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interesting that the most balanced one is extremely similar to the default, which is not so: > \#198 (\texttt{QNBRKBNR})is the most balanced, with both evaluat
by thatfunkymunki 8mo ago
interesting that the most balanced one is extremely similar to the default, which is not so:
> \#198 (\texttt{QNBRKBNR})is the most balanced, with both evaluation and asymmetry near zero... Remarkably, the classical starting position-despite centuries of cultural selection-lies far from the most balanced configuration.
- copper4eva 8mo agoThat formation is pretty close to the standard position though. Just swaps a Queen and Rook. It puts the Queen in the corner, a less aggressive position with less options to develop. I've only played a little 960, but these queen in the corner positions seem to often lead into more closed positions.
- NickC25 8mo agoYeah, agree, but in the setup you mentioned, 1.b3 and 1. b4 are both strong moves, because it basically forces the game to develop kingside from the get-go. Seems the opening can get really sharp, or basically a race to bunker via 1.Nf3