Oh, I meant something about piece odds doesn't sit well with me (hence the parentheses); time odds are fine and dandy, but in effect it's pretty much the same thing as letting the flag drop, wouldn't you agree?

I don't get to play masters a whole lot. I had the pleasure of playing an FM in a simul last year and my friend is closing in on the CM title as we speak (usually I get creamed then taken to school). Either which way, comparing what goes on at our house to master games is WAY off. :)

I think it would be hilarious and exciting to play a game where each player gets to flip the board a certain number of times.

That variant is in the chess variant encyclopedia.

I've tried this a couple of times with the modification that tables were turned only once. It can be a nice eye opener for both parties and quite the challenge for the stronger party.

good call tho, thanks for posting :)

My favorite variations are Spherical Replacement Chess and Bombing Chess