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M Winther wrote on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 09:23 AM UTC:
No, you guys have to give up the idea that the perfect position is the
perfectly equal position. You sound like feminists. The FIDE position
is particularly good, better than any of the FRC positions, just because
it gives white a slight first move advantage.
In this way an energy gradient is created in which good defensive and
attacking play can take place. It is a challenge to try to utilize this little
tactical or strategical initiative and transform it into a winning position.
To black, it is an interesting challenge to defend the position, despite
white's advantage. If there were no first move advantage, then the theorists
would soon work out how to create equality for black. 90% of the
GM games would end in a draw, and people would loose interest in the
game. The first move advantage vouches for a popular game. The problem
is the obverse. It is becoming more and more difficult to procure
an advantage among GM:s, on account of theoretical developments. One
solution is to introduce higher complexity, like adding a new pawn
move (Valiant Chess), or changing the castle rules slightly (Castle Chess).

M. Winther

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