Online chess community where you can play chess, learn strategies and tactics, read chess news, see book reviews, find rules & tips, get free downloads, and more! http://www.chess.com/ 2007 Chess.com Found this neatly put together TV-chess rhapsody on YouTube.  See how many different shows you can name (the answers are given on the YouTube page for the video).  You just gotta love "early Spock's" eyebrows.  (And yeah, they got the board orientation wrong sometimes.) http://blog.chess.com/view/chess-on-mainly-us-tv Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:48:56 -0800 http://blog.chess.com/view/chess-on-mainly-us-tv Hi, my name is John living in North America. I am a student of Bachelors Part – II and a book wormer, but some times I prefer to go out for recreation and have a fun with my school friends as this is necessary for entertainment. We met after a long period of time of photography.Edward Steichen was an American Digital Photography, painter, and art gallery curator. Having established himself as a fine art painter in the famous photographers of the 20th century, Steichen assumed the pictorialist approach in female photography and proved himself a master of it. http://blog.chess.com/view/femalephotography Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:47:47 -0800 http://blog.chess.com/view/femalephotography Hey guys. My little brother startet looking into chess 2 days ago(im so happy:), and i want to teach him the great game of chess. He has a lot of other interests, so i don`t expect him to take it as seriously as me, but i hope he can learn basic stuff and slowly develop some skill. Therefore i need your help:) He know how every piece can move, but not anything else. He have no clue about the game(of course) and just moves pieces around without reason and meaning. How should i start when teaching him this great game? What should i focus on in the beginning and what should i not focus on?(And yes, i know that there is no point in teaching him a bunch of opening). How do i start up teaching a person that know nothing about chess? Any advise or suggestions would be appriciated...everything from general tips to more concrete exercises and principles and other stuff:) http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/teaching-my-little-brother---how Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:27:11 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/teaching-my-little-brother---how http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/jochiewajij/vlissingen Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:25:16 -0800 http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/jochiewajij/vlissingen  " On Line Chess " is such a Enjoyable Game to me  because I`am Learning & having a good time with someone that I don`t know "but" get to know in Thought & Mind all Over the World now what`s  better then that for "All Chess Players "    Final note: always Learn from your "Win or Loss " & Enjoy the Game because Life goes on ok. Sincerely, Seymour III & Smile http://blog.chess.com/view/quot-chess-quot Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:22:43 -0800 http://blog.chess.com/view/quot-chess-quot I have 3 games with my opponent out of time. My status is "waiting". When do these games end? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/help-support/out-of-time Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:21:05 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/help-support/out-of-time I've been wondering about this for days. Why are points shown in my profile and what does it mean? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/help-support/what-is-it-with-the-points-in-my-profile Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:20:29 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/help-support/what-is-it-with-the-points-in-my-profile Hi there I have set some pictures together from to of my runs in 2007. The idea was that it should look like one run.  I hope you like them. http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/ANBO_DK/a-400-m-straight Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:14:58 -0800 http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/ANBO_DK/a-400-m-straight Time and time again, I encountered this variation. And time and time again, I was defeated. I attempted to create my own system against the Gp attack. It failed. So my question to you is: Is there at least a main line in the GP, and, if so, can you take the time to put it on a diagram? Thanks. And one more thing, is there a system you like to use against the Gp? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/does-anyone-know-a-good-system-against-the-grand-prix-attack Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:57:20 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/does-anyone-know-a-good-system-against-the-grand-prix-attack Amigos no se si sea verdad o no, pero decidi mostrar este E-mail que recivi, crei que era importante, ojala y sirva de algo, Saludos. y disculpen mi Spanglish Traduction ja, ja. Most of us see airport security as a pain. Some of us even feel violated. When you see the below pictures, you'll understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason.  Cell phone guns have arrived.  And they are real. Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 calibre handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone. Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works . They have a good reason! Wake up to our NEW WORLD!! We shouldn't complain about airport security 'invading your privacy.  La mayoría de nosotros miramos la seguridad del aeropuerto como un dolor de cabeza. Algunos de nosotros incluso nos consideramos violados. Cuando vea las  las fotos, abajo, comprenderá por qué quieren nuestros teléfonos móviles a través de la máquina de rayos x. Si se le solicita  probar su teléfono celular en el aeropuerto, esta es la razón.    Han llegado cañones de teléfono celular.  Y son reales.  Bajo el teléfono digital, la cara es una pistola de calibre.22 capaz de disparar cuatro balas en una rápida sucesión mediante el teclado del teléfono estándar. Los funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley europea son sorprendidos por el descubrimiento de estos señuelos mortales. Dicen que los cañones de teléfono están cambiando las reglas de contratación en Europa. Sólo cuando tiene uno en su mano se puede dar cuenta que son más pesados que un teléfono celular normal.   Sea paciente si  la seguridad pide a mirar su teléfono celular o si le piden que lo prenda para ver que funciona. Tienen una buena razón! Despertar a nuestro mundo nuevo!! No nos quejemos  acerca de la seguridad del aeropuerto ' invadiendo su privacidad.           http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/KALIMAN/el-peligro-con-las-pistolas-celulares Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:45:57 -0800 http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/KALIMAN/el-peligro-con-las-pistolas-celulares I just wanted to see how this game could be improvised in the point of view of white. I played black and as of my opinion, I could win because of my formidable opening. I'm just a beginner and I was wondering if anyone could help me in telling me which opening that I used in the game. It pretty much helped me in winning the game. It's a pretty big game. 49 moves.  Please discuss the game in detail, and comment on moves. http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/help23 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:37:09 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/help23 Hi - wondering if there are any tricks/tips to learning algebraic notation? In all my games here I have the pref set to display coordinates and I try to follow discussions when someone sez 20. Nf7 etc. but my brain rebels. Any sugggestions that might help me get up on algebraic notation? