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The Companion Resource Guide for Lego Chess Sets

06.05

Where to find, how to make, how to buy: I love LEGO sets. Over most other toys I buy for my son, I enjoy buying him LEGO sets because I enjoy putting them together… ah, with him, of course. So, working with Chess House, it was natural that I should eventually wonder about LEGO chess sets. And so began the search to find what sets are out there and available. What I found was amazing–chess sets offered by LEGO, sets made by fans, more sets made by LEGO Star Wars fans, and the list goes

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Review: Ron’s Opinion of ZMF-II Chess Clock

05.23

The ZMF-II was great for G/20, 5 SD. In playing with it, I see that it does break down and shows seconds when under 60 minutes (1 hour). That is nicer than the DGT and Saitek clocks which only do this under 20 minutes. I don’t think this clock is as nice for longer time controls compared to the Chronos models. We have an upcoming Peoria City Championship that is G/80, 5s d. I plan on using either my Touch Chronos II or the Button Chronos II for this event (we will play one game

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Understanding the Electronic Media Epidemic Facing Children Today

05.23

Research shows 8-18 year olds on average spent 1456 hours (91 days) CONSUMED by TV alone not including other media. Compare that to a mere 900 hours spent in school! Are your kids coming home “plugged in” to their headphone and disappearing to their rooms? It’s a media epidemic and the long term effects may not be fully evident yet. Many parents and educators are successfully using their positive influence to break these trends and improve social skills, communication, and grades! There’s an Electronic Media Epidemic Facing Children Today. Let’s explore the threat and

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New 2013 DGT 960 Game Timer

04.30

The DGT 960 in new colors black and red is available from April 2013. This model will gradually replace the original white/orange DGT 960 version. It has been a solid choice for players wanting an ultra-compact clock with a wide variety of features including international FIDE standards. This handy pocket timer has the Chess960 generator. Press the 960 button and a randomly chosen Chess960 starting position will be shown on the display. Chess960 is the only other form of chess that is officially recognized by the World Chess Federation FIDE. Every game starts from a

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