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Philosopher's Chess. Winner of the 40 squares contest.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
Anonymous wrote on Thu, Aug 26, 2004 01:45 AM UTC:
This position is not a stalemate, as was declared:
   a   b   c   d   e   f        o   d
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+    +---+---+
1: k :   :   :   :   :   :   1: t :   :
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+    +---+---+
2:   :   : E :   :   :   :   2:   :   :
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+    +---+---+
3:   :   :   :   :   :   :
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+
4:   :   : R :   : K :   :
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+
5:   :   :   :   :   :   :
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+
6:   :   :   : E :   :   :
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+
It is not a stalemate because, according to the rules file,
'If the opponent's king comes into check during a double move, the
move does not have to stop - but the king may NOT be taken.'

It also duplicated a position earlier in the game, which is not allowed.