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25. January 2003, 23:51:43
Uil 
Subject: Re: This may sound stupid...
to Charles: with a three check variation i think white doesn't have any chance. It is easy for black to avoid checks

24. January 2003, 18:46:56
Fencer 
What do you mean "frozen"? You are in check, you must move your king or queen.

24. January 2003, 18:39:08
Fencer 
It is a classic stalemate position. If it is acceptable in normal chess, why not here?

24. January 2003, 18:13:57
grenv 
Subject: strategy
Making moves that reveal the board is as important as a good chess position. Pawns are very important because of their ability to see a lot of the board when properly placed. Knights are great in forward positions to reveal the enemy defenses. Good luck everyone.

24. January 2003, 17:05:03
pdj 
my game with user "timetrex" seems to have frozen.
can anything be done to 'un-freeeze' it?

24. January 2003, 15:40:56
Dark Sense 
Subject: Need help!
I can't see the Black pawns very well on the Brown Squares! It there anyway that I can change the board color or put a bit of white in the black pawns.

24. January 2003, 15:01:27
pdj 
point taken mate. still think it sucks. lol
cheers 4 da help amigo

24. January 2003, 14:44:13
harley 
Subject: Re:
Sure, but thats the challenge! Before you took his next-to-last pawn you should have made sure he had at least one square left to move to!

23. January 2003, 19:49:24
Fencer 
And could you recommend some good strategy? ;-)

23. January 2003, 19:06:18
Doris 
Thank you for adding this game...this is a favorite...:}

23. January 2003, 14:53:03
pdj 
by the way. any plans for an ANTI-Horde Chess? i think it would be pretty cool!

23. January 2003, 14:51:45
pdj 
Subject: Re:
i understand that. but what i was saying was that my pieces dominated the board. i had the oportunity to take his last pawn and was unable as his pawn could not move and it was declared a draw.

23. January 2003, 12:35:53
harley 
pdj... read server news on your front page, the rules have changed slightly so that white has to take EVERY black piece to win.
If black has one piece left but is unable to move because you are blocking him then its like stalemate and declared a draw.
It makes things a bit more even for both players!

22. January 2003, 18:01:55
Charles 
Subject: Re: This may sound stupid...
(reply to Uil) If that is the case, maybe throw in the three check variation as well.

22. January 2003, 15:49:26
pdj 
Subject: Draw
I was playing my friend (user checkm8) and i was, for want of a better phrase 'whoopin' his ass'. he was left with one pawn while i still has my queen, 2rooks, a knight and a pawn. i has his pawn stuck between my rook and my pawn so he could not move and the game was declared a draw. is this correct. because by my standing i thought it was fairly obvious that i has won.
thanx
PDJ

20. January 2003, 19:29:45
Fencer 
Subject: Re: RULES - stalemate
Done!

20. January 2003, 17:50:01
Uil 
Subject: Re: This may sound stupid...
A loop variation makes ir a bit more balanced, but with a good black opponent white will NEVER take a piece

19. January 2003, 11:17:56
ChessTiger 
Subject: Re: RULES - stalemate
Thanks!

19. January 2003, 09:39:01
Fencer 
Subject: Re: suggestion
Will be done :-)

19. January 2003, 09:37:18
Fencer 
Subject: Re: RULES - stalemate
Hmmm, that's interesting idea. Okay, I'll change it.

18. January 2003, 20:03:35
harley 
Subject: Re: Rules - stalemate
That could even things up a bit for the black player. It would certainly make it more difficult for the white player!

18. January 2003, 19:37:12
ChessTiger 
Subject: RULES - stalemate
I have played this games on other sites, and always been awarded a draw when playing black, and all my pawns blocked from moving.
However, I was shocked that the rules on this site state a loss for this situation. This is what happened in my game against Swoosh, and it cost me my number 1 ranking!
I propose that the rules be changed so that it is a DRAW if black still has one or more pawns left and cannot move.

17. January 2003, 20:01:21
Charles 
Subject: suggestion
An indicator indicating how many times one has been in check by the player's name and captured pieces would be a nice feature.

