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points for next move as indicated by .

The kings are not allowed to move


diagonally to the centroid of the palace, marked with . The kings also not allowed
moving outside of palace in next move, as indicated by .

Diagram 9- The kings are placed on elephant’s eye. There are three possible points
for next move as indicated by . The kings are not allowed to move to palace roof
top, throne positions and outside of palace in next move as shown by .

Diagram 10 Diagram 11

Diagram 10- The Red’s king is placed on centroid of palace. There are four possible
points for next move as indicated by . This is also the maximum points that under
king’s control. The king is not allowed to move diagonally to the palace corners, as
indicated by .

Diagram 11- The Red’s king is placed on palace's throne position. There are three
possible points for next move as indicated by . The king is not allowed to move
diagonally to the elephant’s eye, as marked with .

The diagrams above also show that the numbers of intersection points under king’s
control are dependable on its position. If the king is placed on the upper palace
corner, there is only two possible points for next move. Therefore, the king will be
more danger compared with other positions if under attack.

As mentioned, there is a special rule for both kings. Both kings are not allowed to
face each other in the same file with no intervening pieces. The player who not
followed this rule will be considered losing the game.

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