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Gambits > Gambling (media.piefed.world)

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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@piefed.world 2 points 1 week ago

"Freestyle" chess (aka "960" or "Fischer Random") has gained a lot of popularity lately. Big tournaments with big funding, spearheaded by Magnus Carlson.

It's what you're describing, except it's the entire back row, including the king and queen.