,530 ratings. Onitama and Abalone Classic round out the top three.
How many static capture board games are there?: MeeplePick lists 15 static capture board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.