Larry Smith wrote on Tue, Apr 6, 2004 01:55 AM UTC:
Also, the Bishop in Shogi can promote to the Dragon Horse and gain the
ability to step one orthogonal. Thus being able to shift diagonal
patterns.
And to continue the potential of inner game dynamics. Most FIDE-style
games allow for Pawns to promote to Bishops. Thus creating the potential
of Bishops on either diagonal pattern.
So, the initial set-up of the Bishop is not the sole determination of any
game. And it actually can create definite strategic dynamics. So a game
most be evaluated in its full potential and not just its initial set-up.
What if a game has a Bishop on a single pattern and there is never the
potential of a Bishop on the other? Does this, in itself, negate the
value of the game?