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 Everything you need to know to dominate the middlegame is within this blog.   Enemy Problem Do This Against It Bad minor piece Avoid exchanging it. Keep it restricted. Blocked pieces Keep them blocked. Cramped ga...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/how-to-rule-the-middlegameTue, 02 Sep 2008 00:03:08 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/how-to-rule-the-middlegameTake a look at one of my favorite chess players, see how he totally demolishes one of my favorite openings and witness one of my favorite games. Feel free to leave responses, veiwpoints and ideas http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/paul-morphys-brilliance-over-anderssens-tough-sicilianMon, 01 Sep 2008 21:42:27 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/paul-morphys-brilliance-over-anderssens-tough-sicilianIt is in my opinion that everyone that indulges in the art of chess, wants to some degree be more efficient in the craft. For those players, there are a variety of things that you can do to do so, but the best is complete study. To hear someone ...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/how-to-make-vhess-work-for-youMon, 01 Sep 2008 18:12:01 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/how-to-make-vhess-work-for-you AM I RIGHT IN MY OPINION THAT ALEKHINE WAS TRULY ONE OF, IF NOT THE BEST??? DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHO ALEKHINE IS??? http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/instructional-look-at-endgames-by-one-of-the-bestalekhineFri, 29 Aug 2008 21:44:43 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/instructional-look-at-endgames-by-one-of-the-bestalekhine       YES IT IS... http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/kings-gambit-yeilds-win-in-14-moves-is-that-even-possibleSun, 24 Aug 2008 18:38:19 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/kings-gambit-yeilds-win-in-14-moves-is-that-even-possiblea good look at the English from my archives.  Cunning tactical play lures an opponent to overplay his position, in hopes of pushing away threating defenders, his King soon pays for this mishap.   please comment and give feedback of w...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/english-opening-anyoneSun, 24 Aug 2008 18:28:55 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/english-opening-anyoneThis message is for anyone who hasn't checked out the blog titled, IF THIS GAME DOESN'T INSPIRE YOU, THEN NOTHING WILL... For those select few that love fiercely contested battle, with an unlikely ending and great knight play...then this is the ga...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/you-are-cheating-yourself-out-of-a-special-treatSat, 23 Aug 2008 15:41:38 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/you-are-cheating-yourself-out-of-a-special-treatThis is a game I just so recently had the opportunity of being able to play. Even if I would've lost this one, it still would have been one of my most memorable... Check it out and tell me what you all think.   The game is now up and read...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/if-this-game-doesnt-inspire-you-then-nothing-willSat, 23 Aug 2008 08:07:24 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/if-this-game-doesnt-inspire-you-then-nothing-willI think to much importance is placed on shoulders of the mighty Rook. Yeah, I was bold enough to actually say that. Before you go jumping off your end chairs, please let me explain why. Now, don't get me wrong, two rooks together is an explicit ...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/why-do-i-hate-rooks-the-way-i-doSat, 23 Aug 2008 03:35:43 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/why-do-i-hate-rooks-the-way-i-doThat's the one question I would love to know from everyone who considers the game, more than just a game. For those who consider chess their forte, their own personal art; how does it influence you? Would some even say that in order to be influenc...http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/how-does-chess-influence-you2Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:46:45 -0700http://blog.chess.com/blegacy/how-does-chess-influence-you2