not 4th, but 2 moves of the top pawn layer
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Dan-kyu_System wrote:
I am working on a Xiangqi-looking custom position:
The rules are: KoTH, Stalemate loss, Bare piece, =W.
https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/77134146/52/1
Is there any problem in this custom position?
Both of the dabbaba-riders of one colour cover the same set of squares. This means I can use one of them as cannon fodder and be at limited disadvantage.
(Unfortunately, if symmetry is to be maintained, there is nothing that can be done about it.)
Dan-kyu_System wrote:
I am working on a Xiangqi-looking custom position:
The rules are: KoTH, Stalemate loss, Bare piece, =W.
https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/77134146/52/1
Is there any problem in this custom position?
Currently, the alfils are way too useless in my opinion and do not affect gameplay that much(a problem) and is a little similar to warui-shogi by you(but not a big problem), but other than that this is quite good!
C4mil011 wrote:
Rules: Fog of War, Stalemate Loss and No Promotion, 15s|1 timer.
For those who don't understand, if both players start with the same direction (forward or diagonal), white wins. If players go in different directions, black wins.
Could it be a good WoF? I'm pretty sure it's 50/50, but idk.
interesting concept
MegaThief wrote:
Both of the dabbaba-riders of one colour cover the same set of squares. This means I can use one of them as cannon fodder and be at limited disadvantage.
(Unfortunately, if symmetry is to be maintained, there is nothing that can be done about it.)
A slight "fix" - move the right-side Dabbaba-riders 1 square diagonally left-backward.
https://www.chess.com/variants/custom/game/77182597/54/3
After changing this, I have seen some easy-to-see affects:
- The Cannon fodder problem have (maybe) been solved.
- The Dabbaba-riders are still colour-bounded.
- Developing Rooks are easier.
- (Elephants are still useless.)
I don't know whether this custom position is better than the previous one.
Feb 19, 2025
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#2568
Rules: setup 25,giveaway,KoTH,bare piece,atomic,crazyhouse,fatal capture,fog of war, 8th = BNRV(K promotion is currently bugged)
setup rank limit on the sergeants' rank both side.
is it better now?
Hmm so crazysetup to which rank?
Dan-kyu_System wrote:
MegaThief wrote:
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- (Elephants are still useless.)
I don't know whether this custom position is better than the previous one.
What about Alfil Riders or Bishops?
KingsSacrificingGotta wrote:
Rules: setup 25,giveaway,KoTH,bare piece,atomic,crazyhouse,fatal capture,fog of war, 8th = BNRV(K promotion is currently bugged)
setup rank limit on the sergeants' rank both side.
Get rid of atomic and Fog. Also add a few pieces in the centre as a "trigger," because nothing is stopping each side from not starting the game (if it's not possible because of setup, you can use some bot mechanics to move bot pieces to the centre). And swap Dragon to General because it's almost the same thing as a bishop but worth more.
Feb 19, 2025
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#2573
best friends forever 2 v2
7th = FGINW, 3-check, rb v gy self-partner
wdyt?
First move check with Alibaba to c3.
here is a version of bff that I tried to make
self-partner, 4th = FWG, 3-check
my 2 questions are: is this cramped?
should i add checks?