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Subject: Re: Now that Shredder-FRC is finally here, answer this 2 years old question.

Author: Michael Henderson

Date: 19:32:33 07/15/05

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On July 15, 2005 at 20:37:21, Tord Romstad wrote:

>On July 15, 2005 at 19:24:04, Jorge Pichard wrote:
>>
>>PS: Chess960 is here to stay and it will become very popular soon :-)
>
>Maybe it will, maybe it won't.  If it really does become very popular,
>I will be very disappointed.  FRC is one of the least interesting of
>the numerous chess variants I have seen.  It is already depressing
>to see how much attention it gets compared to the many more
>interesting chess-like games out there.  I really hope this trend does
>not continue.   :-(
>
>I have nothing against abandoning classical chess in favor of some
>new, more exciting chess variant.  But please, let's choose
>something better than FRC.
>
>Tord

Agreed.  Lately, I have examined many chess variants and they are so much more
interesting than classical chess.  Currently I am trying 10x8 chess.  It feels
great when you can actually beat a top computer using your deep strategy and
intuitive foresight!  FRC is a good start though.  Maybe people will realize:
maybe there is an even better chess variant I could be playing!

Michael



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