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Chess is an abstract strategy board game for two players. It is played on a square board of eight rows (called ranks) and eight columns (called files), giving sixty-four squares of alternating color. Each player begins the game with sixteen pieces, which are progressively eliminated (captured and removed from the board by opposing pieces) as the game proceeds. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king. This occurs when no further move can prevent the king from being captured.
Introduction
Chess is one of the world's most popular games; it has been described not only as a game but also as an art and a science. Chess is sometimes seen as an abstract wargame; as a "mental martial art", and teaching chess has been advocated as a way of enhancing mental prowess. Chess is played both recreationally and competitively in clubs, tournaments, online, and by mail (correspondence chess). Many variants and relatives of chess are played throughout the world. Chess or shatranj has its origins in India. The most popular, in descending order by number of players, are xiangqi in China, shogi in Japan, janggi in Korea, and makruk in Thailand. The game described in this article is sometimes known as Western Chess or International Chess to distinguish it from other variants.
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Posted a new blog in which the author discusses chess and David Cameron. http://bit.ly/7NEpTh
novocastrianrob (novocastrianrob) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:28:55 -0000
Posted a new blog in which the author discusses chess and David Cameron. http://bit.ly/7NEpTh
The Monthly Chess Club begins Tuesday, January 5 at 4pm. More info is at http://tinyurl.com/ydbp8yn.
AndoverLibrary (MHL) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:28:10 -0000
The Monthly Chess Club begins Tuesday, January 5 at 4pm. More info is at http://tinyurl.com/ydbp8yn.
"Life is like chess. No king is protected without a Queen with him. A pawn posing as a Queen will not work.
Indiana_pride (Tyree Jennings) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:27:49 -0000
"Life is like chess. No king is protected without a Queen with him. A pawn posing as a Queen will not work.
@midwestguest So you're rolling up the king and queen title into one, eh? Rock that chess board! Err, driveway, couch, kitchen, etc.
davepeckens (Dave Peckens) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:27:20 -0000
@midwestguest So you're rolling up the king and queen title into one, eh? Rock that chess board! Err, driveway, couch, kitchen, etc.
Brains and Brauns chessboxing in Bethnel Green #chess #boxing http://bit.ly/5uo5t7
ribock (Richard Lubbock) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:25:20 -0000
Brains and Brauns chessboxing in Bethnel Green #chess #boxing http://bit.ly/5uo5t7
Gashimov-Aronian has sure lived upto the expection up until now. #chess
bhuvan_chelsea (Bhuvan N) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:21:59 -0000
Gashimov-Aronian has sure lived upto the expection up until now. #chess
Academic Chess - Chess teaching site with rules, strategies, openings, and advice information on past champs.
Meta Description: [ Academic Chess is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to bringing chess and all of its scholastic and intellectual benfits to children. ]
Chess is Fun - Offers rules, openings, endgames, tactics, book reviews, and game archive.
Chess is Fun - Clear instructions on how the chess pieces move.
Chess Kids Academy - Online chess lessons, books, games, and quizzes for kids. Resource center for parents and teachers.
Chess Rules - Contains game rules and the basics on how the pieces move.
Meta Description: [ Chess is a fun and ancient game. If it weren't fun it wouldn't have been around so long. Learn how to play chess, or if you are already an avid player order books on chess, read a children's book about chess, or even download a chess game. ]
ChessDryad - Flash movies explaining the basic moves, terms, and concepts. Includes a study guide and audio commentary. [Requires Flash.]
Meta Description: [ Flash movies explaining how to set up the board and move the pieces. Check, Checkmate, en Passant, Castling, Skewers, Pins, and Forks. ]
ChessDryad - Chess education, history, articles, current events, and the CalGames Database.
Meta Description: [ The Definitive History of Chess in California. ]
Dimensionalized Chess - Instructions for a three dimensional version.
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Ed's Ever-Growing Chess Page - Chess pictures, stories, tournaments, games and problems.
On The Origin Of Chess - A group of articles with a variety of views regarding the origin or chess.
U.S. Chess Center - Information for chess students or teachers. Has chess camps in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
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