M Winther wrote on Mon, Oct 13, 2008 09:32 AM UTC:
The Basilisk was a monster cannon used in medieval times. After having
jumped any piece, the Basilisk cannon can slide and capture like a queen.
However, if no jump move exists it's allowable to slide like a queen, but
without capturing. Enemy pawns, however, can restrict its movement. The
Basilisk can only reach the square immediately behind the enemy pawn,
regardless of leaping direction. Its value is 4 in a Fide-chess context.
It is reminiscent of the Korean Cannon. Tactically it's powerful.
http://hem.passagen.se/melki9/basiliskchess.htm
/Mats
