Houdini 5 Chess Computer Software

Houdini 5 Chess Computer Software

The magician is back! With the latest version of his Houdini 5 chess software, Robert Houdart has succeeded in catapulting himself back into the inner circle of computer chess, all while managing to maintain the unique and individual character of his engine. Its...
Kovalyk Silver Chess Art

Kovalyk Silver Chess Art

Silver is the basis of inspiration for Andriy Kovalyk’s designs. As one of Ukraine’s most respected makers of jewelry and gifts, he first started in 1999 with interior design ornaments and today offers gift books, silverware, clocks, board games, jewelry, toys, silver...

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...

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

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...