India, Feb. 17 -- Chess960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, was introduced by legend Bobby Fischer in 1996, and it has always been a mystery among fans and players. It is a type of chess variant that randomises the starting position of the pieces on the back rank, reducing the impact of opening theory and promoting creativity in gameplay. The first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Germany was a huge revelation for fans, as Vincent Keymer beat the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana to reign supreme at Weissenhaus.

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is based on the Chess960 variant, and its opening tournament created a sense of excitement regarding the format. For Indian fans, it became a bittersweet memory as D Gukes...