About Chess

Hobbies Articles | September 11, 2009 Wooden chess sets have been in use for�decades and they are still very popular and widely used today. They not only cost less and stand the test of time but they also represent the indispensable history of chess. Wood is one of the most useful materials found on the planet. It is sturdy, easy to transform into different things and is used as one of the primary building materials. One of the most common uses for wood is in construction. However, wood also has a myriad of other uses. For centuries, people have been using wood to craft different objects like, toys, furniture, and even board games. In fact, some of the best chessboards and chess pieces in the world are made of wood. A lot of effort goes into the construction of each board and much more into the carving of the individual pieces. In both cases, the boards and pieces are handmade by skilled craftsmen, located in many different parts of the world. For the people who use wooden chess sets, ...

Hobbies Articles | February 11, 2010 Chess is more than a game. It�s also an art. No matter what kind of player you may be � master or newbie � there�s no such thing as running out of fresh chess moves every now and then. Chess is not just a way to pass time. It�s also an art form. Whether you are an expert, a master of strategies, a guru of techniques, or only a newbie, there is always something new and innovative, which you can try. The ideal qualities of a laudable chess player are not Utopian. Are you sharp, well organized and insightful? Perhaps you�re going to excel in chess! The greatest part of chess is obvious: It never becomes boring, because the challenge is ever present. The assortment of moves in the game is almost endless, which is not the case with your regular board games. Lucky streaks and chances are alien to a chess player�s vocabulary. In fact, chess is a matter of concentration, prowess, strategic thinking and foresight. The ability to think and plan ahead of the e...

Marketing Articles | March 2, 2005 Until the day I learned to play chess I loved playing checkers. Both games require a strategy that maximizes a player�s ability to capture her opponents pieces without first losing her own. Checkers was fun. But the complexities of chess lead to more satisfying victories and defeats. Chess is a more complicated game than checkers as there are more variables. Therefore, much more thought and concentration is required to win a game of chess than is required to win a game of checkers. Like chess, marketing your business is a complicated endeavor. A successful chess player anticipates future moves and will position his pieces in such a way that each piece helps add strength to other pieces already in place. A successful marketing strategy is no different than a winning chess strategy. Every move you make must reinforce previous and future moves. Instead of rooks, bishops and queens the moves made in the game of marketing are made with advertisements, web ...

Hobbies Articles | November 30, 2009 What can you do to turn into a better chess player? Many people will tell you that the best thing you can do is improve chess game through practice. How would you be able to improve your chess skills? Many people will tell you that the best thing you can do is improve chess game through practice. Even before 1886, when the first world championship of chess was organized, the game of chess was very competitive. People always regarded chess champions as great intellectuals who tend to propel the game to greater heights every time they play chess. At the moment Viswanathan Anand, who started playing chess while he was six years old and won loads of tournaments, is the current World Chess Champion. Today, Viswanathan is the most renowned master of chess. There are however many people that would have liked to develop their chess skills from an early age, but did not have the chance to do so. This however, can�t be used as an excuse not to be one of the b...

Hobbies Articles | February 15, 2010 Across the globe, a growing number of schools are seeing chess as a tool for enhancing children's cognitive abilities. The demand for chess clubs has grown considerably, along with one major concern: how do you get started? Across the globe, more and more schools are seeing chess as a tool for augmenting children�s cognitive abilities. The clamor for chess clubs has risen considerably, along with one primary concern: how do you begin? To start with, there are six fundamentals to setting up the club: (1) Club Founders (2) Players and the needs of the Players (3) Site Headquarters (4) Equipment for the Game (5) Training and (6) Plenty of Energy.� The founding body needs to be composed of systematic and patient individuals who can direct the club. The founders should remember to keep a consistent and level-headed approach. Of central concern should be the playing team�s advancement. Needless to say, to be called a club, players are needed as well. ...

Management Articles | December 18, 2005 Summary: With online sales affected by factors such as the whims of search engines, cost of adwords, and holiday seasons - what level of inventory is appropriate for a chess retailing business? Using the example of retailing chess sets, we examine the factors involved in inventory size Introduction. Approaching the point of a mature business brings decisions of policy that are best not left to chance. Various factors are involved in deciding how much stock to hold. Along with a gut feel these should lead to a policy decision so that the purchase of inventory for an online company doesn't end up like the tail wagging the dog, overshadowing the profit business model. We will take the example of retailing chess sets and other chess products in analysing the factors in coming to the right decision. The Range. If a large range of chess products are held, such as with Chess Baron in the US, UK and France, how much of each line should be held? Clear...

Hobbies Articles | September 28, 2009 If you want to improve your chess game, learn the basics first.� But once you get the basics, don�t stop there.� Move on to learning some chess tricks and traps. Everyone who plays chess wants to get better at it, and usually, if you are new to chess or just a weaker player, then there is one specific person whom you wish to beat. However, each time you play that person you end up losing, always falling for this or that trap or making a bad move. You fail to see when it is that you are vulnerable and you can�t seem to capitalize on your opponent�s mistakes either. � Once you establish a good base strategy, you need to learn how to recognize dangerous situations and potentially advantageous moves. You need to learn how to take advantage of your opponent while not succumbing to him. Below I list a number of traps that you can lay in chess. Use them yourself, and try to recognize them as your opponent uses them. The Fried Liver Attack is a classic tha...

Hobbies Articles | September 11, 2009 The game of chess is seen by many�as a complicated game. From the different styles of chessboards to the different chess pieces, it might seem complicated at first. Chess does not have to be intimidating! The game of chess is by many seen as a complicated game. From the different styles of chessboardsto the different chess pieces, it might seem complicated at first. This game is very intimidating to a lot of people because of the rules, the concept of protecting the king, chess pieces getting "eaten" and winning it altogether. Chess does not have to be intimidating! In fact, it�s a very fun game for those who seek mental stimulation. However, there are many people who don�t appreciate the game because they feel overwhelmed with the set of rules and required strategies. Why don�t you organize a chess party in your own home so that more family and friends can appreciate chess? Nobles from the olden times played chess in social situations an...