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Chess960: Better than Classical Chess

I am writing this post to spread a blasphemous message that "Chess960 is BETTER than classical Chess." It is my hope and prediction that 960 will no longer be called a "variant" in the future because it will have equaled classical chess in popularity. This video about Chess960 is actually not a very good video, but it delivers the message that many of us 960 fans are trying to spread as the variant grows in popularity.

Why do I think 960 is better than classical chess? Because Chess960 completely eradicates the ability to study openings. Now chess can be played as it was meant to be played - at the spur of the moment! We all have to train our minds to become better calculators, strategists, tacticians, but not rememberers. Chess960 levels the playing field between players who have years of study and players who don't.

It's too bad that Fischer is no longer around to see his creation become popular, but it's cool that his legacy will live on in this "New Chess."

If you haven't played 960 yet don't be scared and just try it!

Comments

  • 3 years ago

    platolag

    If it ain't broke dont fix it!

  • 3 years ago

    clizaw

    I hear what you're saying and it's a fact of life that experience and practice pay off in all matters of expertise. But chess is different from playing a musical instrument, kung fu, etc. because each chess game is supposed to be a unique game. Basically, chess is not supposed to be a memory game but a vision game. We have to first ask ourselves: What is chess? Is it the extracirricular study of openings and strategy, or is it the spontaneous gameplay at the board? I think chess is a game that should be played at the board and not from a book, if you know what I mean. I think success at chess should be based on your vision and instincts, not on the amount of your book study.

  • 3 years ago

    peterwaffles

    i do share the sentiment a bit. I do hate the fact that there is a lot of memorization involved.

    But then again the same happens with the piano, kung fu, origami, cooking and so on. After you get past that "event horizon" point, it does come down to other things other then memorization.

    I love 960. But classical chess is fantastic.

    Good post tho.

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