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    • Why Isn't Chess Taught At School?

      For those of you who may know me , you know I am a chess nut. I am not really good at it though. My rating onChess.com is currently is a 1206 which is the highest it has been in quite some time. I usually hover around the mid 1100's . So if  you... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Oct 22, 2012
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      • | 2 comments
    • Playing Chess Drunk

      Honestly I started this thread because it makes me giggle at those of you who take this game so seriously. Chess and Drinking go together because they are both forms of entertainment! I play better sober , but honestly if I want to have 1 or two (... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Nov 3, 2009
      • | 1147 views
      • | 12 comments
    • String of Loses

      Chess imitates life ? I have now lost 9 straight, 1 of which to a player rated in the 800's. Lately life has been a stress pot! Again one more reason  Chess imitates life...     | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Apr 20, 2008
      • | 462 views
      • | 2 comments
    • Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eaters.....

      I have written about how we can relate chess to life. It has been my attempt to relate the lessons I am learning as I learn about chess, to life in general. Many have responded to the blogs and I thank you for the comments. I am involved in a gam... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Mar 22, 2008
      • | 456 views
      • | 5 comments
    • Chess is Life (Part 3)

      Opening MovesAs I develop into a more competent chess player, I am understanding that what I do in the beginning of the game is extremely important .I may not win with a good opening move, but I could loose very quickly if I do not have a good ope... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Mar 10, 2008
      • | 299 views
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    • Chess is Life (Part 2)

      Analyze Your Moves   As I have mentioned before, I am new and very raw at chess. I often make mistakes, mostly because I am not analyzing my opponent’s moves. I am too stuck I my own strategy, thinking I am in control. Then.....BAM! I a... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Mar 3, 2008
      • | 349 views
      • | 4 comments
    • Chess is Life (Part 1)

      As some of you know I have recently picked up playing a game that I played in my childhood. It is part of my new year’s resolution to exercise my head as well as my body. I joined Chess.com and started to play anyone who challenged me. I hav... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Feb 20, 2008
      • | 339 views
      • | 7 comments
    • Man I am bad

      I joined this site to re-learn a game I played as a kid. Even though that I am losing more than winnining , I have to say that I have learned about chess and how it relates to life! Thank you to all of you who have played me thus far! I will tell ... | Read More

      • screekdawg
      • | Jan 29, 2008
      • | 409 views
      • | 2 comments