"But when the goal is not terminal, it is important to keep this rule in mind" Exactly! "Reach h#1 position"…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
Yes, W tries to make B occupy that square, and B is defending except at its last ply. But B…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
Yes, r# is double-face. The semi-r# is a "normal" stipulation/goal and there is a (white) reflex in addition. Note that…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
It also seems that "W & B play in opposition to reach a position where they can h#1 [for W]"…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
That's exactly my point. h#1 stands for helpmate in one. "A helpmate is a type of chess problem in which…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
That's very interesting, thanks, I believe I did not know this one! However, that's not exactly a "h#1", it's a…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
The wikipedia link above educates us that the taxonomy is also about the study of the underlying principles. Of course…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
Some moves that are perfectly legal in an OTB game are illegal in r#. Some moves (pass) that are absolutely…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
1a) So selfmates are genuinely fairy by this definition. This is fine, but it radically differs from the current classification…
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions
This sounds like a very interesting and important project.How can I join in?
On Fairy Classification: preliminary questions