The "Capture is mandatory" rule was introduced after several test games. Without this rule, the game could go on forever since the usual concept of a checkmate is absent and the cycle of transformation of pieces is closed.
However, nothing prevents you from playing without this rule.
The "Capture is mandatory" rule was introduced after several test games. Without this rule, the game could go on forever since the usual concept of a checkmate is absent and the cycle of transformation of pieces is closed. However, nothing prevents you from playing without this rule.