On Mar 23, 1:49=A0am, richardhut...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Hey, anyone have a lead on this? I would like to get pieces of the
> Capablanca chess variety (Knight-Rook, Knight-Bishop), but my search
> on the web has come up empty. Anyone have any possible leads here on
> this?
>
> Thanks...
> - Rich
Rich,
Capablanca pieces are used in Christian Freeling's chess variant
"Grand Chess," where they are called the Marshal and the Cardinal. I
don't have a Grand Chess set myself, but I believe they are still sold
on Freeling's website. The physical representation of the Capablanca
pieces is somewhat crude (horses with things growing out of their
heads), but Grand Chess as a chess variant is excellent --- the key is
the back row, which is empty except for the rooks, allowing for much
more freedom in setting up defense and attack.
Steve
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