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- RULES
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- The rules are fairly simple. On each piece, there's a number indicating how
- many squares this piece HAS GOT TO move. After the move, a different number
- may appear on this piece. The pieces may move only horizontally or vertically,
- *NOT* diagonally. One right-angle turn per move is permitted. For example,
- one piece bearing the number 3 that is standing in the middle of the board may
- - move 3 squares up
- - move 1 square down and 2 to the left
- - move 2 squares to the right and 1 square up
- - etc.
-
- There are only a few restrictions: Firstly, a piece cannot jump over any other
- piece. Then, it's not possible to go forwards and backwards in one single
- move. There is also a situation in which an otherwise legal move will not be
- permitted: When a player's king is threatened by an enemy's piece ("CHECK !"),
- only moves that lead the king out of this threat are valid. It's just like in
- chess. Similarly, if a player attempts to move his king to a square on which
- he could be beaten, or if he tries to do a move that exposes his king to
- danger, he will not be able to do so.
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