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Old January 29th 04, 02:00 PM
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Default Chess vs shogi (was: Why chess is never popular)

Harold Buck wrote in message ...
Most people would think that was pretty silly. We end up with a K vs. K
endgame, and I win because I move my pieces a little faster than you?
Why is *THAT* satisfying?

--Harold Buck


Obviously, this would be a draw due to insufficient material. I'm not
suggesting we change the rules about what constitutes a forced draw
(except maybe stalemate). Repetition, perpetual check, 50 move rule
would still be in force (and stalemate if they must have it). My
point is that, if there's still sufficient material on the board, a
player can try to win on time rather than agree to a draw. There
would still be draws, but fewer.
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