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You are right to say that my claim is not true of divergent pierces in general. In the case of Ajax pieces and the like it doesn't even make sense, as an Ajax Rook cannot be both stronger and weaker than a Chatelaine. I would also acknowledge that a Stewapacifier is weaker than a Rook. The claim was originally made for ther Pawn, the Steward, their direct analogues, and the riders of such pieces. Unlike a Wazir or Ferz, a Steward can triangulate - albeit in fewer circumstances than an unrestricted Prince. The fact that a Pawn can change file makes it stronger than a Point. How a Bishop, Pawnsnatcher, and Yeomapacifier compare I would be interested to hear given that the Bishop is colourbound and the other two are not. I have rephrased the introduction accordingly.