Good stuff all three of them, I think, especially 734 with its Patrol-specific line play.
This version doesn't seem to work. In the W to play part there is always 6.Kb4 or Kb5 that cut…
W Kc5, Rg8, Pb2, Pc4 (4) B Kd7, Rb1, Bc7, Pe6, Pe7, Pg7 (6) h#5 Duplex (4+6) Functionary chess C+
713 is anticipated by my 4835, Die Schwalbe Aug, 1984, Kb2/Kg8 : Circe : -2wb & h#1 -1. Kc1 Kh8…
Thanks you! I think 'observed' is apt here.
The term "observed" is actually better than "threatened". In Functionary Chess (Beamtenschach to the Germans), a piece that is not…
Since both BQb1 & WQg8 cannot move (as they are not threatened), can they threaten the opposing piece(s) ? 🙂
Interesting presentation in Duplex. Good idea ! SL
Very nice despite the repeated 2.Q:g5. However, with an existing battery and half pin arrangements one expected some pin mates.…
In fairy chess, there's always another way to do any given theme ... now Stephen had the idea of doing…