I have seen that I can start a game from a wide variety of opening positions.  But what I want to do is create a game from a CUSTOM position.

I have a current game that is at an interesting position.  I want to play out the game with a couple variations.  I thought I could copy the FEP and create a new board from that FEP and play out the alternative.

Is this possible?  I don't care if it's rated or not.

Intressthing question, i was trying that myself too, but didn't manage.

So i hope someone knows the answer

Still didnt find a sollution, someone else ?

And again to hope for an answer, but my search went dead and i am afraid it ain't possible

i'd like to know this too

No.

What you can do is to make a series of moves to get your pieces into that position. It might be appropriate to make this a Takeback game (which will be unrated) - as it will be easier to adjust the starting position.

There are over 3,000 starting positions that can be selected - but it will be difficult to establish whether your desired start point is one of these.

(See also:

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/suggestions/custom-starting-positions2

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/does-anybody-think-this-would-be-fun

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/new-games-with-predetermined-set-up

)