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by crust
Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: Puzzles
Topic: Puzzle 4
Replies: 7
Views: 21783

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). :?
by crust
Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Brandubh 7x7
Replies: 92
Views: 175476

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...
by crust
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
Replies: 153
Views: 270352

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...
by crust
Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: Puzzles
Topic: Puzzle 4
Replies: 7
Views: 21783

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 :D
by crust
Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Puzzles
Topic: Puzzle 4
Replies: 7
Views: 21783

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...
by crust
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Colors
Replies: 4
Views: 10039

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...
by crust
Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Puzzles
Topic: Puzzle 4
Replies: 7
Views: 21783

Re: Hnefatafl puzzle

Another puzzle. White to move (fetlar rules).
hnefatafl puzzle - feb 2012.JPG
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?
by crust
Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:25 am
Forum: Rules
Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
Replies: 153
Views: 270352

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...
by crust
Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:44 am
Forum: Rules
Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
Replies: 153
Views: 270352

Re: Copenhagen Hnefatafl

an example of double perpetual check:
double perpetual check.JPG
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.
by crust
Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:34 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Copenhagen Hnefatafl
Replies: 153
Views: 270352

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...