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FIDE To Launch Official Chess960 Rating SystemMagnus Carlsen has another ratings list to top after FIDE announced players will have an official FIDE rating for Fischer Random Chess from 2027—but the move may also provide a test of how popular the format really is.October 3, 2026·4 min read

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A pinned piece cannot move without exposing a more valuable one behind it.

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