Hello how may I help you? I am having trouble finding out who goes first in chess White is the side that goes first. Does white have an advantage if chosen to go first? There are debates about this. Some people do think so. How about checkers, which color goes first? In that case it's the black side. Oh I see, that is some good information to know. Can I help anything else? No but I hope I can be a chess master soon Good luck!