Samurai Chess - Page 2

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Pieces & Movements : Row 2
 
 
The Reverse Chariot can move any number of free squares directly forward or backward.
The Side Dragon can move any number of free squares orthogonally forward or sideways; or, It can move one square directly backward.
The Soaring Eagle can move any number of free squares in a straight line in any direction except the forward diagonals; or, like Lion move, It can move or jump one or two squares along either forward diagonal, potentially capturing two pieces.
The Knight has an unusual move: it moves one space forward, then one space diagonally, jumping over a piece if necessary. The knight jumps at an angle intermediate between orthogonal and diagonal, amounting to one square forward plus one square diagonally forward, in a single motion, ignoring any intervening piece. That is, it has a choice of two forward destinations. An unpromoted knight that reaches one of the two farthest ranks is trapped.
The Poisonous Snake may jump to the second square orthogonally forward or diagonally backward or move to the first square sideways.
Promotion : Hook Mover
The Free Dream-Eater can move any number of free squares in the two forward diagonal directions; or It can move any number of free squares directly forward or backward; or It can move one to five squares orthogonally sideways.
The Bishop can move any number of free squares along any of the four diagonal directions. Because it cannot move orthogonally, an unpromoted bishop can only reach half the squares on the board.
The Fierce Eagle can move one or two squares orthogonally to either side or diagonally backwards; or,  It may step one square in any of the three forward directions.
The White Elephant can move any number of free squares diagonally backward; or, It can move one or two square in one of the other six diagonal or orthogonal directions.
The Free Demon can move any number of free squares in the two forward diagonal directions; or, It can move any number of free squares orthogonally sideways; or, it can move one to five squares directly forward or backward.
The Silver General can step one square in one of the four diagonal directions; or, One square straight forward, giving it five possibilities.
The Left General can move one square in any direction except orthogonally left. It is called the left general because it guards the left side of the board.
The Crown Prince can step one square in any direction, orthogonal or diagonal. A Taishi in play gives its owner a second royal piece that too needs to be mated along with the King, for the opponent to win the game. The Taishi has the same movement powers as the King (osho) - onesquare in any of the eight directions. Promotion : Emperor
 
The Right General can step one square in any direction except orthogonally right. It is called the right general because it guards the right side of the board.


Pieces & Movements : Row 3

The Side Chariot can move any number of free squares along one of the four orthogonal directions; or,  It can move one square diagonally behind.
The White Horse can move any number of free squares directly forward or backward; or, It can move any number of free squares diagonally forward.
The Ram’s-Head Soldier can move any number of free squares along either forward diagonal. An unpromoted ram's-head soldier that reaches the farthest rank is trapped.
The Violent Ox can move one or two squares in one of the four orthogonal directions.
The Cat Sword can move one square in one of the four diagonal directions. Because it cannot move orthogonally, a cat sword can only reach half the squares on the board.
The Blind Bear can move any number of free squares orthogonally backward; or, It can step one square in one of the four diagonal directions.
The Silver Hare can move any number of free squares diagonally backward; or, It can move one or two squares diagonally forward.
The Golden Deer can move any number of free squares diagonally forward; or, Limited range: It can move one or two squares diagonally backward.
The Blind Monkey can step one square in one of the four diagonal directions or either orthogonal sideways.
Promotion : Mountain Witch
The Blind Tiger can step one square in any direction except orthogonally forward.
The Buddhist Devil can move one to three squares diagonally forward; or, It can move one square orthogonally sideways or directly backward.
Promotion : Guardian of the Gods
The Wrestler can move one to three squares along one of the four diagonal directions; or, It can move one square orthogonally sideways.
The Neighbour King can step one square in any direction, orthogonal or diagonal [except directly backwards?]
Promotion : Standard Bearer
The Guardian of the Gods can move one to three squares along one of the four orthogonal directions; or It can step one square diagonally [forward].
The She-Devil can move one or two squares along one of the four diagonal directions; or, It can move one to five squares along one of the four orthogonal directions.