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Post #689976

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RicOlie_2
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How about a game of Japanese Chess, i.e. Shogi? Now playing Shogi4
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Date created
13-Feb-2014, 3:12 PM

darth_ender said:

HHx18+N

We've been forgetting to note promotions, haven't we. Just to make sure you remembered (because I didn't :P), you have a phoenix on square 5.

Wow, I'm impressed by the sneakiness of your move.  This is what I was wondering if it was possible: can clever combinations be pulled off on a 1D board?  I think you are demonstrating that yes, they can.

 They sure can. They have to be done differently than on a 2D board though, because pieces usually have to be moved off of squares in order to make room for other pieces. As a result, you have to do things in the right order to minimize your losses.

GBx18+P

EDIT: If you forgot to promote the pawn, you can take your move back. I forgot to promote it until this turn as well, so it worked out better than I had anticipated (because I didn't expect to be able to take you with my P/GB).