by Sophie Cameron | Feb 18, 2017 | Chess Software, Products
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...
by Sophie Cameron | Dec 6, 2016 | Gifts, Latest Reviews, Products
A CHESS CLOCK THAT’S AFFORDABLE AND FUN! The DGT1002 is the simplest chess clock with bonus options available anywhere. It is extremely easy to set and fun to use. Simply press + or – to set the time and the game can begin! The DGT bonus timer chess clock...
by Sophie Cameron | Nov 19, 2016 | Chess Software, Products
The ChessBase 14 software is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to...
by Sophie Cameron | Nov 19, 2016 | Art of Chess, Chess Sets
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...
by david | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by david | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Chess is a game of strategy and smarts, so it doesn’t actually matter how experienced your opponent is: If you can out-think them to the very last move, you can claim a victory every time. Here are just five questions to ponder during your next...
by Raphael | May 23, 2012 | How to
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...
by Raphael | Jan 30, 2012 | Latest Reviews, Products
Monk™ chessboards were designed with monastic life in mind. Simple and to the point, these fine quality solid-hardwood chess boards made in America are fabricated of Northern White Ash, omitting the typical heavy inlays of Summerville New England chessboards, and...