John Skelly

Learn Three Basic Steps To Win At Chess

These chess tips are more about understanding the game of chess and developing a firm position than about finding the best move. A good rule of thumb is to move your chess pieces to control the center of the chess board. This rule branches off into two parts: Control the center and Develop your piece. It is pretty well known that it is important to control the center of the chess board, but not many people know why... (posted by John 2 years 247 days ago.)

Chess Pieces and the Rules of Movement

Chess pieces can have different values and capabilities. Every chess set is made up of a certain number of chess pieces, which usually consist of one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and 8 pawns. A player can obtain extra bishops, knights, rooks, or queens by having one of their pawns reach the opponent's side of the chess board. One of the players has chess pieces that are all white and the... (posted by John 2 years 247 days ago.)

Two Important Elements To Help You Win At Chess

Chess is a game like no other, and its battles are classic. There is always an underdog and a battle of good and evil. It's a game of incredible strategy and complex traps and attacks. The game of chess is centered around the idea that the king is the most valuable chess piece on the chess board. If either player declares a check, the first priority is to defend the king, at all costs. If you cannot save... (posted by John 2 years 247 days ago.)

Improve Your Chess Games with 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... (posted by John 2 years 247 days ago.)

How To Choose The Best Chess Set For You

There are lots of different kinds of chess sets, ranging from tiny travel size versions to analysis sets and large patio sized chess sets. When shopping for a chess set, you will find different kinds made for decoration and tournament play, made out of a number of different materials and in a number of different styles. When I talk about a chess set, I am talking only about the pieces and not including the... (posted by John 2 years 247 days ago.)

Timing Your Chess Games With A Chess Clock

A chess clock is made up of two clocks that sit right next to each other and a button that stops one of the clocks which then triggers the other clock to start. The chess clock is rigged so that neither clock ever runs at the same time as the other. These chess clocks are used in games with two players where each player takes his own turn to move his chess pieces. The reason that a chess clock is used is to keep... (posted by John 2 years 247 days ago.)