Learning chess strategies and tactics will take time. And a good way to start is by reading as much as you can about chess. Learn from the masters, try to find out what they were thinking when they made that crucial move and more importantly, embed it in your mind so that it can be retrieved when you need it in a similar situation. If you want an example check out Legal’s Mate. An average player would never had invented such an fantastic move. Nevertheless, having seen the mechanics of it, he can now use the same strategy or apply it to other comparable situations. It is more likely too that you will never let the same thing happen to you. That said, the study of chess strategies will never make up for the lack of imagination.
Many players believe that a chess strategy when carried out is a spontaneous creation brought on by a spark of genius. They are however, more likely to be triggered by an opponents error or weak play. Remember, when applying a chess strategy that nothing must be left to chance. Do not assume an opponent will play along with you because this is what you have planned. Your opponent must have no options left open unless it is to sacrifice a piece or position to stifle your strategy. In this case your tactic may have been stopped in its tracks but you have still gained an advantage. Obviously you had taken this into account in your planning hadn’t you?
Posted on September 25th, 2008 by Cohen
Filed under: Guides Chess | No Comments »
The chess computer is a tool, a skill builder if you will. For those that truly enjoy the game of chess, there is no better partner to play with. While many that enjoy playing chess would like to own one of these computers, it should be said that they are often costly and often are complicated to use to a beginner computer user. But, for others, these are the most excellent of tools for your [chess career]. The Good There are a number of benefits to owning your own chess computer. For example, you can play whenever the mood strikes you from early morning to the middle of the night. You don’t have to wait around for your friend to be in the mood. You also have the ability to use tutorials that can help you to learn to play or to increase your own playing abilities with these computers. They are designed to allow for all sorts of play, so you get to do what you feel is necessary. You can also restart a game that has gone bad . The Bad There are some disadvantages of owning these computers as well. A chess player that is not human can not make the mistakes that a human can make. Therefore, the computer is a much more difficult competitor. Not only that, but they also do not prepare you for the reactions of human play. And, of course, they can be quite an investment as well. You can find various options to choose from, though, from software programs to complete programs. The Verdict It’s important to weigh the advantages and the disadvantages when it comes to computers like these chess computers. For many, the goal of owning a chess computer is only a dream. You should realize that they are mainly for those who are advanced players who are playing chess at the club level. Then again, to get to this point, many will need a chess coach. The chess computer can be the chess coach that you need to take your game to the highest level it can be at. If you have the funds for a chess computer and a true love of the game, making that purchase can put you one step ahead of the rest.
Posted on August 19th, 2008 by Mrocza
Filed under: Computer Chess | No Comments »
Owning your own chess set comes along with many benefits that you may not even be aware of. The fact of the matter is that chess sets have a lot to offer the user. Even if you do not like to play the game of chess on a regular basis, you may find out that a high quality chess set is something that fits in nicely with your overall life style. But before you buy a chess set, take the time to look at what is available and what you are actually buying for the money.
Obviously, the number one reason to buy a chess set is if you like to play the game. After all, if you do not have a chess set you will never be able to hone your skills and experience the exhilaration of a long, strategic game. Believe it or not, chess sets are not quite as expensive as you may think. Many people are under this impression, and it in turn scares them away from making a purchase. But if you search around there is no reason that you should not be able to find a chess set that suits your needs.
Posted on July 5th, 2008 by Blurd
Filed under: Guides Chess | No Comments »
The game of chess is believed to have originated in India, from where it moved to Europe and the Middle East. The earliest literary reference to the game dates back to Persia in the fifth century A.D. It is among the most popular games that the world has known, and a mind-boggling number of people are aware of the rules of the game. Even the uninitiateds are familiar with the name of Garry Kasparov who achieved the highest rating by the World Chess Federation till date. As recently as September 2007, Vishwanathan Anand became the World Champion.
The game of chess required us to put on our thinking caps. Football and tennis may reveal the physical fitness of a sportsperson, but a well-played game of chess exhibits the mental agility of the player. The game may be slow, but enthusiasts will assert that it is not at all boring. The strategies and tactics that are utilized by the players reveal their skill at the game. Over the centuries, strategies of various kinds have been developed by expert chess players such as Philidor and Steinitz. Today, hundreds of chess books offer to help beginners learn the tricks of the game.
Posted on May 31st, 2008 by Smith
Filed under: Guides Chess | No Comments »
The days when video game arcades use to bloom are long gone, not only they are fading but also almost facing extinction due to the dominating world of established free online flash and java games. These online games beat video games in more than one aspect. The internet has replaced the hyped flashy image of the game arcades with much affordable, in fact, free online games based on technologies such as flash and shockwave. Unlike the endangered future of video games at arcades, online games have a bright future in the interactive online-based entertainment industry. Even though game arcades are fairly attractive to some because of their presentation, people who live a busy life opt for entertainment at home especially if it provides wider options of games, flexibility of schedule and last but not least they available for free to enthusiasts around the world.
Online games have given this extremely complex game a new twist by taking one of the most complex pieces and making an obstacle course so to speak which needs to be beaten by moving and placing the chess piece in different board spots according to the specific move established in chess rules. The piece we are talking about is the knight. Chess players know that this piece moves in an “L” like direction which makes it hard to maneuver without thinking four to five steps ahead, the flash application this game is featured is called “crazy chess”
Posted on March 20th, 2008 by Julie Jony
Filed under: General | No Comments »