By Muna wa Wanjiru
For amateur and professional players alike, chess tactics are incredibly important in developing strategies and actually coming to win games; they are not achieved from the very beginning and sometimes it takes a lot of time and practice to perfect the game style. Though many people study chess tactics to improve their games, true mastery only comes when one has to actually face some crisis cases on the game board. The efficiency or the futility of a move is more relevant and obvious when analyzed in retrospection, hence, it is highly important that you always keep an eye on the game quality after you conclude it.
From this point of view, computer software that enable the user to see the weak and strong points of his or her chess tactics are an immense help. For instance, poor chess tactics may give rise to awkward situations when some bad moves that you make end up by blocking your own pieces. One simple example of a frequent chess tactics mistake many players make is that of moving the bishop in front of the pawn during the game opening stage. In the future development of the game you'll have to retreat with the bishop in order to be able to move the pawn freely. Keep in mind that every move needs to have a finality, otherwise it's simply wasted!
We cannot speak of chess tactics without a certain strategy in mind, therefore, every move you take needs to fit in the overall context of a general application or approach. To put it in other words it needs to have a purpose. There are players who try to built their chess tactics on the mistakes the opponent makes; but waiting as long as that is definitely a bad choice. Of course you may speculate and use any breach in the other's defenses for your advantage, but to actually rely on that completely for building your chess tactics, is definitely wrong.
Those who get to learn the secrets of chess, are aware of how important it is to develop all the primary pieces during the game opening. If at the time when you reach the middle of the game, you still have important pieces lying at the back rank, then you're chess tactics are definitely faulty and chances that you win the game are pretty low. If a bishop is kept away from the action, in game economy we could say that you are playing with one piece less than your opponent, and he or she will not hesitate to use that advantage against you.
2008/05/17
2008/05/16
Chess Tables That Are Conceived In Such A Way So As To Ensure A High Quality Standard
By Muna wa Wanjiru
People buy chess tables for various reasons: some really need a great spot to display a more special chess set, some others want the kids to have a corner where to try their skills and many others merely look for a nice piece of furniture that would match their hobby.
Some chess tables are entirely made of wood, and manufacturers usually have to perform a whole range of technical processes to make sure there are no modifications due to temperature or humidity. If there is a flaw in the design, wood-made chess tables could get cracked or scorched.
Consequently, the use of a veneer inlay in the structure of the chess tables guarantees there are no expansion problems whatsoever. Don't imagine veneer to be some synthetic material; we are actually talking about pure essence wood sliced in the thinnest manner possible. So don't be surprised if chess tables with veneer inlays are a bit more expensive than solid wood ones.
Most chess tables are conceived in such a way so as to ensure a high quality standard; game pieces are included in the structure together with special game boards. Thus, chess tables are very often used for other games as well, and backgammon, checkers and dice are among the most common ones.
Besides wood, stone is sometimes included in the manufacturing of the chess tables as well; warm colors and matching materials make the happiest of combinations. Some models are even designed according to the client's specifications so that they are unique in both materials and decorations.
The stone part of such chess tables is usually to be found in the structure of the boards, and marble is among the most common choices. Black and white marble squares are considered both stylish and classic, but they definitely don't match any type of interior. Before ordering a chess table for a room, make sure it fits well in the background particularly in terms of color and materials.
Chess tables come in a variety of models and designs, so that it is almost impossible not to find one that matches the rest of the interior of your house. From the most modern, to the very classical carved ones, the prices of chess tables vary accordingly. To get an idea of how much you'd have to pay for one, take a look on Internet sites that promote and sell such items.
People buy chess tables for various reasons: some really need a great spot to display a more special chess set, some others want the kids to have a corner where to try their skills and many others merely look for a nice piece of furniture that would match their hobby.
Some chess tables are entirely made of wood, and manufacturers usually have to perform a whole range of technical processes to make sure there are no modifications due to temperature or humidity. If there is a flaw in the design, wood-made chess tables could get cracked or scorched.
Consequently, the use of a veneer inlay in the structure of the chess tables guarantees there are no expansion problems whatsoever. Don't imagine veneer to be some synthetic material; we are actually talking about pure essence wood sliced in the thinnest manner possible. So don't be surprised if chess tables with veneer inlays are a bit more expensive than solid wood ones.
Most chess tables are conceived in such a way so as to ensure a high quality standard; game pieces are included in the structure together with special game boards. Thus, chess tables are very often used for other games as well, and backgammon, checkers and dice are among the most common ones.
