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Three-Dimensional Chess |
 | | In that case, it would make sense for the fl pieces to be arranged three rows deep on the top level instead of the bottom level, and for the kings and queens of both sides to face each other on the same file. |
 | | Unfortunately, the three sides are in a relationship such that one is, in effect, before, and the other is after, the third player, so the array is not symmetric with only two players. |
 | | Also, the top and bottom three levels are small rectangles; the green area simply shows where these rectangles stand in relation to the central 5 x 5 square of the five middle levels, so that alignment is unambiguous. |
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