Chess960's random setups still favor white, new study reveals

Chess is a relatively simple game to learn but a very difficult one to master. Because the starting positions of the pieces are fixed, top players have relied on memorizing the "best" opening moves, which can sometimes result in boring, predictable games. To encourage more creative play and move away from pure memory, former world champion Bobby Fischer proposed Chess960 in the 1990s.

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