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alinghi
alinghi
Sep 8, 2010
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Hi all,

What is Chess960 and how can I play it?

Thanks,

alinghi

trigs
trigs
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Sep 8, 2010
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#2

chess 960 (or fischer random) was developed by bobby fischer. it takes the back rank of pieces and shuffles them randomly in each game. therefore, general openings and theory are put aside, and one must develop as one sees fit in whatever position arises.

you can play it by clicking on the 'play' link above, and then on 'online chess'. on the next screen, select 'start new game' on the menu to the right. then you have to change the option from 'standard chess' to 'chess960' (and complete all the other options as well). this will start a seek that another person can accept and the game will begin.

alinghi
alinghi
Sep 8, 2010
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#3
trigs wrote:

chess 960 (or fischer random) was developed by bobby fischer. it takes the back rank of pieces and shuffles them randomly in each game. therefore, general openings and theory are put aside, and one must develop as one sees fit in whatever position arises.

you can play it by clicking on the 'play' link above, and then on 'online chess'. on the next screen, select 'start new game' on the menu to the right. then you have to change the option from 'standard chess' to 'chess960' (and complete all the other options as well). this will start a seek that another person can accept and the game will begin.

Thank you very much, trigs.