Initial composition by both players in chess960
Initial composition by both players in chess960
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Introduction
Introduction
It seems that there is evidence that certain starting positions have an advantage for White, due to having the exit turn. So that this is not a fact that invalidates the practice of this type of chess in high-level competitions, we propose that both players participate in a method of composition of the initial position with a bias for Black in order to equalize that advantage.
It seems that there is evidence that certain starting positions have an advantage for White, due to having the exit turn. So that this is not a fact that invalidates the practice of this type of chess in high-level competitions, we propose that both players participate in a method of composition of the initial position with a bias for Black in order to equalize that advantage.
Goal
Goal
This is a proposed method to compose the starting position of chess960, which we share so that it can be evaluated by everyone who wants to.
This is a proposed method to compose the starting position of chess960, which we share so that it can be evaluated by everyone who wants to.
The objective is for it to be put into practice in different environments, places, with different people, machines ... and to have the maximum feedback to be able to adjust and for a commission of experts to propose it to be adopted as a chess variation.
The objective is for it to be put into practice in different environments, places, with different people, machines ... and to have the maximum feedback to be able to adjust and for a commission of experts to propose it to be adopted as a chess variation.
Method
Method
The method is as follows, we assume that the pawns of both sides are placed on the board in the second row and that the rest of the pieces are outside the board.
The method is as follows, we assume that the pawns of both sides are placed on the board in the second row and that the rest of the pieces are outside the board.
From this point on, to place the remaining pieces in the first row, both players must be in front of the board and then the placement turns will begin.
From this point on, to place the remaining pieces in the first row, both players must be in front of the board and then the placement turns will begin.
1.Starting position pawns in the second row.
1.Starting position pawns in the second row.
For the pieces outside the board it is recommended to have the king and the two towers apart from the rest of the pieces since these will be placed on the last turn.
For the pieces outside the board it is recommended to have the king and the two towers apart from the rest of the pieces since these will be placed on the last turn.
2. Black's initial placement turn begins.
2. Black's initial placement turn begins.
Place one of the pieces of the group (queen, bishops or horses) in one of the 8 squares in its first row.
Place one of the pieces of the group (queen, bishops or horses) in one of the 8 squares in its first row.
Then it is White's turn.
Then it is White's turn.
3. White on his turn places the same piece that Black placed on the symmetrical square of his first row.
3. White on his turn places the same piece that Black placed on the symmetrical square of his first row.
Then they choose a piece from the group (queen, bishops or horses) and place it in one of the 7 remaining squares in the first row.
Then they choose a piece from the group (queen, bishops or horses) and place it in one of the 7 remaining squares in the first row.
It is Black's turn.
It is Black's turn.
4. Black on his turn places the same piece that White placed on the symmetrical square of his first row.
4. Black on his turn places the same piece that White placed on the symmetrical square of his first row.
They then choose a remaining piece from that group (queen, bishop, or horse) and place it in one of the remaining 6 squares in the first row.
They then choose a remaining piece from that group (queen, bishop, or horse) and place it in one of the remaining 6 squares in the first row.
It is White's turn.
It is White's turn.
5. White repeats the same operation.
5. White repeats the same operation.
It is Black's turn.
It is Black's turn.
6. Black does the same and puts the last piece of the group (queen, bishops or horses).
6. Black does the same and puts the last piece of the group (queen, bishops or horses).
7. It is at this moment that Black finishes placing his pieces by placing the black king in the 3 squares that remain in the central square and the black rooks in the remaining 2 squares, thus putting all the pieces in place.
7. It is at this moment that Black finishes placing his pieces by placing the black king in the 3 squares that remain in the central square and the black rooks in the remaining 2 squares, thus putting all the pieces in place.
Then it is White's turn.
Then it is White's turn.
8. White places the remaining pieces symmetrically with Black, starting with the remaining piece from the initial group of pieces to be placed and then placing the king and the two towers.
8. White places the remaining pieces symmetrically with Black, starting with the remaining piece from the initial group of pieces to be placed and then placing the king and the two towers.
White has a turn to start the game.
White has a turn to start the game.
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