Chess Generalship, Vol. I. Grand ReconnaissanceYoung, Franklin K. (Franklin Knowles)
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Chess Generalship, Vol. I. Grand Reconnaissance
Young, Franklin K. (Franklin Knowles)
Chess
Furthermore, White having the superiority in Numbers may move with an
equal force against either objective designated by the Third Term of the
equation, and with his excess force against one or more adverse vital
points, simultaneously, against which latter movement, Black obviously
has no adequate defence.
TACTICO-LOGISTIC INEQUALITY
The Tactico-Logistic Inequality is the algebraic expression of the
relative advantages and disadvantages in Time and in Numbers appertaining
to opposing Strategetic Entireties.
Such advantages and disadvantages are denoted by the terms, viz.:
+T. Signifies the absolute advantage in Time, _i.e._, the ability of
an army, a grand column, a wing or a corps d’armee to move, while the
opposing force must remain stationary.
-T. Signifies the absolute disadvantage in Time, _i.e._, the obligation
of an army, a grand column, a wing, or a corps d’armee to remain
stationary, while the opposing force is in motion.
+N. Signifies the absolute advantage in Numbers, _i.e._, the larger
number of corps d’armee.
-N. Signifies the absolute disadvantage in Numbers, _i.e._, the smaller
number of corps d’armee.
=N. Signifies the equality in Numbers, _i.e._, the same number of corps
d’armee.
There are six forms of the Tactico-Logistic Inequality, viz.:
1. +T+N
------
-T-N
2. +T=N
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-T=N
3. +T-N
------
-T+N
4. -T+N
------
+T-N
5. -T=N
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+T=N
6. -T-N
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+T+N
INITIAL STRATEGETIC EQUATION
The Initial Strategetic Equation is made up of those terms which compose
the Strategic Syllogism and the Tactico-Logistic Inequality, viz.:
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(+A+S+M) + (+T+N) - (-A-S-M) + (-T-N) =
the Normal Motif and Direction of Effort.
RULE
1. _Set down in parenthesis those terms of the Strategic Syllogism which
appertain to White._
_Set down in parenthesis those terms of the Tactico-Logistic Inequality
which appertain to White._
_Connect the two kindred terms thus constructed, by the sign of addition,
to show that each is to augment the other, and superscore all by the same
vincula to show that all are to be taken together to form one side of the
resulting equation._
* * * * *
2. _Repeat this process for the Black terms to construct the second side
of the Initial Strategetic Equation, and separate the White from the
Black terms by a minus sign._
STRATEGETIC VALUES
The Strategetic Values of the terms contained in the Strategic Syllogism
and in the Tactico-Logistic Inequality are shown by the appended tables,
viz.:
TABLE OF STRATEGIC VALUES.
_Term._ _Post._ _Direction._ _Motif._
1. +A Grand Vertex Tactical Key of To give checkmate
Objective Plane
2. +M Point Proximity Point of Junction To queen a Pawn
en command
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