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 Honestly I started this thread because it makes me giggle at those of you who take this game so seriously. Chess and Drinking go together because they are both forms of entertainment! I play better sober , but honestly if I want to have 1 or two (...http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/playing-chess-drunkTue, 03 Nov 2009 14:11:37 -0800http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/playing-chess-drunkChess imitates life ? I have now lost 9 straight, 1 of which to a player rated in the 800's. Lately life has been a stress pot! Again one more reason  Chess imitates life...     http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/string-of-losesSun, 20 Apr 2008 19:12:51 -0700http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/string-of-losesI have written about how we can relate chess to life. It has been my attempt to relate the lessons I am learning as I learn about chess, to life in general. Many have responded to the blogs and I thank you for the comments. I am involved in a gam...http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eatersSat, 22 Mar 2008 09:37:40 -0700http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eatersOpening MovesAs I develop into a more competent chess player, I am understanding that what I do in the beginning of the game is extremely important .I may not win with a good opening move, but I could loose very quickly if I do not have a good ope...http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/chess-is-life-part-3Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:20:12 -0700http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/chess-is-life-part-3Analyze Your Moves   As I have mentioned before, I am new and very raw at chess. I often make mistakes, mostly because I am not analyzing my opponent’s moves. I am too stuck I my own strategy, thinking I am in control. Then.....BAM! I a...http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/chess-is-life-part-2Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:21:16 -0800http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/chess-is-life-part-2As some of you know I have recently picked up playing a game that I played in my childhood. It is part of my new year’s resolution to exercise my head as well as my body. I joined Chess.com and started to play anyone who challenged me. I hav...http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/chess-is-life-part-1Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:57:21 -0800http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/chess-is-life-part-1I joined this site to re-learn a game I played as a kid. Even though that I am losing more than winnining , I have to say that I have learned about chess and how it relates to life! Thank you to all of you who have played me thus far! I will tell ...http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/man-i-am-badTue, 29 Jan 2008 13:19:56 -0800http://blog.chess.com/screekdawg/man-i-am-bad