Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
Strategic Tactics of Ancient Boardmasters
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
- 1. Nine Men’s Morris endless cycle for positional advantage
- 3. Shifting sequences to reach an equivalent but favorable setup
- 4. Gomoku’s sequence that’s both linear and unyielding
- 6. Shogi’s fortified position to protect king’s sanctum
- 7. Compelled concession often due to blundering in position
- 12. Sowing seeds in pits mimics this venerable counting strategy
Down
- 2. Strategy to disrupt opponent’s lines or plans secretly
- 5. Strategic forward movement across the board in ancient play
- 8. Tactical removal of opponent’s piece to gain tempo
- 9. Subtle advance that controls key squares quietly
- 10. Chess position forcing a detrimental compulsory move
- 11. Go’s concept of freeing groups from enemy capture
- 13. The final trap where king has no escape
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