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…
719: The order of the Albino moves is cleverly determined. A LB must block g4, so 1...e2*f3 2.LBd1*f3-g4[+wPe2]. This unblocks…
Couldn't avoid the antelope... wSe6 creates need for even more guards after which cooks arise quickly; moving one file to…
My intention was the most economical position with the fewest pieces. Didn't make it with 4+4, though. We can change…
Using a wS in conjunction with the wK and the thematical wB to enable the black excelsior P to run,…