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Archive for April, 2009

What is the most absolute move in a chess game?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Qyn asked: When the game balance is in the bearing, the chess move that can be the most absolute move is?Caffeinated Content

How does the scoring in yahoo chess work?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Vicki C asked: I have been playing yahoo chess every day since october 11th and I have seen my score go up and down according to if I win or lose. The points vary and I wonder if I get more points winning against someone with a higher score. Also, I got points in a [...]

How do I break into the local chess scene?

Friday, April 24th, 2009

cody asked: I live in Northwestern Broward County, FL, USA. I have tried looking online for local chess clubs and tournaments but I have had no luck. I enjoy playing chess online but I enjoy it more when I play in person. I would appreciate advice about becoming active in the chess world in general, [...]

What is the best Chess program I can download to work offline?

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

eng_3li asked: Please list me some websites that I can use to get free chess programs to install and work on my computer without the need to work on-line.chess

What are some really useful chess strategies?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Brendan asked: I’m fairly good at chess, and I need a strategy to beat my friend. I want some strategies that are useful and almost always works each game. And please be descriptive. Tell me step-by-step how to do the strategy. Thank you!
Best strategy=10 pts.
Also, instead of referring me to websites, tell me actually [...]

What’s a good chess computer programs for an intermediate player?

Monday, April 20th, 2009

shorthandedrosary asked: I don’t have a USCF rating, but my best realistic self-assessment is around 1100-1300 (standard, blitz I’m somewhat worse). This is based on what I have done online and also based on a tournament I competed in recently. I’ve dabbled in chess for a few years but only a couple of [...]

How long does it take to be a master chess player?

Monday, April 20th, 2009

x sign here x asked: I’m a new player. I play 3-5 games a day (practice with friends, online, etc), I read chess books, and I’m in my school chess club. Do you think I could imrpove enough to enter a national tournament later in the year?Create a video blog

How can i prepare for the chess world championship?

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Zoey asked: Ok I am the president of my chess club, and ive won 5 competitions ive gotten more people to join. I hope i can win this with flyng chess colors. How would you prepare for the tournament?Website content

Anyone of you good chess players out there have any fresh ideas how best players can beat chess computer?

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

chessteachr asked: Looking for any fresh ideas or info,someone who is on the cutting of chess and the human mind and new inventions in regard to chess.Wanting to read and learn about 21 century ideas about chess.Caffeinated Content

What is something interesting about chess that I could open and close a speech with?

Monday, April 13th, 2009

HandsOnCelibacy asked: I’m doing a demonstrative speech on how to play chess this morning. I need to open my speech with something captivating (the “grabber”) and close with something–the same thing, something else–suggesting unambiguously the closing of the speech (the “leaver”).
I plan on opening the speech with Iran’s relationship with chess. I can’t think [...]