Zermelo's theorem says that only one of three possibilities is possible in a 2-player solved game; First player (white) wins, second player (black) wins, or there is a forced draw.
In the game of chess, these outcomes correspond to:
-
White wins
-
Black wins
-
Forced draw
If chess is solved before 2080, must perfect play result in white winning?
For the purpose of this question, chess is considered to be solved if
-
it is proved that white will win, lose or draw from the initial position, given perfect play on both sides
-
it is shown that there exists a unique result of perfect play from the initial position, which is either: white wins, black wins, or forced draw
Resolution is by publication of peer-reviewed article that is not shown to be mistaken for at least 3 years post-publication.
For the purpose of this question, the 50-move rule does not force a draw. Games that don't end, are considered drawn, for the purpose of this question
This question resolves ambiguously if the question does not resolve before Jan 1st, 2080.