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/any-tricks-for-learning-algebraic-notation Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:30:08 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/any-tricks-for-learning-algebraic-notation http://www.chess.com/tournament/quick-fire-3 Previous Quick fires completed in about 2 weeks, 5 players only. 1 Day per move, no vacation... http://www.chess.com/forum/view/tournaments/1400---1800-fast-tournament Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:26:43 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/tournaments/1400---1800-fast-tournament Support Team Karnataka by joining team matches I have created 8 different matches for different rating groups as shown below.This is to avoid our low rated players playing with players who are highly rated. For < 1200 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24473 For 1200 - 1300 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24472 For 1300 - 1400 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24471 For 1400 - 1500 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24470 For 1500 - 1600 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24451 For 1600 - 1800 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24445 For 1800 - 2000 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24443 For > 2000 players - here is the link - http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24440 Join the team match respected to u r online chess ratings I hav created all this less ratings range(Eg - 1200-1300, 1300-1400 only 100 differences between matches) team matches to make some wins to our team. Their many players who wish to play with players with rating +100 than their ratings, For them I'll be creating team matches with 200 or 300 range rating ranges(like 1200-1400, 1400-1700) differnece in team matches. Goodluck to alll 93 members, Please participate in team match. Thanx http://www.chess.com/news/join-team-matches-1154 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:14:44 -0800 http://www.chess.com/news/join-team-matches-1154 Just a reminder. Two games ready for players to join in. http://www.chess.com/news/games-7998 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:12:44 -0800 http://www.chess.com/news/games-7998 Here's a common king and pawn endgame.             This is a very useful trick to learn in a king and pawn endgame. I know that some of you have seen this position before. If you do, then good for you! http://www.chess.com/forum/view/endgames/two-squares-behind-the-king-does-the-trick Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:08:45 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/endgames/two-squares-behind-the-king-does-the-trick Those of you who are sicilian fans and play it "regularly", you know what I mean. Players nowadays only play the "grand prix attack," expecting to sacrifice a queen to give checkmate with two knights. If you ever acheived checkmate with two knights using the, "grand prix" attack , please speak up. Here's the open Sicilian:   I know there are other variations in the Sicilian, but these are the easiest to understand. This, is the true nature of the sicilian. Believe me! http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/why-is-it-that-no-one-ever-plays-the-open-sicilian Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:47:31 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/why-is-it-that-no-one-ever-plays-the-open-sicilian Members of "Chess for Grand Masters",Please join together and help me welcome    ( my chess friends) and newer members : ae299792458 , shackattack and Dysillica, and our newest member inochess.  P.S. I might have already posted some,or posted in wrong area......please forgive the oversight if I did.                   Thx.Kenny http://www.chess.com/news/new-members-1593 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:36:22 -0800 http://www.chess.com/news/new-members-1593 I was in the middle of a game and played a poor move. I wrote "f*#k me" in the chat area. I'm sorry to whichever of the moderators had to read that comment. It doesn't have any place on a website like this. I'm sorry and it wont happen again. -Ted Kramer http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/sorry Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:33:52 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/sorry hi great chess player in chess.com.. what is your hobby beside chess? is there any chess player who'd like to creating a website? i believe is not just me who love to create a website. if you do, add me as your friend and lets do link exchange. http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/any-other-webmaster-here Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:23:12 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/any-other-webmaster-here Calling all minds if you would please join one (or both!) of these open team matches: http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24606 http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=24532 Thanks as always and I will be working on the movies of the week again. strangequark http://www.chess.com/news/matches-8342 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:21:38 -0800 http://www.chess.com/news/matches-8342      I was wondering today whether or not the coaching of Magnus Carlsen byGarry Kasparov is keeping the former Champion's game at a higher level thanit would be otherwise.     I'm sure there are no definitive studies to prove this, but it seems logical.However, logical does not always live up to empirical evidence alone, justbecause the eye sees something one can't conclude that it is so.     Is this the first time in history a former World Champion has coacheda number one player in this fashion?     How good will Carlsen become, and can he beat Anand for the title?  I am about to turn 47 myself so I always root for the older athletes, as soon as a professionalin any discipline reaches 35 wins become rare, although Tom Watson almostwon the British Open at 59 and Jack Nicklaus won a Masters at 46, and WalterRay Williams Jr. just won a bowling event at 50.     Is Carlsen in danger of burnout?  How many times have we seen this happento chess players, or tennis prodigies such as Tracy Austin?     Can Carlsen reach 3000?  Rybka is at 3200+ now and the sky seems the limit.If he does break 3000 under today's scoring will he be better than Fischer, and what ranking could Bobby have achieved in today's system?     Back to the initial thought, is this coaching keeping Kasparov sharper thanif he just trained on his own?     What are your thoughts? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/is-coaching-carlsen-keeping-kasparovs-game-strong Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:09:51 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/is-coaching-carlsen-keeping-kasparovs-game-strong do you find it easier to visualize a few moves ahead by looking at the board or by visualizing it in your head? do you have some other technique? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/move-visualization Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:37 -0800 http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/move-visualization just some pics  http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/iusti/personal-photos Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:29:30 -0800 http://www.chess.com/photos/view_album/iusti/personal-photos Get the latest here: http://www.chess-3.com/android.apk Please let me know if you find any issues! http://www.chess.com/news/new-android-build---jan-6-2010-4258 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:54:06 -0800 http://www.chess.com/news/new-android-build---jan-6-2010-4258