Chess Classic Mainz 2007 is conspicuously using Chess960 as name of the variant we know better as Fischer Random chess. Perhaps it has something to do with branding, as they boast about hosting Chess960 FiNet World Championship, which is nothing more than strong lineup.
Even ICC, enjoying regular “Fischer is genius” vs “Fischer is lunatic” arguments during its live broadcasts, says Chess 960 Internet Championship 2007.
First official Fischer Random event was match between young Peter Leko and GM Stanimir Nikolic in Kanjiza.
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