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REPORT OF NATIONAL MUSEUM, 1896. 



wLicli move along the diagonal lines, also never quit the " Palace," 

 although other pieces may enter or pass through it. The " Elephants" 

 move two squares diagonally, but can not jump over an intermediate 

 piece nor cross the " River." The " Horse" has the move of our Knight, 

 but may not jump over an intermediate piece. It may cross the 

 "River," the "River" forming one-half of its move. The "Chariot" 



Fig. 169. 



CHINESE CHESS. 

 From Korean Games. 



moves like our " Castle," and may cross the " River." The " Cannons" 

 move like the " Chariot," except that they can not move without jump- 

 ing over one piece, but they can not jump over two. The "Footsol- 

 diers" move and take one point at a time in a forward direction. They 

 can cross the "River," the "River" itself being one move. When 

 across, they can move and take either in a forward or lateral direction. 



