Hello how may I help you? Can you help me with the rules of a game? yes what would you like to know? Who usually goes first in the game of chess? White traditionally moves first If both players are okay with it, could black go first? If both players agree, then yes Great, is there an advantage to going first? Yes there have been discussions that going first gives the player an uneven advantage I'm not good enough for that to matter anyway. Thanks for the help! You're welcome