The Rules of Bushka

Section [5]: Phalanx capture - example 2

Since a phalanx may capture both forward and backward, the expression "the square in front" must be seen within  the direction of the move. Watch white sacrificing a man to capture the black phalanx backward, in diagram 5.

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Diagram 5


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The rules of Bushka

Section [1]: Initial position - movement options
Section [2]: Piece movement
Section [3]: Phalanx movement
Section [4]: Capture - phalanx capture - example 1
Section [5]: Phalanx capture - example 2
Section [6]: Piece capture - example 1
Section [7]: Piece capture - example 2
Section [8]: 3-fold
Section [9]: Notation