29. A Pawn can perpetually chase. Two or more Pawns can work together to perpetually chase. If one of the moves of the Pawn's perpetual chase involves a Rook, Cannon, or Knight, it is still allowed. (See example in Diagram 69 and 70)


Diagram 69: Red (in Capital) moves first

P2=1 c9=8
P1=2 c8=9
P2=1 c9=8
P1=2 ....

Explanation:
A Pawn can perpetually chase. This game is a draw.

Diagram 70: Red (in Capital) moves first

P2=3 h7-8
P3=2 h8+7
P2=3 h7-8
P3=2 h8+7
P2=3 ...

Explanation:
The Red Pawn, with the help of the Cannon, perpetually chases the Black Knight. This is allowed. However, if Red has another Cannon in the third file, it will be an illegal perpetual chase.

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