Fischer Random
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Magnus Carlsen shared insights on Fischer Random Chess (Chess960) during his conversation with in an episode of the . Fischer Random Chess involves placing the major pieces randomly on the back rank while ensuring certain rules like keeping bishops on opposite colors and allowing castling 1.
Carlsen explained that the randomness of the starting position makes for unique and diverse games. Although engines have an even greater advantage in this format, it pushes players to rely more on pure chess skills rather than memorized lines. He expressed a desire to see more classical long games in Fischer Random Chess to truly explore the depth of this variant 1.
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