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Mastodon Chess (8x10). Standard pieces plus two Mastodons per side. A strategical big-board variant.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
Jose Carrillo wrote on Mon, May 19, 2008 11:35 AM UTC:
Why is the setup of the Knights and Bishops different from White to Black?

White has both Knights next to the King and Queen, Black doesn't.

This position is not symmetrical. 

Is there not a one sided advantage with this setup?