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First move advantage in Western Chess - why does it exist?[Subject Thread] [Add Response]
H. G. Muller wrote on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 07:34 AM UTC:
What you claim all proves my point. If there is no viable static fortress,
it means that if one side is just sitting and waiting, starting form an
equal (say symmetric) position, doing no moves at all, he will soon find
himself in a lost position. So apparently the moves the opponent did were
worth something. Which means having the move is an advantage, and passing
your turn weakens your position.

The reversibility of the moves doesn't mean anything. Withdrawing pieces
takes moves. You cannot do that when you pass your turn.

I don't think deriving a few lines of opening theory can tell you
anything. How would you 'prove' that FIDE has a white advantage?
Encyclopedias have been filled with variations, and even the best lines for
white do ot result in a forced gain of material, not even a Pawn. So where
is the advantage?