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Piececlopedia: Rabbit. A doubly-bent rider, inspired by the Gryphon and Aanca.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
HaruN Y wrote on Tue, Apr 22 08:49 AM EDT in reply to Jörg Knappen from Mon Apr 21 11:23 AM:

Unused pieces? Not on my watch!

Stylish Stiles

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Wolf is a strengthened Rook & Fox is a strengthened Bishop but Rabbit isn't much stronger than Nightrider (at least on an 8×8) but just harder to read.