Some great blogs to read
I decided to make a list of some useful blogs that you should all read and visit.
1. My Chess Blog - I love everything they share, have a look at their chess tips and I am sure you will love every single bit of it.
2. Itoon mma pound for pound - Great stuff about what is happening on MMA.
3. Digg - All the latest great online stuff
4. Reddit - One of the best fun sites
5. Stumbleupon- Another great site.
Playing Chess…improves it
Have you ever heard any schools giving importance to computer game? You can be amazed that schools now a day teaches “Chess”, and asks the students to practice it by playing with computer. According to many surveys performed, it has been shown that chess can improve a child’s ability to think…to think intelligently and more clearly…
Chess is a very old game and is probably the best thinker’s game gifted to us by out ancestors. It not only needs intelligence but also patience and dedication. Its need tough practicing…very clear understanding of the game. Now days there are many computer games which can help you to improve your skill.
You can consult many books and magazines to improve your skill and thinking power. There are many e-books that you can download and can read thoroughly to get a better understanding of the game. To improve your game you need to work hard…you can write down all the moves of all the games you play and analyze it…jot down the critical moments…you can also consult and show your jotted down moves to a coach who can help you.
Playing with the computer is good for practicing but you must also play with some humans. You can ask some more experienced players to play with you…and you can request them to tell you where you were wrong. You can take part in some tournaments…where you will find much competition and it can increase your skill.
While playing against the computer you can choose to play at different levels. Increase your level with time…doesn’t become static…play with different ideas…if you get a good idea try to implement it unless it becomes perfectly correct…then try to use the same idea while playing at higher level…you can also play online chess with some other humans…you can also try out your skills and ideas there…make one thing very clear, you have to make your strategy and expertise it…you can also read some grandmaster’s strategies to create yours.
Chess is only a game which needs patience and wit. If someone tells you that it’s the game of the gifted one then just blow him off. Practice it hard and they will call you the gifted one. Even grandmasters get beaten. So aren’t they gifted…? Just believe in yourself and do it.
Modern Computer Chess Programs
Video games and PSPs are extremely popular because of the amazing features. But it’s really nice to know that classic board games are still desired by many gamers. Among these board games, chess remains on top. Since the game chess has been discovered and introduced to the world hundred years ago, its popularity remains unchanged. This is due to the fact that thousands if not millions of chess players are still showing their interest to the game.
During early years, chess are only for individuals who knew the rules and principles of the game. But because of the up to date changes in the internet today, the game chess becomes easier. Likewise, the traditional game was improved that even people who did not normally play the game will be able to understand. Nowadays, there’s no reason to get the wrong idea about the things involve in the game of chess, such as chess opening, moves and advance tactics. It’s because there are chess versions that offer tutorials and demos from the world’s famous grandmasters.
To discuss more about computer chess programs, you will need to spend a couple of time and effort to search for them. Using your browser, you can key in the keywords that can help you find chess versions. As you wish, you can register as a member of a particular game site which can let you avail game services. Some game sites offer game downloads for free while some charge a little amount. On the other hand, there are also sites that offer premium memberships that cost additional charge per year.
So what’s the good news of having your own chess software? First and for most, you will have a chance to meet other players of the same skill level. It can be your friend, your neighbor or grandmasters from continents away to your home. Besides, you can also avail chess tutorials just in case you don’t know how to play the game. Some versions of chess games offer game analysis wherein the player is allowed to analyze moves from already played games.
Online chess game doesn’t end there. As you wish, you can play chess games while listening to music or while having fun changing game skins and angle views. The modern way of chess is really different from the traditional way it was played. It’s because the graphics are really incredible and interesting. Some chess versions feature two dimensional graphics while some are three dimensional. Finally, online chess games also feature chat boxes wherein you will have a chance to communicate with your opponent. Besides, you can raise questions and ask tips from them. In spite the fact that online games contain mentioned features, the rules of chess remains unchanged.
To end it up, online chess games are powerful tools to test human’s level of intellect. But then, there are no substitutes than playing the traditional game of chess. Besides, there is no other way to test your ability but to play against other chess players. Computer chess games are only made by man’s product of imagination. So, whatever you do, man is still the winner in this game.
Come out from the Old Strategies of Chess
Chess is the smart game which attracts the people of all age group. This game makes the people feel more exciting and at the same time more challenging to play this game. There are many strategies found in the world of chess. This type of strategies is not so easy to learn. It will take more time to learn. In the ever changing world, the strategies involved in chess are also changing every day.
You cannot play this game always with the same strategy which you learned first. You should keep on learning the new strategies that was being developed every day. In early days people used to concentrate on the endgame strategies. After few years they believed that without the strong opening and middlegame strategy, this endgame strategy is no use at all. Yeah! This is true. If you have a good opening strategy only then you can play this game with more confident of winning and the way you move your pieces in the middlegame makes sure whether you win or lose this game.
A good player will not follow the same old moves. They keep on updating their moves so that they can have the winning game always. There are many ways available in the world where you can learn the new strategies. Chess club is one of the most common places where you can learn all the new strategies. Chess clubs is the place where you can find many chess experts and you can have a chance to play with them. You can learn many new strategies simply by watching their movements. Also you can look for new books that help you to learn new strategies. Don’t read the same book always because this will stop you to know the modern chess strategies. There are many other ways from which you can learn the new strategies in this game.
Uses of Chess
There are games suggested for Physical fitness however Chess is one game that derives the mental ability of a person. It’s one of the most authentic and exciting game we have been playing since ages.
Some basic use of playing Chess
Strategy – First and the foremost requirement of the game is one has to be strategize to win over the other emperor. You may need to think in every possible manner, in fact may need to change the thought strategy as how the opponents is are thinking couldn’t be guessed. It needs lot of patience and calculation to formulate a strategy. Hence it will make the person learn to think and analyze deeply and then come up with any plan.
Flexibility – Another attribute required to play the game of chess is flexible in thought process. It’s because of the fact that even the opponent is strategically thinking with all permutation and combinations. So you need not leave a space for any of the possible situations. However the moment you start calculations then you would be able to guess the opponents plan as well. It increases ability to think in all possible manners and makes the person prepare for most of the scenarios.
Creativity – The game by design of it would ensure that the players are thinking creatively as it’s a mind game with all the combinations in mind. As you cannot leave any stone unturned you need to be creative in your thought process. Think out of the box and that will not restrict you and your mind.
It has also been observed that Chess players are in the habit of following the rules and procedures. They go by the book completely and with all the rules and regulations they come up with all possible combinations to win over. The game adds lot of value to a person and makes him a perfect human being. It instills Integrity and loyalty in a person, which are some important attributes of successful people. Nothing could be manipulated in the game and structured with No biases as it’s the battle of two armies.
Chess Links
Killer Chess Tips
- 12 chess tactics and how to use those to gain advantage – Part 10, 11 and 12
- Endgame Lessons From Game Twelve of the 2010
- 12 chess tactics and how to use those to gain advantage – Part 9
- 12 chess tactics and how to use those to gain advantage – Part 8
- 12 chess tactics and how to use those to gain advantage – Part 7