All About Chess

Hobbies Articles | September 10, 2009 Chess is a very famous game played by millions of people around the world. Chess is usually�known as a wonderful intellectual sport and an enjoyable pass time but there are also some people who regard it just as a hobby. In fact, there are lots of people worldwide who like to collect different chess sets. Chess is a wonderful game played by millions of people worldwide. Some people play it to interact with different people on an intellectual level. Others play the game to enjoy themselves and pass the time while other people are into chess just as a hobby. In fact, there are many people all over the world who like to collect different chess sets. Sometimes, these people form groups or clubs to keep in touch with each other and help one another complete their collection. One fabulous group is known as Chess Collectors International. Just type the name into your favorite online search engine and they will pop right up. There are many different types ...

Hobbies Articles | February 11, 2010 Chess is more than a game. It�s also an art. No matter what kind of player you may be � master or newbie � there�s no such thing as running out of fresh chess moves every now and then. Chess is not just a way to pass time. It�s also an art form. Whether you are an expert, a master of strategies, a guru of techniques, or only a newbie, there is always something new and innovative, which you can try. The ideal qualities of a laudable chess player are not Utopian. Are you sharp, well organized and insightful? Perhaps you�re going to excel in chess! The greatest part of chess is obvious: It never becomes boring, because the challenge is ever present. The assortment of moves in the game is almost endless, which is not the case with your regular board games. Lucky streaks and chances are alien to a chess player�s vocabulary. In fact, chess is a matter of concentration, prowess, strategic thinking and foresight. The ability to think and plan ahead of the e...

Other Articles | December 8, 2006 If you like to play chess and you can�t find anyone to play with you should look for chess game download sites on the Internet. The advantage of using a chess game download is that you can play on your own and at any time you want to. You don�t have to wait for other people in order to play. You can even play a free game during your break time at work, if you happen to be one of the thousands of people who have a desk jockey job. I�m not lying when I say, that I have gotten more use from my chess game download than from any of my other Internet toys. Using a chess game download also allows you to play against the computer that is probably as good or better than any of your friends. Unless you have friends who are Grand or International Masters in the sport of chess, you will probably find it more difficult to beat a computer than with defeating your friends. It�s also a fact, that chess game download tournaments are far more challenging than almost...

Hobbies Articles | July 19, 2013 If you are bored to see standard black and white chess board, why don't you take a step ahead and bring some new look in your game. We discuss the same thing in this article. Chess is an thrilling sport for some individuals because there may be loads of action concerned on the board while non-players just see two people brooding over wooden pieces. The pieces within the chess set are all the time the same. They include the king, queen, bishops, knights, castles and pawns. Usually, these items are black and white, whereas the chessboard has black and white squares which are alternately arranged. Chess gamers and chess producers used this standard looking chess set for many decades. But this doesn't mean that your chess set should look the identical as others. Board games do not have to look boring or the identical as everybody else. There are chess sets which are made of different supplies, which let you show your individuality to the remainder ...

Hobbies Articles | September 10, 2009 Playing chess and being very good at it are two entirely different things. Nobody became great at chess overnight! There are several factors that distinguish chess masters from great chess players. And when it comes to becoming a great chess player without much practice and perseverance magnetic chess sets come in so handy. Learning to play chess is one thing, being very good at it is another. Nobody became great at chess overnight! There are several things that set chess masters apart from great chess players. Aside from getting a good grasp at the difference chess pieces� capacity, becoming a great player takes practice and perseverance. That�s why magnetic chess sets are so advantageous�you can easily play chess anytime and anywhere.� Magnetic fields, created by small magnets inside the bottom of chess pieces and a thin metal plate under the board, are used to keep the chess pieces in place, allowing you to play while riding in any moving vehicl...

Hobbies Articles | December 17, 2010 Online chess playing rooms are fantastic, yet some chess players feel that they are impersonal since they extract the real excitement out of chess. The setback that these players face upon leaving the chess rooms is that it's difficult to find another player who is both interested in chess and has the time to devote to playing chess in its entirety. Virtual chess communities are amazing, yet on the negative side, they do not possess the warmth of personal interaction. One of the biggest hurdles in a non-virtual community is meeting fellow chess enthusiasts who have enough time for a match or two. One means to resolve the dilemma is to find fellow chess enthusiasts in chess clubs. The Chess Club Chess clubs are organizations who share the same passion for chess. In addition to playing chess, members share strategy tips, hold scrimmages with each other, and compete in chess competitions. Chess Clubs in the Early Days Chess is a primitive game, but...

Family Articles | August 29, 2005 A long car ride or airplane trip is the perfect time for a game of chess.  There a variety of chess sets available for people who want to play chess on the go.  Electronic chess sets and che... Electronic chess sets are a relatively new invention.  Most of them allow for two human players or one human player against the computer. Two main kinds of electronic travel chess sets are three-dimensional and touch screen.  The three dimensional electronic chess sets involve players using chess pieces with pegs on the bottom into indentions on the chessboard.  The indentions have electronic sensors that let the computer know what kind of piece is placed there.  Many of these travel chess sets also give players advice on how to play and feature electronic lessons.  Touch screen electronic travel chess sets are similar to the three-dimensional games but they involve players touching the computer screen with a sensor to show wher...

Hobbies Articles | November 30, 2009 What can you do to turn into a better chess player? Many people will tell you that the best thing you can do is improve chess game through practice. How would you be able to improve your chess skills? Many people will tell you that the best thing you can do is improve chess game through practice. Even before 1886, when the first world championship of chess was organized, the game of chess was very competitive. People always regarded chess champions as great intellectuals who tend to propel the game to greater heights every time they play chess. At the moment Viswanathan Anand, who started playing chess while he was six years old and won loads of tournaments, is the current World Chess Champion. Today, Viswanathan is the most renowned master of chess. There are however many people that would have liked to develop their chess skills from an early age, but did not have the chance to do so. This however, can�t be used as an excuse not to be one of the b...

Entertainment Articles | July 9, 2008 Dating back some 5000 years ago, chess is one of the world's most ancient and popular games, known by everyone and played by millions. Due to chess being one of the oldest games created there are many interesting facts surrounding it. Because the chess game is being one of the oldest games created there are many interesting facts surrounding this game? Many researchers say that chess originates from India, due to its similarities to a Hindu game called Chaturanga that has been around just as long. However, there are some that believe it originates from China, 2nd century BC and the word �checkmate� actually derives from a Persian phrase �shah mat,� translating into �the king is defeated.� The game is so lost in its antiquity that no-one really knows where its origins lay. Chess originated in India in the 6th century. It was called "chaturanga", which means literary "four divisions of the military". Another theory is that is ...