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From: Peter Schaefer <schaefer@malaga.math.uni-augsburg.de>
Subject: Re: Stratego
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Graphics: There is xstratego for Xwindows(unix). try that.

Strategy: It is best to set up the pieces so that neighboring have a difference
   of at least two in rank. bombs should be used to protect flags, and to
   block the other flank ( partially ). bombs should not be close to bombs.
   Sergeants should guard bombs. The spy should team up with the **** .
   You should have equal forces on both sides, or only neglectable units
   on one side.

Tactics: Mark pieces as "unknown to me/ to enemy" or their rank.
         Add a set/counters of "suspected ranks/ruled out ranks".

For example, a piece that does not take the X will not be a spy.
Unless your opponent has been sleeping( things like that happen ).
A piece that moves close to an X might be a spy, or a piece that is close
to it may be the spy. It is also possible that one of the squares you will have
to retreat to is close to the spy. => You should always leave a safe path of
retreat for your pieces.
This is a bit complex, as you have to take into account
neighboring pieces. Perhaps the piece also has something more important to do,
like protecting its flag or attacking your flag. A timing problem.
Pieces that have moved may not be bombs.
Pieces behind bombs may be flags. 

Thanks for listening,
-- 
Peter Sch"afer

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