Tag Archives: chess

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

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

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

Start playing chess in 5 minutes

Many people have been away from chess for a few years.  Some might remember everything and some may be rusty.  Some may not be able to tell the difference from a rook or a pawn.  Sometimes one needs to get a refresher course if you want to be a good player again.  One can start … Continue reading

The right time to play chess!!

When I was younger, my father had taught me how to play chess.  The interesting thing was, he always liked to find places to play chess.  I mean, there were certain places to play chess he liked more than other.  We always found it quiet in the backyard or in our basement.  We had a … Continue reading