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 It can't be anything but laziness. So far, I didn't get around to installing any chess engine or database on my laptop. I just chugged along with rusty trusty sas 3.0 engine and even made a big virtue out of it Until 2 days ago, that is. I fin...http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/first-try-chess-database-and-engine---scid-icofybase-stockfishFri, 14 May 2010 11:11:56 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/first-try-chess-database-and-engine---scid-icofybase-stockfishWhen I joined chess.com, it didn't take me very long to realize how poor my chess skill was. Well, I am no ace now. I still blunder a lot. I still can't foresee my opponent's strong moves. I can't do without the analysis board. I still play more ...http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/instigators-and-inspirators----a-note-of-thanksTue, 09 Feb 2010 13:31:06 -0800http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/instigators-and-inspirators----a-note-of-thanksAs a full-time chess lover who is forced to be a part-time player (yes, I must work to pay my bills ) I often find myself wishing to cram more learning into each session. Predictably, it doesn't quite work that way. I tried all the usual stuff, w...http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/game-analysis-techniqueMon, 28 Dec 2009 20:59:31 -0800http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/game-analysis-techniqueNo, I am not a philosopher; though I can see how you might think of me as one, given my reflections on life & chess (not necessarily in that order). Several months ago, I embarked on a journey. A quest. Thought it might be useful to me (and h...http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/the-soul-is-thirstySat, 13 Dec 2008 06:48:09 -0800http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/the-soul-is-thirstyThe journey begins: Never written a blog before. No essays, no poetry, no short-stories. But a beginning must be made. Of this blog. Of a description of this quest. It began about 4 months ago, I think. Began when I walked into a neighborhood ...http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/patience-perseverance-and-disciplineTue, 16 Sep 2008 04:58:26 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Sas3/patience-perseverance-and-discipline