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The queen moves one square diagonally. The bishop moves one square diagonally or one square straight ahead. The pawn does not have its initial double step. On the sixth rank it becomes a Thai queen. Stalemate is a draw.
These are simple illustrations rather than strong opponents.
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Written by Ed Friedlander