Chess & Checkers

The only thing better than playing the time-honored contest of the minds, chess, is playing the game outside. However, it can be a pain to bring out the board, set up the pieces, take in the...

People all over world play checkers. In England and some other countries it's called draughts, but it's still the same game. Checkers is a simple game that is quite popular, especially with old...

The game of Checkers, or a game very similar to it, has been played for thousands of years. Known throughout history as "alquerque" (in ancient Egypt), "fierges" or "ferses" in France, "jeu de...

Chess beginners often get off to a bad start in a game by effectively playing randomly. Almost always, this leads to a very rapid defeat. However, by applying certain basic opening principles, a...

Take checkers to another level by creating a giant game board and recycling old advertising CDs to use as the game pieces. This moving, interactive game gets kids and adults up and outside, doing...

Make your own checkers game using milk bottle lids and fabric. This simple inexpensive to create game makes a great present or functional art project. Children as young as second grade can be...

The queen's gambit is a standard chess opening used in modern chess. A gambit occurs when a pawn is offered to the opponent. The gambit is accepted if the opponent captures the pawn. The gambit is...

The knight fork in chess forces your opponent to choose between giving up 2 pieces while distracting him from other attack campaigns you might be waging. The fork requires some patience, a little...

If you want a challenging game that depends on strategy, then it's time you were introduced to the two-player game of chess. Players start a chess game with sixteen pieces in black or white....

Chess is a hobby that appeals to a wide variety of individuals. There are several types of sets, which include fantasy chess sets, tournament chess sets and war chess sets. If you can't find a...

The bishop is not one of the stronger pieces on a chess board, but knowing how to use it will help you get the most out of it. Also, the longer a bishop stays in the game, the more valuable it...