Chess960 (1996)

Fischer Random Chess, also known as Chess960, is a variation of the game of chess invented by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer. It was announced on June 19, 1996, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The game employs the same board and pieces as classical chess, but the starting position of the pieces on the players’ home ranks is randomized, following certain rules. Fischer Random Chess aims to eliminate the complete dominance of openings preparation in classical chess, replacing it with creativity and talent.

Game Components of Fischer random chess

Board: The same 8×8 board used in classical chess.Pieces: The same pieces as in classical chess, with no new pieces introduced.Setup: The starting position of the pieces on the players’ home ranks is randomized, with some restrictions to ensure certain pieces are placed correctly.

Gameplay Mechanics of Fischer random chess

The game is played with the same rules as classical chess, with no new rules introduced.The starting position of the pieces is randomized, with some restrictions to ensure certain pieces are placed correctly.Both players have an identical random shuffle of their pieces on their respective back rows before the game begins.

Game Objective of Fischer random chess

The Game Objective of Fischer random chess is to achieve checkmate, just as in classical chess.

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