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Teaching Chess to Elementary School Children
For volunteer chess coaches, enthusiastically willing to teach young children how to play a decent game of chess. A guest article by 'Mr. Edgar'.
For volunteer chess coaches, enthusiastically willing to teach young children how to play a decent game of chess. A guest article by 'Mr. Edgar'.
The First Digital Chess Clock
'In 1973 I was invited by a neighbor to play in a local tournament in the San Diego area. At that tournament I noticed that every one of the players was still using a mechanical chess clock -- of a design patented in about the year 1900.' By Joseph Meshi
'In 1973 I was invited by a neighbor to play in a local tournament in the San Diego area. At that tournament I noticed that every one of the players was still using a mechanical chess clock -- of a design patented in about the year 1900.' By Joseph Meshi
The Art of Odds Giving
With the increasing dominance of computers in man-machine matches, the 19th century tradition of giving odds to a weaker player is returning to vogue. Here is an introduction to 'Types of Odds', a guest article by Sarah Cohen.
With the increasing dominance of computers in man-machine matches, the 19th century tradition of giving odds to a weaker player is returning to vogue. Here is an introduction to 'Types of Odds', a guest article by Sarah Cohen.
Strategies for Chess Players and Other Warriors
From 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, 500 B.C. By Brian Roche.
From 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, 500 B.C. By Brian Roche.
A Healthy Game of Chess?
If there was ever a good reason to play chess it's this one, your brain's health. Mental activities like playing chess have been linked to reducing the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and dementia. By Tom Gosselin.
If there was ever a good reason to play chess it's this one, your brain's health. Mental activities like playing chess have been linked to reducing the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and dementia. By Tom Gosselin.
Bughouse Chess
In bughouse, four people play on two different chess boards, with two players on a team. The players on the same team play opposite colors. The way to win is easy: get a checkmate on one of the two boards. By Karthik Viswanathan.
In bughouse, four people play on two different chess boards, with two players on a team. The players on the same team play opposite colors. The way to win is easy: get a checkmate on one of the two boards. By Karthik Viswanathan.
Children's Classics with Chess Themes
'Educators and parents looking to connect chess with academics might consider these classics of children's literature. Not only are the books entertaining reading for grades 4-8, they also touch on important lessons of morality.' By Dr. Alexey Root.
'Educators and parents looking to connect chess with academics might consider these classics of children's literature. Not only are the books entertaining reading for grades 4-8, they also touch on important lessons of morality.' By Dr. Alexey Root.
How to Choose a Quality Chess Set
Bradford Roegner, of BraRoeChess.com says, 'There are no shortages of chess sets for you to choose from out there. As a result I would like to provide you this service to help make your experience the best that it can be.'
Bradford Roegner, of BraRoeChess.com says, 'There are no shortages of chess sets for you to choose from out there. As a result I would like to provide you this service to help make your experience the best that it can be.'
Improve Your Chess Game With Hybrid Playing Sites
Dennis Steele, site administrator for ChessManiac.com, explains, 'If you really want to improve your chess the best way is to play on hybrid chess sites. They allow you to leave a game and come back to it later without losing the game.
Dennis Steele, site administrator for ChessManiac.com, explains, 'If you really want to improve your chess the best way is to play on hybrid chess sites. They allow you to leave a game and come back to it later without losing the game.
Reaching Out with Chess Moves
'GMs Joel Benjamin, Larry Christiansen, and Susan Polgar are coming together to conduct a chess conference, called Chess Moves, on a cruise ship.' By Cap'n Neil Bauman, GeekCruises.com.
'GMs Joel Benjamin, Larry Christiansen, and Susan Polgar are coming together to conduct a chess conference, called Chess Moves, on a cruise ship.' By Cap'n Neil Bauman, GeekCruises.com.
FIDE Training! Don’t miss the action!
'In 1998 FIDE formed a powerful Committee comprising of leading chess trainers around the chess globe. Accordingly, it was named the FIDE Trainers Committee.' By IM Jovan Petronic, Chairman, FIDE Computer & Internet Chess Committee.
'In 1998 FIDE formed a powerful Committee comprising of leading chess trainers around the chess globe. Accordingly, it was named the FIDE Trainers Committee.' By IM Jovan Petronic, Chairman, FIDE Computer & Internet Chess Committee.
Why Offer Chess in Schools?
'Legend has it that the ruler of India asked his wise men to devise a way to teach the children of the royal family to become better thinkers and better generals on the battlefield. Chess was the result.' By Jerry Meyers.
'Legend has it that the ruler of India asked his wise men to devise a way to teach the children of the royal family to become better thinkers and better generals on the battlefield. Chess was the result.' By Jerry Meyers.
Chess Today celebrates its 1000th issue
And GM Alexander Baburin shares his thoughts on Internet chess publishing.
And GM Alexander Baburin shares his thoughts on Internet chess publishing.