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The practice makes the master join a chess club

One of the easiest ways to learn to play chess is to join a chess club.  One can join a chess club to play chess as early as grade school.  There are town and cities that offer chess clubs for kids and adults of all ages.  Even many high schools across the country have a … Continue reading

Chess boards without them there is no game

Over the course of time there have been many chess boards developed.  From your standard wodden chess boards to your all pewter chess boards.  There are many variations depending on how you like to play the game and what surface you like to play on.  There are even chess tables.  Yes, chess tables.  Tables that … Continue reading

Chess movies and celebrities

If there are two things that go together it could be chess and celebrities.  Some have made some great chess movies while others have just played chess in a movie.  But there is always something memorable about a scene.  Something always stands out to be different.  Chess and celebrities seem to fit as Forrest Gump … Continue reading

Chess titles through history

Over time, some of the best chess players ever have won or received chess titles.  Chess titles are given to some of the best chess players ever.  These titles are like titles in other sports.  You get chess titles for certain victories.  Some chess titles have more honor than other like titles in boxing or … Continue reading

Create your own chess tactics

In chess, a chess tactic refers to a short sequence of moves which limits the opponent’s options and may result in tangible gain. Chess tactics are usually contrasted to strategy, in which advantages take longer to be realized, and the opponent is less constrained in responding.  When developed, these moves will show you how to … Continue reading

Chess strategy the basis for a great game

If one is to become a true chess master one has to take chess lessons to learn proper chess strategy.  You have to learn to crawl before you can walk.  Once you have a grasp of the basic moves and functions of the game pieces, you have to change how you think about game playing.  … Continue reading

Keeping alive the chess clock

Over the period of chess history, many chess champions have learned the artful use of how to maintain the chess clock.  One can not become a master in chess unless they learn how to manage the chess clock.  You may be timed on some moves or you can have all the time in the world.  … Continue reading

The History of the Game of Chess

Kosteniuk World Chess Champion

3D Chess the new era of Play Chess

Since the invention of computers, people have found many different ways to not just play chess on line, but develop chess art for chess sets.  Developers are using software to create 3D chess pieces and game boards for easier development.  Having an outline on the computer makes it easier for designers to create chess art … Continue reading