Author: José de Jesús García Ruvalcaba
Date: 03:53:57 07/15/03
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On July 15, 2003 at 02:48:48, Hristo wrote: >http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2003/7/13/25151/2680 > >What would happen if all of those rule changes were applied to real chess? Some of those rules need to be clarified, in particular: Patch 1.11 We have noticed that many games tend to slow down near the end, as Pawn formations lock against each other. In order to prevent this and ensure a more dynamic game, Pawns now promote on the 7th rank rather than the 8th. Also, when a Pawn cannot move forward due to another piece obstructing it's motion, it may move sideways one square. It should be specified if the promotion on the seventh rank is compulsory or optional. Compare with Shogi rules. Patch 1.12 Pawns have become too powerful, so we have altered the behavior of the Knight. From now on a Knight may capture a Pawn belonging to the opponent by jumping over it, as well as by landing upon it. This new ability may be used to allow a Knight to capture 2 pieces per turn. Jump Captures may only be performed on Pawns, and no other piece, and cannot be used to place the opponent's King in Check. It is not clear which square is the knight jumping, at least two come to my mind. This should be also clarified. Patch 1.12 Pawns have become too powerful, so we have altered the behavior of the Knight. From now on a Knight may capture a Pawn belonging to the opponent by jumping over it, as well as by landing upon it. This new ability may be used to allow a Knight to capture 2 pieces per turn. Jump Captures may only be performed on Pawns, and no other piece, and cannot be used to place the opponent's King in Check. Is the Queen allowed to jump or fall into an attacked square by castling? What would happen, it would be a completely different game. There are several chess variations, but as far as I know none of them is popular. I do not expect this particular set of changes to get any significant support from players. >Will the game be more fun? > No. Most likely they would be more boring. >Are there any rules, in chess, that we are better off changing? > The rules of chess are fine like they are now. I have read over the years several proposals to reduce the number of draws, but they basically spoil the game. There will be always strange people who propose new rules, but they will never succeed, the time for significant changes is long gone. José. >Cheers, >Hristo
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