Increased strategical variance... - OzChess

**MatsW** · 05-30-2009, 10:01 PM

I have found that it is possible to increase the strategical variance
in the middlegame by a simple change. One can add four extra corner
squares and add an extended castling rule: the king may optionally
jump three squares instead of two when castling.

The effect is big. It is now possible to launch attacks on the wings
without compromising the king too much. Closed systems, like the Four
Knights, would not be drawish anymore, and queenside castle is now
more plausible. The immediate consequence is that many opening systems
become practicable again. It's even possible to play in medieval
style: 1.d4 d5 2.Bf4. Queen Pawn opening is no longer a draw because
the players will fearlessly advance on the wings.

Disregarding the situation on the rest of the board, this illustrates
how convenient the extra corner square is when launching an attack on
the wing. When the king gets out of harm's way, this also makes it
easier for the pieces to maneuver. Read more here: Adjutant Chess

Mats

**Just2Good** · 05-31-2009, 06:06 PM

The image doesn't work for me, what should I do?

**Lekko** · 05-31-2009, 07:24 PM

Can you see that? If not, I'll upload it for you.

05-30-2009, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
MatsW Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 22	Increased strategical variance... I have found that it is possible to increase the strategical variance in the middlegame by a simple change. One can add four extra corner squares and add an extended castling rule: the king may optionally jump three squares instead of two when castling. The effect is big. It is now possible to launch attacks on the wings without compromising the king too much. Closed systems, like the Four Knights, would not be drawish anymore, and queenside castle is now more plausible. The immediate consequence is that many opening systems become practicable again. It's even possible to play in medieval style: 1.d4 d5 2.Bf4. Queen Pawn opening is no longer a draw because the players will fearlessly advance on the wings. Disregarding the situation on the rest of the board, this illustrates how convenient the extra corner square is when launching an attack on the wing. When the king gets out of harm's way, this also makes it easier for the pieces to maneuver. Read more here: Adjutant Chess Mats

05-31-2009, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	The image doesn't work for me, what should I do? __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

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05-31-2009, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Can you see that? If not, I'll upload it for you.