Fischer random chess

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A possible starting position of Fischer random chess.

Etymology

Coined by chess player Bobby Fischer in 1996.

Noun

Fischer random chess (uncountable)

  1. (chess) A chess variant that differs from standard chess in that the pieces on the back ranks are almost completely shuffled.

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