How to play Fischer Random (Chess 960)

Learn the rules to the Chess Variant: Fischer Random (also called Chess 960), quickly and concisely - This video has no distractions, just the rules. For a refresher of the original Chess rules, check out this video:    • How to play Chess (2024 rules)  

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Rules:
During setup place the pawns in their regular positions but randomize the back row of one side with the following restrictions: The King goes between the two Rooks. The Bishops are placed on opposite color squares. Mirror this setup for the opposing player.

A player may castle once per game under the normal chess rules by moving the King and Rook to the same spaces they would go to in normal Chess. All the space in the castle must be vacant and clear from check, no matter the distance, in order to castle. You must always use the rook that started the game closest to the side you which to castle. When castling king side, move the king to the G file and the rook to the F file. When casting queen side, move the king to the C file and the rook to the D file.