Will it fly?

Will it fly?

Being an avid aviator and loving all all things flying, at least in the fixed-wing realm, because helicopters have too many moving parts for my comfort, I naturally think of a project or product in terms of will it “get off the ground” or “will it...

The Pawn Gets No Respect

  Sometimes thought of as the weakest pieces in a Chess game, the pawns have often lacked the respect of novice chess players. These pieces are seen as disposable, powerless, and meant to be trampled upon by other, more important Chess pieces. However, you might...

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...