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The last paragraph states that black holds a decisive advantage by being allowed more plys at the end of each move. As it looks to me, that's plain wrong, since by the same token, white is allowed more plys at the end of his own move just the same. It's probably true that the game is a certain win for one side, but the given explanation is faulty in my opinion. If I'm not completely wrong here, the mentioned paragraph should be taken out. Thanks for your attention, and apologies if I'm wrong. Desaran.
Traditionally, the first move of the game goes to white with chess (and variants). With a variable number of individual moves made per player, the term "inning" is introduced for clarity (in the usual sense as with baseball).
Inning #1
W-1 move (ratio 1:0)
B-2 moves (ratio 1:2)
Black had 1 more move than white.
Inning #2
W-3 moves (ratio 4:2)
B-4 moves (ratio 4:6)
Black had 2 more moves than white.
Inning #3
W-5 moves (ratio 9:6)
B-6 moves (ratio 9:12)
Black had 3 more moves than white.
And so forth ...
Although a slight advantage is attributable to white by having the first move of the game, a decisive, grossly-large advantage exists for black where counted correctly at the end of each inning. Furthermore, the advantage only grows larger by 1 move with every inning that white survives.
Although a lot can be said for the ingenuity of white when this player somehow manages to win, this game is fundamentally unfair and unstable, notwithstanding. Black MUST make a serious error to lose. This is mathematically evident. So, there is actually nothing to argue about. If people enjoy playing the game anyway, so be it (I guess).
BadSanta
Incidentally, take a look at [1] from Doug Hyatt's website linked from the article: "The question theory seeks to answer is the following: Is progressive chess a win for white or is it a draw?" And a bit further down: "Both e4 and d4 are very strong moves. Both moves may very well win for white." Doesn't sound like Black has a decisive advantage to me... --Camembert