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The Best Openings in ChessSo, you're bad at chess? You don't know how to begin a match that will set you up for a win? Read and study these Chess Openers / Defenses and improve your chess game.
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How Playing Chess Can Make You WiserThe game of chess, like life, is full of decisions. Some decisions are small while others are large, but in the end these decisions affect the outcome of the game, whether it is a game of chess or the game known as life. -
The Value of Chess PiecesChess players must have an understanding of the relative worth of chess pieces, or they will find their games quickly lost.
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Book Review: Enochian Chess of the Golden Dawn, by Chris ZalewskiOne of the subjects of study that came out of Golden Dawn was Enochian Chess. Unfortunately, this occult version of chess was never completely developed by the original Order. This book attempts to complete the rules and symbolism of this game.
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Playing in a Chess Simul: Tips for Creating a Trouble-free Game'Simul' is short for simultaneous, and means that one person will play multiple chess boards at the same time. Simultaneous exhibitions have been around for years and years, and they never seem to get any less entertaining.
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Autistic Chess Expert Wins Horatio Alger ScholarshipAlthough doctors predicted his autism would leave him unable even to speak, William John Barrow went on to become one of Virginia's top chess players and enroll in med school.
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Chess Master?Are you fond of playing chess? Do you have what it takes to be a chess master? Check out if are among these chess players who have their own personal moves when playing the game of mind. -
Is Chess Only a Man's Game?The lack of women in among elite-level chess players may be explained by sex differences in cognitive abilities and by the low participation rates of women in chess tournaments.
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Playing ChessChess, business and personal relationships all share a common bond. Chess will reveal personalities and goals.
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5 Tips on How to Win in Chess5 tips on how to win in chess for beginners. -
5 Tips to Pawns in Chess5 tips on how to master the use of pawns in chess. -
How to Fight the Winter Blues by Playing ChessLearn some facts that show you How to Fight the Winter Blues by Playing Chess
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How to Play Chess: The OpeningSome of the more basic principals to obey during the opening of a chess game.
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Chess Lesson 1 --The OpeningThis article not only covers all of the major rules of the chess opening, but also explains them and applies them to everyday chess examples. All points are illustrated with bullets, making review easy and main points easy to follow.
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Three Principles for Chess OpeningsChess is a most exceptional game, which has remained popular for no less than thirteen hundred years. This article offers a bit about chess and general and three principles for successful chess opening. -
Bringing Chess into SchoolsWith the rise of the Internet, critical analysis and thinking skills are declining. Now more than ever, schools should be focusing their efforts on games like chess, which promotes patience and deep thought.
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Ultimate Chess Flash-based Chess Game(Score: 8/10) If you are looking for a little more action in the classic game of chess, check out Ultimate Chess for up to 50 different execution scenes.
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It Wasn't a Dream, it was a Late Night Chess GameAfter a long graduation party an eighteen year old high-school grad comes home to strange settings, falls asleep, and his sister strangely wakes him up to teach her a game of chess
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American Chess Champions and Mental IllnessBoth U.S. chess champions, Paul Morphy and Bobby Fischer, suffered from mental illness during their later years. Had they grown up in a more nurturing chess environment, like is found in Europe, would the outcome have been different?
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How to Maintain Pressure and Win More Chess GamesIn the game of chess, there is a certain feel about who is attacking and who is being attacked. Sometimes we can find ourselves in a position where we have worked up an attack, but can feel it slipping away.
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Chess: How to Teach the Game of Chess to KidsNot the typical chess " How to" . The author Has an unique and creative, approach to the subject, not found elsewhere. Relates from first hand experience drawn from decades of chess experience, both playing and teaching the game.
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Chess anyone?Just when I thought that I was the next chess prodigy, I get served by a guy who was reading US Weekly while we played. -
How to Play Winning Chess for BeginnersMy view of the foundations of strong chess play is shown here. Use the foundations to carry out a tactical or strategically sound plan. -
Chess Instruction in AustinAustin has some very accomplished chess players, some good clubs and even some instruction beginning in the public elementary schools.
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Learning Chess in AtlantaThe entire state of Georgia has a remarkable number of people and clubs promoting chess. Atlanta is one of the main centers of this interest and there are many resources for learning the game.
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Chess Scholarships? Come On!More universities will start to offer chess scholarships in hopes of attracting a greater array of students to their universities. Why bother?
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Six Things that Make One Wooden Chess Set More Expensive Than AnotherThe six physical factors that determine the price of wooden chess pieces. Each point briefly explains how each factor effects cost and subsequent pricing of a wooden chess set.
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Chess Boxing Growing in PopularityIf you can't checkmate your opponent, then you'll have to knock him out or leave the decision up to the judges' scorecard in the wild new sport of chess boxing. -
Anabolic Steroids Invade the World of Professional ChessThe professional chess world was rocked today when 13 year old chess prodigy, Bobby Baines was disqualified for testing positive for steroids. The United States Chess Federation vows to eradicate steroids from the field of play. -
Expert Chess Instruction in San FranciscoSan Francisco has had a long love affair with chess. Because of this there are many great sources for training in the Bay area.
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Chess: How to Improve Your GameA easy to read , simple and informative chess tutorial focusing on the best methodology for enhancing your game , be it beginner or more advanced player.
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Bobby Fischer Dead at Age 64: Eccentric Chess Genius Won "Match of the Century"Chess legend Bobby Fischer died in Iceland after a long illness. The greatest American player of the 20th Century, Fischer was regarded by some as the greatest chess player ever, but his career and personal life were marred by his extremely eccentric behavior.
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Examining Thinking in ChessIt's pretty much common sense to realize that chess is a mental game and that it requires thinking to win, but a common fallacy that people make when internalizing this concept is that they believe thinking is all you need.
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Product Review: Harry Potter Wizard Chess from MattelIf you're a Harry Potter fan & a chess player, this inexpensive, but nicely made chess set from Mattel is a must have for your collection. Unlike many movie toys or tie-ins, this can be used on a daily basis by the entire family for fun interactive play.
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Seven Other Games to Play on a Chess BoardChess is a great game, but even your favorite activities can get repetitive after a while. Here are seven great variants on chess that can be played with the board and pieces you already have. -
The Top Places to Find Quality Chess SetsA review of several of the top places to find quality chess sets.
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The Ten Best Chess Resources on the WebThere are dozens of great websites that can help improve your chess, or provide you with up to date news about the world of chess. This article features some of the best sites you must know about.
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Chess Friendships and Rivalries: A Game ExampleOne of the best things about playing chess tournaments up and down the east coast during my later teenage years was the number of interesting people I got to meet, and the camaraderie that developed between the people I traveled with.
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Great Chess Clubs in FloridaFlorida has a surprising number of chess enthusiasts and many have gotten together and formed clubs that manage tournaments, help players and get people involved. They are easy to join and lots of fun.
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How to Run a Successful Chess Tournament for KidsYouth chess tournaments can be a fun, rewarding experience, both for players and organizers. Not everyone has the chance to play in "official" competition, but with a little preperation, you can make your local tournament feel like a special event.
