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An alternative anti-stalemate measure might be to allow Spearmen to be promoted to captured pieces (in the obvious place) so that there need never be only Spearmen.
This variation certainly does provide a quick and fast way to play chess. The game seems to very rarely last more than five or six minutes, yet is still fun. <p>
The point system is a much needed portion of the game as often the game develops to the point where it is immposible to checkmate your opponent (if they have a brain). Points can quickly wrap up the game. <p>
One more thing. Here is a proposed additional rule to avoid stalemates without resorting to the point system: <ul> <li> If only spearmen are left on the board, they may move sideways one square in addition to their other moves. </ul> <p>
While not for the fan of elaborate strategies, Action Man's chess is a fast, fun game.
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