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I've long been a fan of giving Black the option to switch colours after seeing White's first move (suggested earlier by Abigail-III). Then players have to choose a first move they're happy with from b…

My feeling as a top atomic player over many years is that playing variants has had no negative impact on my regular chess skill. If anything it's been positive as atomic has taught me lessons about pr…

No, similarity to chess is not the reason at all. The reason is explained by Iubar. I have organised variant WCs, including the very first one on lichess. In every case it's done by players and the va…

@ieatpants As you are 1900+ and motivated I say try not to sweat too much about reaching 2000. If you look to be a better player than before and focus on that, rather than focus on the number, it will…

@tipau v @CalmWaters, Last 16, Saturday 6th February 15:00 UTC

tipau 5 @RoyalManiac 0 https://chessvariants.training/Variant960/Game/4ufwhx0g

tipau v @RoyalManiac Saturday 30th January 15:00 UTC

tipau 5 marinakosova 0 - https://chessvariants.training/Variant960/Game/hesb7nbh

tipau v marinakosova 19:00 UTC Wednesday 27-Jan (today)