Chess: black and white

Self-tutoring about chess: the tutor makes an observation.

Most chess players seem to prefer playing white. The reason is obvious: white moves first, and chess is about choosing and occupying the best squares on the board. Being first at a buffet offers the same advantage as playing white in chess.

That being said, you can still end up with a very fine dinner from a buffet even if you’re not first up; similarly, you can still win at chess playing black.

My son prefers playing white, but I think his best victories tend to happen when he’s playing black. I see that with other players as well.

Is playing white really an advantage in chess? Statistically, yes; however, for a given player, it may not be. I think some chess players prefer playing white when actually they’re better with black:)

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