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Michael Nelson wrote on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 03:51 AM UTC:
George,is the mate# also one for pieces such as the Amazon which can force
mate without the assistance of the friendly King? Is there a need to
distinguish these pieces from mate number 1 pieces such as the Rook which
can easily force mate with the help of the friendly King but not without
it?