Cross Chess in Cross Chess from Gliński's and Shafran's hexagonal variants, resulting in move possibilities more akin to standard chess. (E.g., a bishop has six diagonal move directions in Glinski's hex chess, whereas a Cross Chess bishop has four directions; a rook has six directions in Glinski's, whereas along ranks and on the Cross Chess board, it has four.) As with hex-based boards, three cell colors are used, but same-color cells highlight horizontal ranks on the Cross Chess board, not diagonals. The diagram shows the starting setup. Special rank and diagonal paths determine how pieces move, as described below. Check, checkmate, and
Papal Lateran Cross (The sacred and holy church of the Lateran - the mother and the head of all of the churches of the city and the world). The medal has been crafted in a number of designs: with or without an adjoining circle, as well as a solid medal with a cross in relief. The accompanying ribbon is red with blue stripes along the sides. Notable individuals who received this honor include: Papal Lateran Cross The Papal Lateran Cross () is a medal for recognition of merit bestowed by the Holy See. The Lateran Cross was commissioned by Pope Leo XIII, and