All About Chess

Hobbies Articles | February 12, 2010 There are a number of people today who treat the game of chess as far more than just a game. They see it as a way of life, akin perhaps to an ideology. It is full of intrigue, challenges, mystery and excitement. There are a number of people today who treat chess as far more than just a game. They equate chess to a philosophy, and even a variation of lifestyle.�It is rife with intrigue, challenges, mystery and excitement. It is so fascinating that pieces of art and literature portray various aspects of the sport.�If you�re not convinced, just take a look at the wide selection of themed chess boards and chess pieces in the market. Not surprisingly, there�s also a group of fanatics who are not just loving the game but also delving into chess set collectibles. The game is indeed a phenomenon that has taken the whole world by storm. Its image has greatly undergone a transformation: from boring and old-school, chess is now viewed as hip and hot! And it ap...

Entertainment Articles | January 21, 2008 The number of recognized chess variants is growing.� And this not only attracts whole new leaguesof chess players, but it has also created new chess board designs far differentthan the original 8 x 8 chess boards.� According to an online independent voluntary judiciarycommittee, there are approximately 43 recognized chess variants, and the numberis growing.� The increased variety ofgame play has not only attracted whole new leagues of chess players, but it hasalso created new chess board designs far different than the original 8 X 8chess boards.� � This adventurous exploration of the game�s variousgeometrical and multi-plane possibilities has helped to put forward many newand interesting design concepts.� Mostnew chess board designs, however, fail the test of time.� This is usually due to the inventor�s flawedunderstanding of entertainment value and the necessary math that made chess thegame that it is in the first place.�However, others did, ...

Hobbies Articles | September 23, 2009 Thinking about learning how to play chess?� The first step is to gain a good understanding of the capabilities and limitations of each of your chess pieces. Chess pieces can have different values and capabilities. Every chess set is made up of a certain number of chess pieces, which usually consist of one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and 8 pawns. A player can obtain extra bishops, knights, rooks, or queens by having one of their pawns reach the opponent�s side of the chess board. One of the players has chess pieces that are all white and the other player has chess pieces that are all black, so the sides are referred to as black and white. In the game of chess, the word �piece� can have three unique meanings. The first meaning that it can have is just any one of the actual chess pieces in the chess set, including all of the pawns. The second meaning that �piece� can have is any of the chess pieces except for pawn, so usually...

Hobbies Articles | December 17, 2010 At first glance, chess doesn't seem too complex at all. Other than the chess pieces and the chess board itself, you need only to master the rules - just as you would in Monopoly. To maximize your playing experience however, you'll learn that you'd like to take risks and transcend the basics. Chess isn�t at all that hard. This is almost everyone�s first impression. There is a board, rules and game pieces; in theory once you master the rules, playing game should be easy, not much harder than playing Monopoly. To make the most out of your playing experience though, you�ll eventually wish to take risks and transcend the basics. As a matter of fact, chess imparts valuable knowledge on strategic planning � knowledge that is critical to the success of the militia; hence; you might like to see yourself as a general and the match as a battle. Just Relax Chess isn�t that scary. Don�t let negative thinking get the better of you. A number of individ...

Education Articles | December 10, 2004 ... Chess or E-mail Chess might be for you if can't spend a lot of time playing without ... because you also have a life E-mail chess is an ... from the postal chess which wa Correspondence Chess or E-mail Chess might be for you if can't spend a lot of time playing without interuptions because you also have a life E-mail chess is an evolution from the postal chess which was very popular in the late 19th century. Both can be catogarized under the term Correspondance Chess Unlike postal chess where time is measured in days,online e-mail messages can be delivered almost instantaneously Correspondence chess allows people or clubs geographically distant to play one another without meeting in person. The length of a game played by correspondence can vary depending on the method used to transmit the moves - a game played via server or by e-mail might last no more than a few months, but a game played by post between players in different countries ...

Hobbies Articles | September 11, 2009 Chess is a competitive sport and there are several opinions about how to improve�one's game.� But the most important thing you need�to do to become a master chess player is to practice�continuously. What can you do to improve your chess game? There are many opinions on this topic, but the main thing you can do to improve is to practice continuously. Chess has always been a competitive sport, even before the first world chess championships in 1886. People always regarded chess champions as great intellectuals who always propel the game to greater heights every time they play the game. As of now, the current World Chess Champion is Viswanathan Anand and like most chess grandmasters, he started playing the game at a very early age of six and proceeded to win a lot of official chess tournaments. Today, he is one of the most recognized grandmasters of chess and an embodiment of the game�s prestige. As anyone can point out, most people who aspire to ...

Family Articles | December 6, 2004 Where design meets ... well made chess table isn't going to make you a better chess player but it is going to bring a level of class to both your game, and the room that it resides in, that Where design meets functionality A well made chess table isn't going to make you a better chess player but it is going to bring a level of class to both your game, and the room that it resides in, that no ordinary chess board can match. More than a piece of furniture, chess tables make a statement that you are not merely a chess player, you are a chess connoisseur! As you might imagine, chess tables exist solely for playing chess. They typically are made of solid wood with rosewood, cedar, and mahogany being the most popular. Exotic wood version are also available. The chess board is generally made of inlaid wood that is integral to the table top. Most tables also provide two felt-lined drawers for storage of pieces and pawns. Like any other furniture piece...

Entertainment Articles | March 1, 2010 Searching for the perfect chess game can take time and perseverance. If you are a fan and avid player then you might want a board that compliments your style and taste. There is a huge variety of ches... Searching for the perfect chess game can take time and perseverance. If you are a fan and avid player then you might want a board that compliments your style and taste. There is a huge variety of chess games available, from themed board games, to marble to solid wood construction. Bud rose wood and maple chess board with moulded edge is a classic looking board game. It comes in a beautiful multicoloured wood with molded edges and an extra wide solid black inlay. This board game offers the best in wood quality and color blending. The finest goods and veneers available are integral in this chess game. The board is sealed in polyurethane satin for an extra polished look. Classic Manna, marble and onyx chess set comes in a 12`` board. This game is a g...

Family Articles | August 29, 2005 Magnetic chess sets are a truly innovative idea.  They use magnetic fields to secure the chess pieces to the board during play, insuring that the pieces will not move.  Magnetic chess sets a... Since the pieces and board are magnetic, people are able to use these sets in moving vehicles or during airplane flights.  Sometimes the magnetic fields are so strong that people can turn the board upside down and the pieces still won't fall off or shift.  Magnetic chess sets come in a variety of sizes.  Some of them are as small as a checkbook, while others have boards that measure a square foot.  Any size is good for travel, even the square foot models are still very small by chess set standards.  Another feature of magnetic chess sets is that most of them allow for the pieces to be stored inside the board.  The chessboard opens to its full size during play but often has a large storage compartment between the two halves ...