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    • Designing the World Chess Championship

      While the World Chess Championship has come and gone, with a somewhat controversial ending to an otherwise fantastic event, many will quickly forget about all the work that goes into this type of production.  It was held at London's Institute of ... | Read More

    • Published Chess Articles

      2/6/2012 - Becoming a Chess Coach - wholesalechess.com 10/27/2009 - A Chess Beginner's Guide: From a Beginner's Perspective - wholesalechess.com | Read More

    • New Players & Predicting your Opponent's Plan

      Written to help a friend analyze a game.  Game is heavily notated.  Thinking from black's perspective. | Read More

    • Playing Hank Anzis

      This holiday was great.  It was my first Thanksgiving with my amazing girlfriend Jaime & her family.  I also had the chance to squeak in a little chess with an Iowa Chess LEGEND, Hank Anzis.  For those of you who don't know him, Hank is the... | Read More

    • Nathan's First Game

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    • David vs. Goliath - How Do You Slay a Giant?

      (Artwork entitled "David and Goliath" by nDurlie - used with permission.  Check her out on Deviant Art!  Thanks nDurlie!!)- - - - - - - - - - I'm getting better every day, and see that the more improvement I make, the easier it is to play p... | Read More

    • My Pieces are More Powerful than Your Pieces

      Do you have that one friend who ALWAYS beats you in chess?  How is that even possible?  I've got a secret for you:  Their pieces are worth more than yours.Look across the board...  they have the same 8 pawns staring back at you.  Their queen ... | Read More

    • Beware the Almighty PAWN!

      (Artwork entitled "Pawn's Dream" by Carina Jørgensen - used with permission.  Check her out on Facebook!  Thanks Carina)- - - - - - - - - -As I continue to develop my chess skill, I'm constantly reevaluating my thoughts & ideas.  I had a '... | Read More

    • Attack your opening! A site-wide challenge

      Here's an interesting discussion topic that was spun off of a comment an expert chess friend of mine gave me a while back.His comment was meant for teaching purposes:          "Ben, sometimes an interesting way to teach people how to atta... | Read More

    • Beginning Chess - Where do I start?

      A Beginners Guide, from a Beginners Perspective****I am pleased to announce that this article has been featured on WholesaleChess.com - You can find it on their website here:  http://ping.fm/WWgeN****So, I am about 4 or 5 months into this chess s... | Read More