A new -(and much better) sort of Chess game , *Fair-Chess* !
Being interested in chess for two decades now, i designed a chess variant in which the intrinsic White advantage is compensated by removing the f2 and c7 pawns (calibrated by engine analysis). Also, in such a way detailed knowledge of opening theory is not important anymore (but it still looks more like normal chess than Chess960, also called 'Freestyle' nowadays.... ).
In addition, a(n) -optional- handicap system which makes playing more fun for both sides, especially the weaker. This would make it a more ''fair'' game between players with very different playing abilities (ratings), playing rated games is still possible with the system i devised (with compensation). Results: longer games, more practice in middle game and endgames, and thus also a better training method. It can revolutionize the (Fide) chess world; see the readme.txt. Available a prototype with the zillions-of-games program;
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Features

  • New initial board layout, with f2 and c7 pawns removed
  • Plus a handicap system, with other- different- board setups, depending on difference in playing strength
  • rated games and tournaments still possible (with compensation depending on rating class differences)

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GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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  • NB this is a prototype, using the zillionsofgame framework. However development with another opensource engine, using the same specifications as demonstrated (for FC), is encouraged. Even a cross-platform 'app' (eg for android) might be an idea.
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Operating Systems

Windows

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Win32 (MS Windows)

Registered

2014-08-12