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The (BN) is actually one of the most wonderful pieces ever designed. The
exceptional synergy between the B and N move make it unexpectedly powerful,
and this power is wielded with exquisit grace when the piece is properly
used. It creates action and excitement on the board, wherever it goes. The
only name that does it right would be 'Dancer'.

The Mad Queen is a comparatively dull and Boorish invention compared to
(BN). The (RN) piece is not so hot. It is a bit clumsy. In Chess with FIDE
Pawns, open files tend to be scarce, and orthogonal movers are severely
hindered in the middle game, the phase of the game that counts. Diagonal
moves run the show. Anyone having watched sufficiently many high-quality
games involving these pieces will attest to that.

Quite possibly (RN) would be a wonderful piece in combination with
Berolina Pawns.