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nath wrote on Tue, Jan 24, 2006 06:52 AM UTC:
Dear Dr.Rene

I mean no offence to your work. But I have to tell you once again that
only 3 Mets can checkmate the lone king in less than 32 moves. it is just
true in any position given. The only requirement is you need a pair of Met
in different diagonal.

I am Thai and had been playing Thai Chess regularly for more than five
year. Back to the time when I Started to learn Thai chess, the 3  Mets
endgame was one of  besic endgames I have to practice (as most of Makruk
learners do). It has been proved for more than 500 years that 3 Mets can
checkmate a lone king in less than 32 moves, which is more than enough to
win the game regardless of any special rule should be applied(In this 3
Mets case, like Ludwig has said, you have to checkmate in 64 moves and
start counting at 6). Ludwig said that the beginners can checkmate in 50
moves, which is just enough. And I would say that any experienced player
can checkmate in 32 moves or less. That why we call it the easiest way to
win the Makruk.

So, your conclusion is wrong and you have to admit that. It provides a
wrong understanding of this game and not much helpful to the beginners. I
would kindly (and most friendly) ask you to revise your conclusion to be
more correct and more useful to anyone who interest in this game


I dont visit this site regularly, if you have any question you can contact
me at [email protected]. I am now in Bangkok and it would be great if
we can discuss about the game we love and the special rules that are not
yet clearified. Or even play some real games online and I will show you
how to finish the lone king with 3 Mets in a real game.

Best regards

Nath

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