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Timeless Tactics of Vintage Board Games
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Obscure gambit from medieval chess manuscripts
  • 2. Nonlinear, serpentine path often used for evasion or approach
  • 4. Capturing action that clears multiple opponent pieces
  • 5. Mathematical move causing asymmetric advantage in checkers
  • 6. Historic board configuration characterized by intertwined moves (three-word merge)
  • 8. L-shaped hops defining a cavalier’s unique travel
  • 12. A subtle chess opening snare named after a world champion
  • 14. A rare board scenario where pawns force decisive outcomes
  • 15. Ancient Roman game of simultaneous finger reveals and bet
  • 18. Royal repositioning involving king and rook in ancient strategy
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  • 3. Compulsion move where any action worsens position
  • 7. Japanese tower game where color dictates forward motion
  • 9. Methodical progression along horizontal rows in classic play
  • 10. A sneaky pawn capture done on the fly
  • 11. A leapfrog maneuver reminiscent of ancient children’s pastime
  • 13. Ultimate tactical closure trapping the opponent's monarch
  • 16. Transformation upon reaching the far edge, a classic climax
  • 17. Describes moves allowing backward withdrawal on classic boards
  • 19. Japanese term for tactical initiative in go or shogi
  • 20. Strategic rejection or counter-play in conquest games

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