From: Arnoud Kleynjan <akleynjan <at> IXONET <dot> NL>
Date: 12 apr 2000
Subject: Re: Checkmate and other rules

Hell just froze over! Sam and Pieter agree on something:

[swap-capture]

Sam:
>Therefore, if it is illegal to use this elegant manuver to capture your
>opponent's bishop with your bishop, then the only penalty is an immediate
>forfeiture.

Pieter:
> It has been suggested to only issue a warning
> in such a case. However, the fact remains that it is an illegal move
> and an illegal move loses the game immediately.

Sorry guys, I couldn't resist inserting a <smile> into this rather formal
discussion...

Arnoud Kleynjan