ChessVariant: Hi, I tested this game with a very strong player at GameKnot ... I lost (of course, lol) 34 to 25 and this is what he wrote to me ...

Hey Andrzej,

Based on my experience of just one game, I think the strategic twist is interesting. I think (possibly) once one player is a solid pawn up, he can, with accurate play, ensure victory. This is true of chess, but even more so with pawn power chess because of the pawns' incremental values. Therefore the opening sequence and exchanges become crucial and the endgame less so (if it even occurs).

In some ways it is the opposite of three checks chess; instead of sacs its rewards cautious positional play. There is no doubt that it 'works' as a chess variant. Maybe we can experiment with the points system and see how that affects strategy.

Thanks for the games. It has been an enlightening few days!

All the best
Samie

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It's really exiting to play this "point version" of chess ... hope we can try it ... anyone ?
Andy.