Chess

Entertainment Articles | March 1, 2010 Searching for the perfect chess game can take time and perseverance. If you are a fan and avid player then you might want a board that compliments your style and taste. There is a huge variety of ches... Searching for the perfect chess game can take time and perseverance. If you are a fan and avid player then you might want a board that compliments your style and taste. There is a huge variety of chess games available, from themed board games, to marble to solid wood construction. Bud rose wood and maple chess board with moulded edge is a classic looking board game. It comes in a beautiful multicoloured wood with molded edges and an extra wide solid black inlay. This board game offers the best in wood quality and color blending. The finest goods and veneers available are integral in this chess game. The board is sealed in polyurethane satin for an extra polished look. Classic Manna, marble and onyx chess set comes in a 12`` board. This game is a g

Hobbies Articles | December 16, 2010 The days when two people sat on opposite sides of a chess board, growing glassy eyed with boredom while they waited for the other person to decide on a move are quickly moving behind us. In a world where speed is crucial, speed chess is growing in popularity. Today, it�s rare to find two chess players take up so much time with a move. In a world where speed is crucial, speed chess is growing in popularity. In conventional games, a player can use up hours before making a move. Speed chess, on the other hand, has a designated time frame, so that the game is readily ended in case players are unable to observe the time allotments. Novice chess players should gain some experience first before trying out speed chess. It requires a mastery of the rules and a wide on-hand knowledge of the techniques to really perform well in speed chess. Requisites The limited playing time in speed chess makes the game an ideal recreational diversion over a lunch break or t

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

Hobbies Articles | January 24, 2008 Wood chess sets are classic in the chess playingworld because of their association with the Staunton style of design. But wood chess setshave also pushed and continue to push the boundaries of their visualstereotype. Early chess master Siegbert Tarrasch once said, �Chess, likelove, like music, has the power to make men happy�. Why not add to yourgame-playing enjoyment by incorporating the natural beauty of a wood chess set. Wood chess sets are classic in the chess playing worldbecause of their association with the Stauntonstyle of design. But wood chess sets have also pushed and continue to push theboundaries of their visual stereotype due to avid and inventive chess artisanswith advancing CNC technology, also known as robotic manufacturing methods. ������������������������������� Before you go out and purchase a wood chess set, understandthat a wood chess set�s style isn�t the only feature worth considering in yourpurchase. Natural wood materials le

Hobbies Articles | December 17, 2010 Chess is a board game that has been around for more than 1500 years. Within such time span, chess rose and plummeted in the popularity list. The game garnered a huge following in the 1970s - thanks to Bobby Fischer. Fischer sported a jovial personality that complemented his superb chess playing prowess. Chess is a board game that has lived on for more than 1500 years. Within a span of time, chess soared and plummeted in the popularity list. The last time it was wildly popular was in the 1970's when one of the most superb chess players in the world was Bobby Fischer. It wasn�t merely Fischer�s skills that caught attention; it was his personality as well. Without Fischer, chess slipped in popularity. Today, chess is back. More and more people are beginning to take an interest in the game of chess. Chess sets of the decade have become noticeably vogue and attractive. But perhaps the main factor in restoring chess's lost claim to fame is the ele

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,

Family Articles | December 6, 2004 Where design meets ... well made chess table isn't going to make you a better chess player but it is going to bring a level of class to both your game, and the room that it resides in, that Where design meets functionality A well made chess table isn't going to make you a better chess player but it is going to bring a level of class to both your game, and the room that it resides in, that no ordinary chess board can match. More than a piece of furniture, chess tables make a statement that you are not merely a chess player, you are a chess connoisseur! As you might imagine, chess tables exist solely for playing chess. They typically are made of solid wood with rosewood, cedar, and mahogany being the most popular. Exotic wood version are also available. The chess board is generally made of inlaid wood that is integral to the table top. Most tables also provide two felt-lined drawers for storage of pieces and pawns. Like any other furniture piece

Hobbies Articles | September 11, 2009 Chess is a war based board game in which concentration and strategy are given as much as importance as in�real war. The resemblance of chess game to a real war has resulted in a variety of theme designs to�evolve from the traditional chess sets. Playing a theme chess game, for example civil war chess, can be much more interesting than playing chess with traditionally designed pieces. A chess game is a war based game played on a board. The object of this game is, as a famous American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer said, �to crush the mind of your opponent�. Chess is a game of patience and when a war between two opponents starts it can take hours for it to be finished. Just as in a real war, concentration and strategy are of utmost importance. With so much resemblance to a real war, the design of traditional chess sets has evolved into a variety of theme designs. Playing a theme chess game, for instance civil war chess, can be much more fun than playing c

Hobbies Articles | February 12, 2010 There are a number of people today who treat the game of chess as far more than just a game. They see it as a way of life, akin perhaps to an ideology. It is full of intrigue, challenges, mystery and excitement. There are a number of people today who treat chess as far more than just a game. They equate chess to a philosophy, and even a variation of lifestyle.�It is rife with intrigue, challenges, mystery and excitement. It is so fascinating that pieces of art and literature portray various aspects of the sport.�If you�re not convinced, just take a look at the wide selection of themed chess boards and chess pieces in the market. Not surprisingly, there�s also a group of fanatics who are not just loving the game but also delving into chess set collectibles. The game is indeed a phenomenon that has taken the whole world by storm. Its image has greatly undergone a transformation: from boring and old-school, chess is now viewed as hip and hot! And it ap