by Raphael | Oct 25, 2017 | How to, News
Two kids, Gabby & Garrett Heller started Chess 4 Charity in 2011 to hold a chess tournament for charity, hoping to raise money for great causes. With their fifth event in October 2017 they not only reached this year’s goal of $7500 for the Childhood Brain Tumor...
by Raphael | Jul 20, 2017 | How to
Something as simple as changing the language on the computer can easily trip up first time users. This shows how to accomplish in addition to inverting the board (changing which side the white and black pieces play). See the Chess Genius Exclusive product page for...
by Raphael | Apr 20, 2017 | How to
Let’s explore ways you can improve your chess with Fritz 15. So far, this post covers – tips on installing – basic engine and analysis – how to use LiveBook If you are installing it for the first time, here are some tips. When you...
by Raphael | Jul 8, 2014 | How to, Kids & Family, Teachers
Those letters and numbers along the margin of many chessboards are the coordinate system for naming the squares, commonly called “algebraic notation”. Chessboards for learning or competition often have letters and numbers along each side with 1-8 horizontal ranks and...
by Raphael | Jun 26, 2014 | How to, Products
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...
by Raphael | Oct 8, 2013 | How to, Products
Glenn Mon with Hamanassett B&B www.hamanassett.com customized his 25″ Giant Chess set to create a “Stone Chess Set” for their Bed & Breakfast. After cleaning, to remove dust and oils, he primed the pieces with a Rust-o-leum plastic primer,...
by Raphael | Jul 31, 2013 | How to, Latest Reviews, Travel
Playing chess while you travel means your game can be interrupted at any moment. If you need to close the game quickly sometimes it’s helpful to use a chess board that saves the position rather than shuffling the pieces into a compartment and trying to remember...
by paul | Jun 5, 2013 | How to, Products, Uncategorized
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...