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    Default Kriegspiel thread for Dr T'Var - Elendil's Heir keep out!

    Opened by Malacandra to help WES.
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    Here's the diagram.
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    Is there any way to "flip" the board in order to see from Black's POV? Thanks for your help with this. Much appreciated!!!

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    Yes, easily done - as soon as Photobucket plays ball I'll sort this out.
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    Sorry, viewed from within Chesspad it was rotated; once exported, apparently not.
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    Thanks! Will PM my move shortly. I've known EH for a long time. Never played against him in chess, though. Would he play a traditional game or try something out of book? SIGH He's a smart and clever guy. I'd best be on my toes.

    Black seems to have a double disadvantage here. Not only one move behind in the opening, but also not knowing what that first move is -- well, makes it very hard to set up a defense as Black.

    Right now, I'm playing as if this were a game of Battleship. We'll see how that goes.

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    Librarians rule, Oook

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    Your f-pawn has been captured. The short diagonal from your king runs from e8 to h5 (four squares; the e8 - a4 diagonal has five).
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    Yes, there was no alternative to the capture since your King had no other squares.
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    Thanks!

    Seems a bit easier to understand what's going on once the enemy pieces start running into each other.

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    Current position AFAYK.
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    And Dr T'Var now sees this:
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    Thanks for the chessboard update. I'm following along with my magnetic travel set, but it's nice to check and see that my pieces are all in the right place.

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