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Old March 23rd 08, 12:21 PM posted to rec.games.chess.misc,rec.games.abstract,rec.games.board
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Default Anyone know anyone who sells chess variant pieces?

On Mar 23, 1:49*am, wrote:
Hey, anyone have a lead on this? I would like to get pieces of the
Capablanca chess variety (Knight-Rook, Knight-Bishop), but my search
on the web has come up empty. Anyone have any possible leads here on
this?

Thanks...
- Rich


Rich,

Capablanca pieces are used in Christian Freeling's chess variant
"Grand Chess," where they are called the Marshal and the Cardinal. I
don't have a Grand Chess set myself, but I believe they are still sold
on Freeling's website. The physical representation of the Capablanca
pieces is somewhat crude (horses with things growing out of their
heads), but Grand Chess as a chess variant is excellent --- the key is
the back row, which is empty except for the rooks, allowing for much
more freedom in setting up defense and attack.

Steve

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