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The Origin of Chess
Do you know where and when chess originated? Scholars don't agree completely, but there is a popularly held opinion.
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In November, two of the world's top players will meet head-on to determine the World Chess Championship challenger in 2009: Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria and Gata Kamsky of the USA.
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Join the Discussion : Isolated Queen Pawn
Saturday July 19, 2008
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Isolated Queen Pawn,
a forum member wonders, 'I'm having problems if I end up with an Isolated Queen Pawn or end up playing against one. What should my main objective be playing with / against an IQP?'.
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Another forum member asks, 'when does a "beginner" benefit from learning such topics?'
July Is Holiday Month
Friday July 18, 2008
The Fourth of July is the American Independence Day, the Fourteenth of July is Bastille Day, the French National Holiday, and the Twentieth of July is International Chess Day. Celebrate with a piece of cake!
(Photo: Chess Cakes © Flickr user clarescupcakes.co.uk under Creative Commons.)
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