The Rules: How to Play ChessUpdated: Wed May 14 07:45:55 2008
The Rules of Chess. How to set up a chess board, move the pieces, castle, capture, checkmate, and more. Chess by the rules…
The Tools: Basic Chess ConceptsCreated: Wed May 14 07:43:50 2008
The tools of chess. Here's what every chess player should know -- chess notation, draws, the relative value of the pieces, the phases of the game, tactical play, and more. This is basic knowledge y…
Where to Play ChessUpdated: Tue May 13 12:13:14 2008
Looking for places to play chess? Play chess against a computer, in a club, in a tournament, or online. Here are tips, links, and resources to find more information to play chess…
Where to Play Chess OnlineUpdated: Tue May 13 09:06:10 2008
Web-based resources let you play chess online at any time of the day against opponents anywhere in the world. It is no exaggeration to say that they have revolutionized chess play. Registration is …
Chess Tips for Specific PiecesUpdated: Tue May 13 08:39:08 2008
Although chess is a difficult game, there are many rules of thumb that help guide you through the complications. Our tips cover general considerations, openings, middle games, and endgames, all wit…
A Structured Introduction to the Chess OpeningsUpdated: Tue May 6 08:03:14 2008
Here are some recommended opening moves to get you started in a game of chess. The key to these recommendations is that you play 1.e4 as White, and symmetrical responses as Black. For each recommen…
Chess Opening Tutorial : Sicilian Defense - Najdorf Variation (1/10)Updated: Mon May 5 15:59:37 2008
Chess Opening Tutorial : Sicilian Defense - Najdorf Variation • If you play 1.e4, planning to answer the Sicilian with 2.Nf3 and 3.d4, you will meet the Najdorf Variation (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d…
Index of Chess Opening TutorialsUpdated: Mon May 5 12:41:17 2008
Index of Chess Opening Tutorials : Click on any small diagram for a larger diagram and a brief introduction to that tutorial. Under the larger diagram find a link to the Full Tutorial for the openi…
Chess Tutorial : Opening Essentials (1/8)Updated: Mon May 5 09:25:57 2008
Your first task in a chess game is to get a good position. To do that you need to know something about the openings. Here are opening variations, names, and more. (Part 1 of 8)…
Archive of Chess Articles at AboutUpdated: Sun May 4 09:39:36 2008
What's happening in the chess world? Let Mark Weeks be your About Chess Guide!…
ChessChrono : Chess for all AgesUpdated: Sun May 4 09:21:14 2008
An index of About Chess blog articles on chess and its impact on people from all walks of life. [Elsewhere on the Web : Chess for all Ages] …
ChessChrono : 2008-2009 FIDE Chess Grand PrixUpdated: Sun May 4 09:05:09 2008
An index of About Chess blog articles on the six FIDE Grand Prix tournaments, April 2008 - December 2009…
ChessChrono : Web Resources for ChessUpdated: Sun May 4 09:00:51 2008
An index of About Chess blog articles on the links and resources listed under 'Topics'…
ChessChrono : Chess and the ArtsUpdated: Sun May 4 08:58:03 2008
An index of About Chess blog articles on chess and the arts: cinema, drawing, film, movies, museums, music, painting, parks, sculpture, sets, television, theater…
Video - Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine - September 2003Updated: Mon Apr 28 16:13:06 2008
Introduction to the documentary about Garry Kasparov's 1997 loss to IBM's Deep Blue, by Vikram Jayanti. Clip features Joel Benjamin, John Searle, Feng Hsuing-Tsu, and Frederic Friedel…
Catching Up with KasparovUpdated: Wed Apr 23 06:23:00 2008
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov covering the years 2003-2008…
Garry KasparovUpdated: Tue Apr 22 14:39:51 2008
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov…
Guide Reviews for Chess Books, Chess CDs, Chess DVDs & MoviesUpdated: Fri Apr 18 15:59:39 2008
Looking for one of our reviews? See our Graphic Index of reviews showing the book, CD, or DVD cover. If you just want a quick text list of the same reviews, see the associated Text Index…
Book Review : My Daily Exercise - 365 Tactical TestsUpdated: Fri Apr 18 15:44:07 2008
Review of 'My Daily Exercise: 365 Tactical Tests to Improve Your Chess; Volume 1: From Beginner to Club Player' by Heinz Brunthaler…
Book Review : King's Gambit (Paul Hoffman)Updated: Fri Apr 18 15:43:03 2008
Review of 'King's Gambit: A Son, a Father, and the World's Most Dangerous Game' by Paul Hoffman…
Book Review : Chess Opening Essentials, Vol.1, The Complete 1.e4Updated: Fri Apr 18 15:43:03 2008
Review of 'Chess Opening Essentials, Vol.1, The Complete 1.e4; The Ideas & Plans Behind ALL Chess Openings' by GM Stefan Djuric, GM Dmitry Komarov, and Claudio Pantaleoni…
The Schism: Two World Chess Champions (1993-1996)Updated: Fri Apr 18 09:21:23 2008
February 1993: Only a few days after FIDE President Campomanes awarded the forthcoming World Chess Championship match to Manchester, England, World Champion Garry Kasparov and challenger Nigel Shor…
Garry KasparovUpdated: Fri Apr 18 01:35:19 2008
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov…
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