DETROIT CITY CHESS CLUB MESSAGE BOARD. LET'S TALK CHESS

Short on time for a game?

Big Toronto — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:49:57 GMT

Try simple endgames-K& R vs. K;K&Q vs. K;2 B's vs. K; 2 R's vs. K.

These are great,take minutes to play and will improve your endgame greatly!!! and fun!!

Can Chess help my Reading?

Big Toronto — Thur, 10 Jul 2008 21:20:45 GMT

There are studies that document chess improves reading skills.We all know chess helps math skills-widely documented.

Two great Chess puzzles...

Big Toronto — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:28:50 GMT

One is 8 Queens and the other is Pawn Array.Both can be googled.

Prime Chess age.....

Big Toronto — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:28:07 GMT

most players hit their prime strength in their 20's-30's and then a slow fall off begins. But one famous player in his 70's is still playing at the top level!

Combinations...

Big Toronto — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:31:54 GMT

These are essential to solve-3 moves and up with a sacrifice-all leading to gain of material and a winning position.Many good chess books have great examples.

Permission granted....

Big Toronto — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:36:10 GMT

to reprint these quick Chess tidbits.I know some topics are new to you,others a refresher,but in ALL cases I hope they provide a quick lesson/discussion at your Club.

Chess Camps....

Big Toronto — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:27:11 GMT

Get involved in one in your area. Great fun for kids-about1/2 day of chess,the other 1/2 on games-soccer,baseball,swimming etc. and excursions.Well worth the $$$$.Kids meet new friends,learn new skills,and improve their Chess!

Chess & Soccer-something in common...

Big Toronto — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:17:10 GMT

To excell at either,one must play tournaments in Europe.North American Chess,Soccer is mediorce here compared to European scene.To improve play with the best!

How often do you play Chess?

Big Toronto — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:05:43 GMT

To improve you should play weekly tournaments.This is a must. No tournaments,improvement is slow if at all!!!

Correspondence chess...

Big Toronto — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:19:42 GMT

Anyone still play this,now with e-mail so popular. Some games actually took months to play....

Kids and Internet chess...

Big Toronto — Thur, 26 Jun 2008 13:46:11 GMT

not recommended for young ones-under 10 for obvious reasons.Stick to Chessmaster,Fritz.

my chess teacher

ronnie harrison — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:27:07 GMT

Mr.Fite is the best chess teacher in the whole world and i am going to be on his chess team and play the best i can so don.t mess with me because i'll be the best chess player nobody has ever seen!!

Chess Variants...

Big Toronto — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:40:40 GMT

lots of fun,nice change.Try Double Chess-google it for info-,4 person Chess, or Suicide chess.These are fun to play once in a while.

Chess sets.....

Big Toronto — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:31:44 GMT

So many varieties-war sets,hockey sets,soccer sets,dragon sets-endless numbers!! # 1 set worldwide is Staunton Set-indestructable,handsome,no mistaking pieces,used in tournaments and for pleasure.

Blindfold chess....

Big Toronto — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:27:16 GMT

With practice it is not too difficult.To succeed in Chess ,visualization of many moves is needed.Try simple 4 piece endgames,then work up to more pieces.