by Raphael | Mar 27, 2013 | How to, Latest Reviews
Shows how to set, operate, and understand classic analog chess clocks. Plus a comparison of the Classic chess clock vs CGL analog clock. The USCF standard Quality Regulation chess set is also...
by Raphael | Dec 1, 2012 | Art of Chess
Massive 6 3/4″ tall beautifully hand painted, Crusades chess set pieces. The Crusades were religious military campaigns fought over a period of 200 years from about 1095 to 1291. Made of solid poly-resin, each piece is hand-painted in detail with long-lasting,...
by Raphael | May 23, 2012 | How to
Let’s say you want to use the clock for USCF tournament with 1st time control 30 moves in 90 minutes, 2nd time control, Game in 60 minute, all with a 5 second delay. Setting time controls that work for USCF tournaments is a bit tricky on the Garde clock, until...
by Raphael | Dec 27, 2011 | Kids & Family
BROOKLYN CASTLE from Rescued Media on Vimeo. Amidst financial crises and unprecedented public school budget cuts I.S. 318 in Brooklyn, New York has assembled the best junior high chess team in the nation. Brooklyn Castle follows five chess team members for one year,...
by Raphael | Oct 10, 2011 | Products
Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, part 1 is the first book in a major new three-volume series. This series will be unique by the fact that it will record the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chess player of all-time. The series in itself is a continuation...
by Raphael | Jul 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Soon after I bought my Ipad I wanted a chess program to play. So I logged onto the App Store feature on the Ipad and searched for chess. There are many programs, some free, and some not. I trust chess.com (they are one of the largest chess communities online), so I...
by Raphael | Jul 24, 2011 | Chess Software
The best chess software to learn chess depends on the learner’s level of knowledge. But there is some straightforward advice to make a good choice on what chess software to use. If you are new to chess, start with carefully choosing a chess software program that...
by Raphael | Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
These unique chess sets are a work of art. Literally! The artists take pride in producing Poland’s finest chess sets. Here is a look behind the scenes at a few of the manufacturing steps, namely etching and hand painting from environment safe materials onto...
by Raphael | Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
[NOTE: as of 2011 the Excalibur Grandmaster is not currently available. The closest substitute is the Novag Citrine. This review may be helpful to some though who would desire to buy the Grandmaster used.] Here’s a frank, hands-on review of the Excalibur...
by Raphael | Jul 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Can you provide information and tips on how to start a chess club? This question has been posed frequently. I would like to give assistance to those seeking tips on how to start a chess club. Since the means and methods very greatly, I will mention a few general...