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 rarely buy books new anymore since I've discovered I can get books in great quality for about half the price on ebay!  There are also some old gems that you can't buy new anymore!  Sometimes it takes a little hunting to find th...http://blog.chess.com/o0obruceleeo0o/chess-books-cheap-ebaySat, 21 Jul 2007 15:09:00 -0700http://blog.chess.com/o0obruceleeo0o/chess-books-cheap-ebayI came across the ending of this game in a tactics book (Sharpen Your Tactics) and I had to know how the position came about.  I think this miniature is a great example of the minor pieces working together in a very nice mating net... enjoy ...http://blog.chess.com/o0obruceleeo0o/edward-lasker-vs-george-alan-thomasMon, 09 Jul 2007 07:42:03 -0700http://blog.chess.com/o0obruceleeo0o/edward-lasker-vs-george-alan-thomasAs my first blog, I figured I would take the time to put down some of my favorite links to useful FREE chess websites.  They are in no particular order: Predator at the Chess Board - Great free tactics ebook that you dont even have to downloa...http://blog.chess.com/o0obruceleeo0o/my-favorite-free-chess-linksFri, 06 Jul 2007 22:47:39 -0700http://blog.chess.com/o0obruceleeo0o/my-favorite-free-chess-links