March 19, 2010

Opening Chess Problem (Ep#05): How to reach a position in 4

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How to reach a position in 4 moves

March 18, 2010

Excalibur Electronics 747K Grand Master – Black

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  • Grand Master/Black
  • Captures the essence of top level chess competition
  • Durable vinyl surface with precision magnetic sensors accurately tracks every move
  • Tournament chess pieces are official size and weight so they will not tip over during a game
  • 2 large LCD displays with dual chess clocks/ 100 levels of play, plus 5 teaching modes, 32 book opening trainers, and 32 great games

Product Description
To give players the feeling of true tournament play, Excalibur has used a tournament sized vinyl surface with weighted tournament pieces. The unique auto-sensory feature allows you to gently raise a pieced from one squar… More >>

Excalibur Electronics 747K Grand Master – Black

Chess Strategy- Open vs Closed

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We’re going to start a new series going over some important chess concepts that every chess player should be aware of. Hopefully you can learn from these videos and incorporate the strategies in your own game. For more info and chess strategy visit www.thechesswebsite.com

16″ Deluxe Inlaid Wood Chess Set w/Pieces

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  • 16″ inlaid wooden chess board
  • Wood chessmen with 3″ high king
  • Pieces strap under the board for storage

Product Description
Inlaid 16″ wooden chess set with chess pieces and storage under playing board. The inlaid wood game board measures 16 inch square. King height of 3″…. More >>

16″ Deluxe Inlaid Wood Chess Set w/Pieces

Chess opening moves part 1: Queen’s Gambit Accepted

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The Good, The Bald & The Queens Gambit Accepted

Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition

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  • Extensive course on the basics of chess taught by International Chess Master Josh Waitzkin
  • Tutorials from Josh Waitzkin’s groundbreaking book The Art of Learning
  • Attacking Chess course commentary by Grandmaster Larry Christiansen
  • 900 of chess’s most important games presented and analyzed; single or multiplayer gameplay
  • 600,000+ game database; coverage of all classic and modern opening variations

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Chessmaster Grandmaster PC… More >>

Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition

Wood Expressions Tournament Chess Set with Black Canvas Bag

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  • Green Vinyl Board
  • Black Canvas Bag
  • Chessmen are Solid Plastic (04-1237)
  • 3 3/4″ King, 19 3/4″ Board with 2 1/4″ Squares
  • Includes 32 Chessmen

Product Description
Great tournament chess set in a canvas bag! This Chess set includes: A green and white roll up board with 2.25 inch squares that includes algebraic notation and is made of a sturdy vinyl that will endure years of regular… More >>

Wood Expressions Tournament Chess Set with Black Canvas Bag

Grandmaster Chess Tactics #1: Can you spot the line?

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This video series is going to focus on Grandmaster level chess tactics. This particular video features a tactical line used by William Steinitz against Johannes Hermann Zukertort in the first World Chess Championship played in 1866.

Chess Strategies- Skewers and Pins

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The skewer and pin can be one of the most powerful weapons that a chess player has but they are not always easy to come by. Your opponent usually will not leave his most powerful pieces hanging for you to skewer and pin. In this video we take a look at some advanced techniques that all chess players should know when looking for different skewers and advanced pins.

Chess Openings: The Queen’s Gambit

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We take a look at the most famous Gambit, the Queen’s Gambit, which is still played by many top players. I hope that the insight and analysis gives you a better understanding of the opening and what to look for when you play. Be sure to check out www.thechesswebsite.com for more discussion on this and other openings.

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