BrainKing - Vestlusgrupid (Chess variants (10x8))

Chess variants (10x8)

Sam has closed his piano and gone to bed ... now we can talk about the real stuff of life ... love, liberty and games such as
Janus, Capablanca Random, Embassy Chess & the odd mention of other 10x8 variants is welcome too

For posting:
- invitations to games (you can also use the New Game menu or for particular games: Janus; Capablanca Random; or Embassy)
- information about upcoming tournaments
- disussion of games (please limit this to completed games or discussion on how a game has arrived at a certain position
... speculation on who has an advantage or the benefits of potential moves is not permitted while that particular game is in progress)
- links to interesting related sites (non-promotional)

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27. märts 2006, 16:01:37

Beren the 32nd

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Teema: Embassy chess castling

Does anyone have any thoughts about which is normally the best side to castle on in Embassy chess?
In standard chess, it is much easier to castle on the king-side, so queen-side castling is more unusual. However, in Embassy chess there are more pieces on the king-side instead, but does this make queen-side castling better to aim for? Maybe it is better not to castle at all!?

27. märts 2006, 16:17:58

SMIRF Engine

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Teema: Re: 10x8 chess castling

SMIRF Engine toimetatud (27. märts 2006, 16:19:34)

Beren the 32nd: It depends on ...

In 10x8 chess (especially in Capablanca Random Chess) there are games more often than in traditional chess, where castling could be skipped. Eventually it could be a small help to decide, by looking, where your King would have less near (developed) opponent pieces. But that will be only one hint.

27. märts 2006, 21:43:36

Walter Montego

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Teema: Re: Embassy chess castling

Beren the 32nd: I'm certainly a lot more cautious about castling. The extra diagonal moving piece (Cardinal) lessens the advantage of moving your King to the flank. Plus the Cardinal himself is a very good piece at harrassing the King, especially when he can trap him in the corner. Other times it pays to castle if you can get the Rook into play. It's hard to combine castling and getting the Rook to the file you need him on. So often times I don't castle and just move the Rook. If you survive the middle game it's good to have your King centered, so this is one reason to not castle. It can be a long walk back to the other side from castling. I go along with SMIRF Engine and also add how you think the Pawns might look later in the game. If they're going to afford some protection from an attack, then castling towards them can help the defense.