While we're at it, we can possibly create a new variant every few years with the aid of AlphaZero, to curb the memorisation trap. Here are the steps: 1. Think

While we're at it, we can possibly create a new variant every few years with the aid of AlphaZero, to curb the memorisation trap. Here are the steps: 1. Think of a new rule change; 2. Train AlphaZero for a period of time with the new rule; 3. Validate the viability of the new rule, based on two criteria: a) enough interesting lines discovered by AlphaZero; b) no obvious advantage for either black or white, based on the results of the AlphaZero training games; 4. Make the new rule officially accepted at FIDE for the next N years. 5. Repeat for the next cycle.