Chess

Family Articles | August 29, 2005 A long car ride or airplane trip is the perfect time for a game of chess.  There a variety of chess sets available for people who want to play chess on the go.  Electronic chess sets and che... Electronic chess sets are a relatively new invention.  Most of them allow for two human players or one human player against the computer. Two main kinds of electronic travel chess sets are three-dimensional and touch screen.  The three dimensional electronic chess sets involve players using chess pieces with pegs on the bottom into indentions on the chessboard.  The indentions have electronic sensors that let the computer know what kind of piece is placed there.  Many of these travel chess sets also give players advice on how to play and feature electronic lessons.  Touch screen electronic travel chess sets are similar to the three-dimensional games but they involve players touching the computer screen with a sensor to show where they want to move the pieces.  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.