17. January 2003, 06:09:05
Ian 
Subject: Re: This may sound stupid...
A loop variation.!!! That seems like a pretty decent idea actually. :)

17. January 2003, 03:31:36
Charles 
Subject: This may sound stupid...
But I have an idea to make this game more evenly balanced. When white takes a piece, allow him/her to place that piece back on the board anywhere as a white piece instead of a black piece. Perhaps it could be offered as a different variation altogether, like Loop Maharajah Chess. Then again, the designer of this site maybe a bit busy right now to do such a thing, or it just not might be that great of an idea. Regardless, I do enjoy this site and am grateful to have an opportunity to voice an opinion. Take care.

3. January 2003, 12:55:59
Uil 
Thanks Kevin, I missed "and can not make a legal move"

3. January 2003, 03:11:51
Kevin 
Subject: Re: stale mate
The game rules state:

Anti Chess
This rules of this game are the same as for normal Chess (starting position and piece movement) with the following differences:

-There is no check or checkmate.
-Who loses all pieces including the king or cannot make a legal move, wins the game.
-Capturing of the opponent's pieces is mandatory. The player can make a move only with a piece that can capture an opponent's piece, and he/she must capture this piece. Only if the player cannot capture any opponent piece, he/she can make a move with any piece.

3. January 2003, 00:34:04
Uil 
Subject: stale mate
when you or your opponent can not move a piece is that a draw (stale mate)?

28. December 2002, 20:35:17
harley 
Ah! Thanks!!

28. December 2002, 18:28:13
Fencer 
Yes, it is promoted. And it is hidden in this line of the rules:
The rules are the same as for normal chess with these differences: [and the list of extra horde chess features]
:-)

28. December 2002, 17:00:31
harley 
If a white pawn makes it to the other side (like THATS gonna happen!!) is it promoted as in normal chess? I'm sure it would be, but I cant see anything about it in the rules.

26. December 2002, 00:39:08
Uil 
Subject: Re:
between good players white always wins, i have played it on often on IYT, that is the reason I only accept 2 game matches

12. December 2002, 18:46:48
Fencer 
Subject: Re: a rules question
You are right, I will add it to the rules.

12. December 2002, 13:59:17
rabbitoid 
Subject: Re: a rules question
apparently not, hrlqns won. good game!

12. December 2002, 13:57:13
rabbitoid 
Subject: a rules question
not clear from the rules: what happens if no black pawn can move? is it a draw, like stalemate?
(or white for that matter, but I really don't see how that can happen)

10. December 2002, 19:00:17
harley 
Subject: Re:
Ian... care to prove that on the board?!

10. December 2002, 17:48:05
Ian 
Subject: Re:
Honestly your not as bad a i am.:)

10. December 2002, 15:41:07
harley 
Subject: Re:
Ha ha ha, point taken, I'm a really crap chess player!! LOL!!! But even a crap chess player needs a damn good player to lose when playing black in Maharajah!! But hey, no matter how bad I am, you've proved it can be done!!

10. December 2002, 13:48:43
rabbitoid 
Subject: Re:
thanks. no offence, but white still needs a LOT of help from black to win :)

8. December 2002, 07:09:04
Marcigirl 
Subject: FAQ's
. have and thanx....

7. December 2002, 14:31:56
Fencer 
Hey, it is already included in FAQ! Read the article about unrated players.

7. December 2002, 11:10:30
harley 
I'd just like to give a public CONGRATULATIONS to rabbitoid, possibly the first player here to win Maharajah playing WHITE?
And yes, it was me he beat!! Nice one rabbitoid, I didn't think it could be done but you proved me wrong!!!

6. December 2002, 22:15:30
Fencer 
So do I. I hope it will be enough to have both players' chances balanced.

6. December 2002, 19:56:41
harley 
I'm finding this LOADS better now pawns can't promote!

6. December 2002, 19:33:19
Marcigirl 
ok'ee do'kee

6. December 2002, 19:08:16
Fencer 
Tomorrow, probably.

6. December 2002, 19:06:58
Marcigirl 
Subject: Re:
o ok thanx...will ck* it out

6. December 2002, 19:05:47
Fencer 
sammeegirl: Since you are not the only one who asked about this BKR thing, I'll add it to FAQ :-)

6. December 2002, 19:01:46
Marcigirl 
Subject: Re:
i guess I dont make myself clear on things sorry...just wondering how the rate goes for non players when a rated one wins or when a rated one loses to a non rated player?...after 4 games is completed......and thanx for fixing the *bug* oh and have to comment you on a wonderful site filip....its awesome!!!! and I would imagine many would say the same.....

6. December 2002, 18:44:02
Fencer 
The bug is fixed.

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