This option is based on the very structure of the new chess – sphere, which has endless annular ranks, and on a sphere the symmetrical opposition of pieces can be avoided.

The kings are positioned on their base ranks, but not in opposition to each other. The other pieces are placed normally around the king. This variation is suitable for players willing to solve new positional challenges. Based on the structure of Ambit Chess, the resulting position is similar to castling to opposite sides. Attack on the other side (wing) can lead to interesting positions depending on the degree of displacement, because on the chess – sphere a symmetrical opposition is not a necessity! The asymmetrical starting position can be used in all three versions of the game. Challenging? YES!

The bishops operate with variable success in games with an asymmetrical starting position. Depending on the degree of displacement, their path collides with different pieces of the opponent and the result may or may not be favorable for the bishop. Thus the value or importance of squares lying between these two pieces is always determined by the mutual relation of their power.

E.g. If the black queen is displaced four squares to the right from d8 to h8, the remaining pieces are also displaced, their position being: Re8, Nf8, Bg8, Qh8, Ka8, Bb8, Nc8, Rd8.

In this situation interesting mirror images are created:
Bc1 can attack Bb8 and Rd8. Bb8 can attack Bc1 and Ra1.
Bf1 can attack Bg8 and Re8. Bg8 can attack Bf1 and Rh1.

The rooks of both players stand in opposition to the other player’s king and queen!
Rh1 can attack Qh8. Rd8 can attack Qd1.
Ra1 can attack Ka8. Re8 can attack Ke1.

The use of an asymmetric starting position is a revolutionary task in all versions of the game (simple, optimal and ultimate), that requires an open mind.