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M Winther wrote on Sun, Apr 16, 2006 09:24 AM UTC:
I believe the Mammoth is a new piece. It jumps two steps diagonally or orthogonally, or steps one square in any direction. (It is close to Murray's Lion.) The Mammoth and the Rook have equal value, although the Mammoth is stronger in cramped positions, and the Rook is stronger in the endgame. It complements the jump move of the Knight. A Mammoth, together with a King, can give mate to a lonely King.

The Mammoth piece is copyrighted and may not be used by anybody else. Offenders will be subject to legal measures. Kalroten Game Development Inc. ;-)