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  • Checker Boards

    The selection of the right Chinese checkers board is somewhat dependent upon the style of game enthusiasts prefer to play. Some prefer the "hop across" variation in which players attempt to...

  • Checkers Game

    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 Board

    A wood chess board can cost a lot of money. Why not make one yourself? All you need are some simple tools, basic skills and a little time, and you can make this simple homemade wood chess board...

  • Chess Moves

    Chess is a game played on a board like checkers. It is a strategic game and you must know not only how to place the pieces on the board but how to move them. Trying to out move your opponent plays...

  • Chess Online

    Whether you are an only child, a person living in an isolated area or just like to play solo games on your computer, you can enjoy the game of chess by using the Internet to find opponents. The...

  • Chess Openings

    Success in chess requires more than tactical vision and strategic creativity. To gain real control over the game you must know how to play the opening. Learning openings is a daunting task, but...

  • Chess Pieces

    Chess is a game played on a board like checkers. It is a strategic game and you must know not only how to place the pieces on the board but how to move them. Trying to out move your opponent plays...

  • Chess Sets

    Called "The Game of Kings," chess is an exciting and strategic game that rewards players for their discipline and cunning. Whether you are an avid chess player or just enjoy the beauty of an...

  • Chess Tournaments

    Chess tournaments are held everyday all over the world. A chess tournament is a competition in which chess players vie against each other. There are different sizes of tournaments and different...

  • Fritz Chess

    Fritz is a powerful chess program. It is by far the most popular software for chess players, and is compatible with almost all other engines and databases, making it a highly useful tool for...

  • How Do Pros Play Chess?

    Professional chess players spend many hours studying and practicing the game, studying key positions and memorizing endgame positions. Discover how professional chess players come up with new...

  • How to Play Aggressive Chess

    One of the quickest possible checkmates, which is an extraordinarily aggressive chess approach, is known as the four-move checkmate. Find out how to win a game of chess in four moves with help...

  • Chess Games for Beginners

    Beginner chess players need to learn how to attack with all of their pieces and how to safeguard their king. Find out how to take advantage of players who leave their king in the center of a...

  • How to Play Speed Chess

    In order to play speed chess, a chess clock is needed, and the clock needs to be set for a given time, such as three minutes for each side. Discover how to win speed chess by capturing the...

  • Chess Training Game

    A chess training board, or a demonstration board, differs from a regular chessboard in that it is basically viewed in two dimensions. Find out how chess training boards can be used in a classroom...

  • How to Set Up a Chessboard

    Before setting up a chessboard, it's important to know where the pieces belong, and one key is that the square at the right hand should be a right square. Learn about setting up a chessboard by...

  • Chess Middle Game Tips

    The middle game of chess begins when both players have castled their kings and developed their minor pieces, such as the knights and the bishops. Look for ways to counterattack an attack in the...

  • How to Make Basic Moves in Chess

    The basic moves in chess vary, as each playing piece possesses different rules regarding how it can move and where it can move. Learn the moves for the king, queen, bishop and knight with...

  • How to Make Basic Moves & Strategy in Chess

    Some basic moves and strategies in chess include vertical and horizontal moves for the rook, and advance moves for the pawns. Find ways to capture pawns in the game of chess with information from...

  • About African Chess Sets

    African chess sets can be made from crushed marble, resin or exotic woods, and they often represent each chess piece with an animal native to the continent. See examples of African chess pieces...

  • About Egyptian Chess Sets

    Egyptian chess sets are made of pewter or brass and painted in silver and gold paint, which makes them extremely valuable and expensive. Start a collection of Egyptian chess sets, complete with...

  • About Italian Chess Sets

    Italian chess sets are available in both modern and classical styles, and some are made from rare metals and stones. See a few rare chess sets made by Italian artisans with information from a...

  • About Russian Chess Sets

    Many Russian chess sets are made strictly for decoration, as they are often made from fine Russian porcelain. See a few examples of collectible Russian chess pieces with information from a chess...

  • About Gothic Chess Sets

    Chess sets in a Gothic or medieval style are often made in high detail from crushed marble and resin, and some of them are fashioned after characters from history or fiction. Find Gothic-styled...

  • How to Make Advance Moves in Chess

    Advance moves in chess include castling on the king's or queen's side, which protects them, and using a passant position to invade the opposing side. Learn more advanced moves in the game of chess...

  • Conclusion of a Game when Playing Chess

    Learn more about the end stages of the game, and conclusion in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Use a Knight to Make a Fork when Playing Chess

    Learn how to use the knight to make a fork during a chess match in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Ending the Game when Playing Chess

    Learn about the end of the game in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Chess Literature, Tips & Advice for Chess Players

    Learn about various types of literature and learning tools for chess players from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Avoid a Fool's Mate when Playing Chess

    Learn how to avoid the Fool's Mate in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • How to Trade Pieces in the Game of Chess

    Learn about trading pieces during a chess game in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Fool's Mate Move when Playing Chess

    Learn the strategy known as the Fool's Mate in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • What Castling is for Chess Players

    Learn the castling technique in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • The Center of the Board in Chess

    Learn about the center of the board in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Queen & King's Bishop in the Game of Chess

    Learn about the Queen and King's Bishop strategy in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • King's Pawn Opening Strategy in Chess

    Learn the King's Pawn opening move in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Queen's Pawn Opening Move in Chess

    Learn how to use the Queen's Pawn opening move in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Queen's Gambit Move in the Game of Chess

    Learn the Queen's Gambit move in the game of chess from an expert in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Introduction to the Game of Chess

    Learn an overview of the playing pieces in the game of chess in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • Opening Moves in the Game of Chess

    Learn some important tips for opening moves playing chess in this free instructional video on playing chess.

  • How to Check Mate with a King & Rook in a Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to check mate an opponent with your king and a rook in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • More Tips on How to Win a Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to win a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Check Mate in a Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to check mate an opponent in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Check Mate with Two Rooks in a Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to check mate an opponent with 2 rooks in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Check Mate with a King & Queen in a Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to check mate an opponent with your king and queen in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Support a Pawn With a King in Chess

    Learn tips on how to support your pawn with your king in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • Other Hard Queening Scenarios in Chess

    Learn tips on a few more difficult queening scenarios in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Watch for Middle Game Dangers in Chess

    Learn tips on the dangers of playing the middle game in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Play a Pin & Skewer Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to play the pin and skewer chess game in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

  • How to Play an End Chess Game

    Learn tips on how to play the end chess game in a chess match in this free video clip on board games and strategy games.

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