Chess Puzzle: white to checkmate in 2

Can you find the correct move? White to checkmate in 2 moves. Write your answer in the comments section. This puzzle comes from Level 3 of the Chess Tutorial. Currently the comprehensive 5 step TASC tutorial CD is FREE. Just request a copy at ChessHouse.com. It has...

How to select the right size chessboard for pieces

Generally, the King piece base diameter of a Staunton design chess piece should be about 3/4 of the chessboard’s square size. Yes, it’s really that simple! For non-regulation chess play you can of course deviate from this as you wish, yet the guideline is...

Tips for Starting a Chess Club

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...

Should Every Child Be Made to Play Chess?

(Image by Gary Simmons) Should every child be made to learn chess? Armenia thinks so. Their recent decision to require every child over the age of 6 to learn chess has caused some controversy. (Click Here for original article) While chess is an excellent tool for...

How much is your chess set worth? Can you sell it?

Is your chess set rare or valuable? How do you find out? What if you want to sell it?You could ask around. You could email companies. Search the Internet. You might find an appraisal service. But is there a better way?There is a rather unsophisticated, clever answer...

How to clean and polish wood chess sets

Any treasured wood chess set is ideally kept dust free on a regular basis. At least once a year, it's a good idea to wax and buff using a paste wax sparingly. Allow it to dry before using a cotton cloth or similar to buff lightly. Avoid liquid polishes, be sure to...