Thanks, George. I like your version better, but didn't remember where I'd
seen it. The quote I grabbed from wikipedia was remarkably bland.
This is not to say there is anything wrong with Spartan Chess. I agree
wholeheartedly with Ji that this entire online conversation/balancing of a
very novel Chess with Different Armies force was totally fascinating. HG,
Steven, thanks to both of you.
ps: Steven - see, you're actually safer when I'm on vacation... ask
George! :-D