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Re: Hnefatafl puzzle
ok, but I didn't want anyone wasting too much time on it..! (and then complaining that it wasn't worth it).
- Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:49 pm
- Forum: Rules
- Topic: Brandubh 7x7
- Replies: 92
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Anyone for Brandubh?
Hello my fellow tafologists. I was wondering if there's any call to have Brandubh here at aagenielsen.dk - I have been playing it at Dragonheelslair, and I think it is worth while. ballinderry.gif Rules: 7 x 7 board with corner and centre squares marked. White: king and four warriors Black: eight wa...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:32 pm
- Forum: Rules
- Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
- Replies: 153
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Re: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
Good example Hagbard - this is a repetitive situation which nevertheless features not very much repetition in the actual moves. Classic situation where an umpire could judge straight away that it was a draw situation, but a computer couldn't. But is it repetitive check? I'm beginning to realise (I'm...
Re: Hnefatafl puzzle
The coup-de-grace. I was lying - there is no fourth move for black which can prevent disaster - the only choice is whether to resign like a gentleman or go berserk and kick the table over
Re: Hnefatafl puzzle
Thanks Evans for a very carefully considered and detailed response! I hope you enjoyed the puzzle. Your reasoning is very sound. Sorry for my delay in response - your post needed a lot of consideration! Essentially, you've got it, but I got there quicker, and maybe you missed a winning move for whit...
Re: Notation
the Attackers are coloured White and the Defenders Black (or red). It is strange that we have ignored this Yes you're right, it is strange. It is of course merely a convention, and I think mostly in the "modern" game the convention is dark attackers and light defenders - nothing to do with me, I ha...
Re: Hnefatafl puzzle
Another puzzle. White to move (fetlar rules).
Black's next three moves will be forced, but on the fourth one, there is a choice - what is the best fourth move for black, to prevent disaster?
What will white's next four moves be?Black's next three moves will be forced, but on the fourth one, there is a choice - what is the best fourth move for black, to prevent disaster?
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:25 am
- Forum: Rules
- Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
- Replies: 153
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Re: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
double perpetual check.JPG Even simpler. Each player is creating check every other move. Which one is the "offensive" one? Since this is unclear, the situation would have to be declared a draw. Under my suggested rule #3 (if either player makes the same checking move three times in a row, that play...
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:44 am
- Forum: Rules
- Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
- Replies: 153
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Re: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
an example of double perpetual check:
black moves b9 - b11
white moves c11 - c9
black moves b11 - b9 check
Each player is repeatedly putting the other in check.
White moves c9 - c11 check,black moves b9 - b11
white moves c11 - c9
black moves b11 - b9 check
Each player is repeatedly putting the other in check.
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:34 pm
- Forum: Rules
- Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
- Replies: 153
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Re: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
What about adding the Rule+3) If a series of moves is repeated three times, the offensive player (i.e. the one performing a threat) must find an alternative move. If no offensive player can be determined, the game is a draw. to the tournament? There has been no need for it yet, but I'm sure there w...