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      I've read a lot lately regarding chess players and their chess software, namely attempts to beat their computers. I decided to do a bit of research and present a very basic atricle on some strategies useful for beginners. As always, I rem...http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/beat-your-computerFri, 17 Oct 2008 09:48:00 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/beat-your-computer     Lately, I've been reading a great deal on the subject of cheating and chess, specifically the use of computer software for determining one's next move. Maybe it's because I'm comfortable with my place in the greater scheme of life, maybe ...http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/for-the-love-of-chessMon, 13 Oct 2008 13:56:15 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/for-the-love-of-chess     I spend a lot of time these days either on the road playing or when not playing, in the recording studio. While most people think it a charmed life, since I get to do want I want with my day, they assume there is no stress involved. There...http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/why-i-play-chess3Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:11:14 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/why-i-play-chess3     We often play chess and get so into the game that we don't think about the tools of the chess player. By tools, I mean the pieces, board, clocks, etc. I have heard the term Staunton Pattern a lot in my travels through ...http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/staunton-chess-piecesThu, 06 Sep 2007 13:18:04 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/staunton-chess-piecesPeople often ask me what I find so wonderful about chess. It's a fair enough question to those who don't play the game. People see me obsessed over a puzzle, with a board set up on the coffee table in our living room, my hands moving piece...http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/i-love-chess-becauseMon, 03 Sep 2007 20:07:28 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/i-love-chess-becauseI have a lot of free time on my hands but it comes at strange times during the 24 hour day. When I go out on the road with my band, there is a great deal of down time while traveling (either on planes or driving) and chess fills this void greatlIy...http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/chess-for-the-musicianSat, 18 Aug 2007 11:13:09 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Hugh_T_Patterson/chess-for-the-musician