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Alice Chess. Classic Variant where pieces switch between two boards whenever they move. (2x(8x8), Cells: 128) (Recognized!)[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Larry Smith wrote on Fri, Jun 4, 2004 07:38 PM UTC:

I agree that Parton's restriction does make the checkmate much more
easier.  But without it, there really is not a reduction in the potential
of checkmate.

Dropping this restriction actually brings the Kings themselves into the
end-game formulae.  With the ability to pin the opposing King with a King
on the other field.  There is also an increase possibility of stalemate,
if the player is not aware of this particular position against a lone
opposing King.

Now, I'm not advocating elimination of this restriction.  But variant
play might include the lifting of this restriction.