But it is not clear to me what the 'perfection' is. The 'Fortress Chess' setup looks much more convenient. A Knight on g1/b8 is awkwardly placed; it seems much better to swap those with the Rooks on e1/d8. And the Bishops in the original also seem more easy to develop.
A Rook, or a Queen placed next to a King will ensure it will stay out of the game for a long time. I believe that the Knights are perfectly placed next to the Kings, and also matching the historical battle mentioned above. I hope, you remember that the famous battle of Gaugamela was decided by the King, and the Companion Cavalry, placed on the right flank.
Regarding the Bishops, I have to thing about that. But if I place the Queen on b1, wouldn't it be too unprotected against so many Pawns?
I wouldn't start an article with a large diagram of another Chess variant.
I have to agree with you here, and I'll make the changes right away.
A Rook, or a Queen placed next to a King will ensure it will stay out of the game for a long time. I believe that the Knights are perfectly placed next to the Kings, and also matching the historical battle mentioned above. I hope, you remember that the famous battle of Gaugamela was decided by the King, and the Companion Cavalry, placed on the right flank.
Regarding the Bishops, I have to thing about that. But if I place the Queen on b1, wouldn't it be too unprotected against so many Pawns?
I have to agree with you here, and I'll make the changes right away.