How do you choose the starting position in chess960?

There are different ways to compose the initial position of a game:

• Starting position draw or FRC (Fischer Random Chess)

• Agreement or designation of initial position

• Composition by both players of the starting position

1. Starting position draw or FRC (Fischer Random Chess)

Bobby Fischer in the presentation of the modality proposed to do it this way, that's why the name of (FRC Fischer Random Chess).

It can be done through letters, dice or electronic means. There are digital chess clocks that randomly determine a position.

2. Agreement or designation of initial position

Prior to the start of the game, the position is already determined, either by agreement between the players or by designation of the organization.

You can set a starting position for a game, round, or tournament.

3. Composition by both players of the starting position

It consists that between both players they alternately place the pieces arriving at an initial starting position made up of both

If this case becomes universal, the draw and the use of auxiliary means are avoided. In such a way that to play a game of chess, you only need a board, pieces and two players who want to play, nothing else is necessary.