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Bland Chess 46. Orthogonal moves only on a board with 46 squares. (6x8, Cells: 46) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
💡Gary Gifford wrote on Sun, Oct 7, 2007 02:57 PM UTC:
Charles, I was not aware that there was a Bland46 actually being created.  Comments of mine led to its name and actual creation from (zz038)A.Black's Bland Chess.

After playing the 64-Square Bland Chess I believe this 46-Square version needs either Knights or Modern War Machines [to replace the regular war machines.]  Personally, I like the regular Knights... but, in keeping with (zz038)A.Black's concept of no diagonals, then a Modern War Machine is possible.

You are right about the stuck pawns too.  I believe the board should change.

I will make a Bland46-NMW which has Knights with an option to replace one or both with a Modern War Machine before move 1. Also, there will be a different board.  I will author that one and list (zz038)A.Black as an inventor.