2 papers
physics.soc-ph2026
Not all Chess960 positions are equally complex
Marc Barthelemy
We analyze strategic complexity across all 960 Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess) starting positions. Stockfish evaluations reveal a near-universal first-move advantage for White ($\l…
physics.soc-ph2025
Chess variation entropy and engine relevance for humans
Marc Barthelemy
Modern chess engines significantly outperform human players and are essential for evaluating positions and move quality. These engines assign a numerical evaluation to position…