H. G. Muller wrote on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 09:35 PM UTC:
I do think that pieces like the Perier Cannon could be very interesting pieces to create a modest variant. But I am still skeptical about the gating mechanism you propose in this variant to introduce them. It introduces a second unusual complication. You mention yourself that it is a difficult strategic decision when to introduce the Cannon.
Wouldn't it be much simpler to start the Cannon, say, on b1, moving the Knight to a2, and the a-Pawn to a3?