Thanks for the information. I suspected that a pair of Camels would have the same problems mating as a pair of Knights or a pair of cannons.
Endgames are my favorite part of chess - but not when they end in a draw due to insufficient mating material! I am unhappy with the limitations of the Wildebeest. Ralph Betza's Half-Duck is a fascinating leaper that does have the ability to mate in the endgame. Under the name 'Lion', it can be found in Greg Strong's Opulent Chess, along with Daniel C. Macdonald's Wizard (Camel+Ferz).
Endgames are my favorite part of chess - but not when they end in a draw due to insufficient mating material! I am unhappy with the limitations of the Wildebeest. Ralph Betza's Half-Duck is a fascinating leaper that does have the ability to mate in the endgame. Under the name 'Lion', it can be found in Greg Strong's Opulent Chess, along with Daniel C. Macdonald's Wizard (Camel+Ferz).