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 am finding in alot of games I have been playing when I caputure my opponent's queen they whimp  out and surrender! (resign) What an insult.Just because you lose your queen your going to whimp out.The great masters of the the game would never su...http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/dont-be-a-whimpThu, 21 May 2009 09:21:45 -0700http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/dont-be-a-whimpI recommend to not only to play as many games as you can but,learn as much as you can.Study your moves.Remember,never surrender!Fight to the end,learn from your mistakes.Read the book "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess"  great book to have.Join a chess...http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/learning-chessTue, 24 Mar 2009 18:42:05 -0700http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/learning-chess"The Tao of Chess"- a book written by: Chess Master Peter Kurzdorfer.This book will  transform your game & your life.I think it is wise to have valuable information than can contribute to the molding & perfection of being a better player....http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/the-tao-of-chess2Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:30:50 -0800http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/the-tao-of-chess2I recently played in a tournament over the weekend put on by Bay Area Chess held in Milpitas,CA.  I was impressed by the play of all of my opponents.I put up a good fight in round# 3 the end of the game came down to the wire I ended up with a los...http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/tournament-playTue, 28 Oct 2008 00:23:01 -0700http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/tournament-playI just recently purchased a book from Amazon.com called "The Art Of Boxing In Chess"   Stragtegic Principles  By : Thomas L .Grady.What a great asset to your arsenal of knowledge.After reading it you will get a great insight on how you can bec...http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/the-art-of-boxing-in-chessFri, 26 Sep 2008 09:04:40 -0700http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/the-art-of-boxing-in-chess Greetings- It has been 34 years since I have played in a chess tournament- I plan on returning to the battlefield on October 25, 2008. Let the good times roll- Victory shall prevail!         &nbsp...http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/returning-to-victoryFri, 12 Sep 2008 22:22:51 -0700http://blog.chess.com/spikey11/returning-to-victory