How to eliminate the first-move advantage.

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CraigIreland

Jul 19, 2023

#21

IronSteam1 wrote:

blueemu wrote:

You eliminate the first move advantage by playing two games... one as White, and one as Black.

^ This.

Also, regarding the original post: the "first-move advantage" is actually an illusion. Chess should (in theory) be a draw from the opening position.

White's first move "advantage" is nullified on the very next half-turn, when Black responds with his own first move.

White disturbs the equilibrium, then Black restores it. Rinse and repeat ...

Wins or losses happen because both players will inevitably make mistakes along the way ...

While you're probably correct that with perfect play Black can always achieve a draw, there is still an advantage for White. White can afford to make slightly more inaccuracies and still draw. If Black makes slightly more inaccuracies they can lose.