In my current game my pawn occupied sq C5 and my oponents occupied sq B5. He has moved to C6 and taken my pawn in the process. Now I know my chess kudos is pretty minimal and I may be short of a rule or two on occassion but that is impossible isn't it? Both in a normal chess game on a board and by rights on the system we are using here?
Any comments please feel free...
Originally posted by Barnacle Jimso you have the squares correct. Do you know the rules of en passant. check the faqs in the help section...
In my current game my pawn occupied sq C5 and my oponents occupied sq B5. He has moved to C6 and taken my pawn in the process. Now I know my chess kudos is pretty minimal and I may be short of a rule or two on occassion but that is impossible isn't it? Both in a normal chess game on a board and by rights on the system we are using here?
Any comments please feel free...
Originally posted by Barnacle JimDon't feel bad... this en passant thing trips up many a new player, and that's why there's a special section in the Site FAQ on it...
In my current game my pawn occupied sq C5 and my oponents occupied sq B5. He has moved to C6 and taken my pawn in the process. Now I know my chess kudos is pretty minimal and I may be short of a rule or two on occassion but that is impossible isn't it? Both in a normal chess game on a board and by rights on the system we are using here?
Any comments please feel free...
Learn from it and drive on, hehe... but always enjoy yourself 😉
Originally posted by Barnacle JimThe other thing to watch out for is if your opponent slaps you in the face with a glove then the game is declared on hold an a mini game of Bumblesnap chess takes place. You had better take the time to learn the rules here they are
That'll be one rule I won't be forgetting in a hurry, never heard of it before, even in school, still you learn something new every day !!
Thanks for the nod !!
Rules for Chess (Lewis' Bumblesnap Variation (tm))
1 The board is set up in the usual way, with just one variation: the white and black kings (also known as Bumble Inquisitors of Graham, for obvious reasons), have exchanged places. They have therefore been 'held hostage' by the other side, and the object for both players is to release their own Bumble Inquisitor THROUGH ANY MEANS NECCESARY.
2 Play begins as normal, except for the first three turns, when the players move SIMULTANEOUSLY. This may cause a sitiuation known as 'Malebolge Inferior', when both players want to move a peice into the same square at the same time. This dispute is settled by MORTAL KOMBAT. The winner claims the disputed square.
3 All normal chess moves are allowed, except that the kings/Bumble Inquisitors cannot be moved directly. They can only be moved by flicking pawns (pawns are also known as 'Eejits'😉 at them. This is a move known as Jaded Displacement.How Jaded Displacement works:
a) A player announces he is going to attempt Jaded Displacement by saying 'Good Sir, for a packet of ciggarettes, unavowed, mine leige of the most high Graham may be moved, through Jaded Displacement of 1842 London, and the physical process of Eejits'
b) He selects an Eejit, (it must be the regulation size of 1/100 cubit). and places it on square A8.
c/d) The player flicks the Eejit with their right forefinger. If it hits the Bumble Inquisitor, and it moves, then that's just great. If not, the player must show their opponent all their cards.
e) Then they just roll the dice.
4 If a bishop (also known as an 'Aeonic Snap Marshall'😉 is captured, it is not removed from play. It joins the Bumble Inquisitor in hostage. To represent the enormous political influence of the Snap Marshalls, whenever a player loses one, he must draw FIVE (4) cards from the Eonic pile.
5 The game ends when both players agree it has run its course. The winner can remove one of his opponents pawns but not the furthest one from the back row.
Originally posted by SuzianneDon't be such a Nancy.
Don't feel bad... this en passant thing trips up many a new player, and that's why there's a special section in the Site FAQ on it...
Learn from it and drive on, hehe... but always enjoy yourself 😉
We're talking about one of the basic rules of the game. Players who don't know them should be ridiculed. Publically, if possible.
Originally posted by Will EverittQuestion about rule 3b
The other thing to watch out for is if your opponent slaps you in the face with a glove then the game is declared on hold an a mini game of Bumblesnap chess takes place. You had better take the time to learn the rules here they are
Rules for Chess (Lewis' Bumblesnap Variation (tm))
1 The board is set up in the usual way, with just one variation: t ...[text shortened]... er can remove one of his opponents pawns but not the furthest one from the back row.
What happens if the square A8 is already occupied?
Ah Will Everitt & Bowmann, thanks for the entertainment. I wanted an answer and you provided a Monty Python type sketch... LOL
You are almost funny...
However if it's a basic rule I guess it was one I was never shown.
Cheers for the polite encouragement Suzianne - least some people still have decent manners...
Laters all and keep the thread going, if thats your thing?
Originally posted by Barnacle JimAnd herein lies the problem. An increasing number of beginners trying to teach others how to play. If the teachers don't know the rules, how can they expect their students to do so?
However if it's a basic rule I guess it was one I was never shown.
Solution? Authentic sources: Learn from a club player. Buy a book. Consult Mr Web.