VDB Janus Chess VDB Janus Chess is a chess game with a slight variation.
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VDB Janus Chess is a chess game with a slight variation. VDB Janus Chess project is a chess game with a slight variation.The table is 10x8 instead of 8x8 and every person has one additional piece, the Janus, which can move like a bishop and a knight.This game is really an extension of ordinary chess. Both player have one additional piece, called Janus. The 'Janus' can move like a knight and a bishop together, it also looks like a combination of knight and bishop. At the beginning the 'Janus' is located between knight and rock. There are two 'Janusses' for every player so the field extends to 10x8. The Janus is the only piece that is able to checkmate the other king alone. All other rules are identically to chess.Most of the interface is self-explanatory. But there are some points that should be explained. If you play against the computer and want to take back your last move, it is easier to chose "Move - Last own". This returns to your last own move. This program supports "Lazy drag and drop". If you press the middle button of your mouse, the icon is glued to the mouse pointer. You drop the icon with another click on the middle mouse button.Requirements:· g++· Xaw3d.lib (Athena Widget Set 3D library)· headers for developing X software· xpm-library· Standard Template LibraryWhat's New in This Release:· one repaint bug fixed · supports now configure, this means you can install the program by typing ./configure; make; make install

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