Since ERB specifically notes the term "forward" as Loose interpretation (Free Panthan)This interpretation allows forīackward diagonal movement. Version forces the player to carefully use the Panthan. Of the panthan, upon reaching the tenth rank on the board, it becomes ( Appendix) Strict interpretation (Chained Panthan)This interpretation does notĪllow any backward movement, including diagonally. (Chapter II of the text) ".1 space, forward, side, or diagonal, but not backward." Panthan ".may move one space in any direction except backward." Strict interpretation and loose interpretation of each, will be The differences between the text and the appendix, and the (O will represent the starting position of the piece and X will Throughout the explanations, all will be discussed andĭenoted. Movement of the PiecesHere is where the majority of the various This is done in memory of these ancient races of Barsoom. The Orange pieces are given the northern ranks while the Black are arranged BLACKThere is no differenceīetween the text and appendix descriptions, thus this is taken as Here is presented the overall appearance of the initial setup: Rank and not actual title but is presented for clarity.) XVII during the climactic game of the book. (The term Odwar is used in connection with the Flier in Chapter Panthan(PA), PA, PA, PA, PA, PA, PA, PA, TH. Such as the king and queen of Terran European chess.)Īnd in the second row from left to right: Thoat(TH), (The Chief and Princess do not directly face their alternates, Left to right of each player: Warrior(WA), Padwar(PW), The PiecesIn order, as they stand upon the board in the first row, from Mentioned in either the text or the appendix but is presented here This does not giveĮither side an advantage but eliminates the potential of argument. The board is placed with the black square to the left.
Text and appendix descriptions, thus this is taken as a Squares." ( Appendix)There is no difference between the Orange squares." (Chapter II of the text) "Square board consisting of one hundred alternate black and orange The Rules of Jetan The Board ".which is played upon a board of a hundred alternate black and Forms of wagers will be presentedĪnd discussed. The novel, gambling is at the heart of Jetan. Thus the pieces now represent these ancient extinct races of Barsoom. Yellows and the Blacks was caused by an unresolved argument over the rules of There is a legend that the original cause of the war between the The advantages and disadvantages of each will beĭiscussed. During this explanation,īoth will be presented. There isīoth strict and loose interpretations. There is also problems with each of the set of rules themselves. During the course of this explanation, each rule One was within chapter II of the text and the It did not help that ERB wrote two versions of the rules within the novel This will be an attempt to completelyĮxplain and demonstrate all the different versions. Outright assumption concerning the rules. Of Jetan to the world of his fans, there has been much argument, speculation and To render all due homage to ERB, the master storyteller. Of all those who feel wronged and beg humbly their indulgence, promising Plain needed, I apologize in advance for their use and beg forgiveness Public domain and it was totally necessary, unavoidable and just Is no attempt to profit directly by them and that work has become Sculptures by James Killian Spratt - Three New Chess Variations.
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