Greg Strong wrote on Sat, Sep 26, 2020 01:24 AM UTC:
This is a very interesting idea, although a player would have to consult the rules frequently until they became proficient. But I do think this sort of idea has potential.
An observation: this game is not symmetric. It has neither mirror symmetry nor rotational symmetry. Consider this rule:
For each pawn of color C on D file the king can slide 1 square diagonally forwards towards lower file.
File D is file D for both players (mirror) - but the "lower file" is reversed (rotational). This may not be an issue, but I think it could lead to an advantage for one player or the other.
Also, there's this:
(Imagine pawns being wrapped around king's starting position)
I do not understand what this statement refers to.
Finally, I assume when a king can move more than one space, (because of doubled pawns), it still cannot move through check?
This is a very interesting idea, although a player would have to consult the rules frequently until they became proficient. But I do think this sort of idea has potential.
An observation: this game is not symmetric. It has neither mirror symmetry nor rotational symmetry. Consider this rule:
File D is file D for both players (mirror) - but the "lower file" is reversed (rotational). This may not be an issue, but I think it could lead to an advantage for one player or the other.
Also, there's this:
I do not understand what this statement refers to.
Finally, I assume when a king can move more than one space, (because of doubled pawns), it still cannot move through check?