Top Myths About Chess 960

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Mark weeks (http://chess960frc.blogspot.com) :

  • It isn't real chess
  • It's a variant of traditional chess
  • It wasn't invented by Fischer
  • The rules for castling are complicated
  • You need special equipment to choose the start position
  • Some start positions are forced wins for White
  • It's only for very strong chess players
  • It erases the stronger player's natural advantage
  • Some start positions are too bizarre or illogical for serious play
  • It's mainly for people who are too lazy to work on traditional chess openings
  • It will kill the chess publishing industry
  • It won't help you play traditional chess             
FRENCHBASHER

ty I only play 960 now, it is more fun and you're right

FRENCHBASHER

ty I only play 960 now, it is more fun and you're right

FRENCHBASHER

fun starts with the first move immediately 

FRENCHBASHER

after two three moves positions are incredibly news and difficult

just fascinating, positions of knight are to be often on column a or h !!! to get further quick development

castle is just fasinating too so much combinations on big castle with piece on a1a8 h1 h8! ty

Lennoy

i love it that way

FRENCHBASHER

yes