From: Junro Ushiki <gue <at> PPD <dot> HO <dot> NEC <dot> CO <dot> JP>
Date: 26 oct 1995
Subject: Re: Chu Shogi "Lion" Questions

How do you do? I'm Junro Ushiki (gue). I live in Chiba Pref. of Japan.

Duglis has asked two questions about lion in Chu Shogi. I have little
knowledge about Chu Shogi. But I can answer one of these questions.

DUGLIS>1. If the lion captures without moving (igui), is there no movement
DUGLIS>for that player that turn? In other words, can the lion capture via
DUGLIS>igui and then can you move the lion again or another piece?

No. "Igui" means "moving to an adjacent position (and in this position,
the lion captures an opponent piece), and then going back".

DUGLIS>2.Schmittberger talks about special rules for the lion. One of them
DUGLIS>states "A lion may capture an opposing lion on a B square only if the
DUGLIS>opposing lion is unprotected. A lion is considered "protected" for
DUGLIS>the purpose of this rule by a pinned piece, as well as by a piece that
DUGLIS>is blocked from the defense of the lion only by the attacking lion"
DUGLIS>
DUGLIS>  What does "pinned piece" mean in this context?
DUGLIS>
DUGLIS>  Is this rule just trying to say that a lion may not capture a lion
DUGLIS>on a B square if the attacking lion will be captured on the following
DUGLIS>turn?

Sorry, I don't know this rule. Someone may answer this question, or I'll
do so after a while.

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 Junro Ushiki (gue)
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