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The Companion Resource Guide for Lego Chess Sets
06.05
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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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How to Use Classic Analog Chess Clock
03.27

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 shown

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How to Use Electronic Chess Set Novag Obsidian
03.27

This video shows the benefits of electronic chess even while software and handheld screens are the rage. Using real chess pieces helps combine motor skills and lessens dependence on our already overloaded eyes and it’s accompanying isolated brain dependence.  The video demonstrates how to use the Obsidian chess computer including how to set levels. It saves your game when turned off unless you remove the batteries.

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How to Set Garde Digital Chess Clock, 30/90, SD60, D5
05.23

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 you know what you’re looking for. On Page 8 of the manual, there is a Preset 10. This Bronstein method is not the same as delay, but is for the most part equivalent. It adds the delay after your move for the next move. So

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