Besides wood, stone is sometimes included in the manufacturing of the chess tables as well; warm colors and matching materials make the happiest of combinations. Some models are even designed according to the client's specifications so that they are unique in both materials and decorations.
The stone part of such chess tables is usually to be found in the structure of the boards, and marble is among the most common choices. Black and white marble squares are considered both stylish and classic, but they definitely don't match any type of interior. Before ordering a chess table for a room, make sure it fits well in the background particularly in terms of color and materials.
Chess tables come in a variety of models and designs, so that it is almost impossible not to find one that matches the rest of the interior of your house. From the most modern, to the very classical carved ones, the prices of chess tables vary accordingly. To get an idea of how much you'd have to pay for one, take a look on Internet sites that promote and sell such items.
2008/05/15
Great And Innovative Ways of Creating a Great Chess Strategy
By Muna wa Wanjiru
All chess players whether beginners or experienced players attempt to create a valid chess strategy that would make them victorious. Regardless of age, people who love this sport of the mind give lots of time and dedication to learning how to create defenses and organize attacks on the chess board. One basic strategy involves the attempt to castle right at the beginning of the game, this means you are trying to create good defenses for the king; after all this is actually the key to ensuring a correct and successful game development. Such a chess strategy will use at least three pawns in front of the king, a rook on the side and the edge of the board on the other.
It is not uncommon for two players to apply the same king-castling chess strategy; under such circumstances you may have to try and break the opponent's defenses by using pieces more powerful than his or her defenses. Sometimes, a chess strategy also involves compromise solutions that require the sacrifice of one of your attack pieces in order to create a breach in the opponent's protection of the king. Nevertheless, careful thinking is necessary in order to weigh the pros and cons of losing one of your “soldiers”.
Castling within the first fifteen moves of the game is the attempt most players aim at, yet, this is not always possible. This chess strategy cannot be well applied if you approach it on the queen's side; keep your troops close to the king where the knight and the bishop are extremely important. Furthermore, by the presence of very powerful pieces in the king's proximity, you make the possible opponent's advance pretty difficult. Therefore, most books that provide solutions for the creation of a chess strategy advise you not to keep the very important pieces stung out on the board.
A chess strategy where you castle with the help of a knight and a bishop also needs to rely on the protection of the pawns maintained in the front line. Why all these efforts? Because, the king is the essence of any chess game and the most vulnerable piece on the board, hence, the function of all the other pieces gravitates around this crucial item. A rule of the thumb in the creation of a valid chess strategy is to keep your mind open for trap detection; there are tempting opportunities when you can take out important adverse pieces, but that could be exactly what you're opponent wants you to do. A good strategy is an open one!
All chess players whether beginners or experienced players attempt to create a valid chess strategy that would make them victorious. Regardless of age, people who love this sport of the mind give lots of time and dedication to learning how to create defenses and organize attacks on the chess board. One basic strategy involves the attempt to castle right at the beginning of the game, this means you are trying to create good defenses for the king; after all this is actually the key to ensuring a correct and successful game development. Such a chess strategy will use at least three pawns in front of the king, a rook on the side and the edge of the board on the other.
It is not uncommon for two players to apply the same king-castling chess strategy; under such circumstances you may have to try and break the opponent's defenses by using pieces more powerful than his or her defenses. Sometimes, a chess strategy also involves compromise solutions that require the sacrifice of one of your attack pieces in order to create a breach in the opponent's protection of the king. Nevertheless, careful thinking is necessary in order to weigh the pros and cons of losing one of your “soldiers”.
Castling within the first fifteen moves of the game is the attempt most players aim at, yet, this is not always possible. This chess strategy cannot be well applied if you approach it on the queen's side; keep your troops close to the king where the knight and the bishop are extremely important. Furthermore, by the presence of very powerful pieces in the king's proximity, you make the possible opponent's advance pretty difficult. Therefore, most books that provide solutions for the creation of a chess strategy advise you not to keep the very important pieces stung out on the board.
A chess strategy where you castle with the help of a knight and a bishop also needs to rely on the protection of the pawns maintained in the front line. Why all these efforts? Because, the king is the essence of any chess game and the most vulnerable piece on the board, hence, the function of all the other pieces gravitates around this crucial item. A rule of the thumb in the creation of a valid chess strategy is to keep your mind open for trap detection; there are tempting opportunities when you can take out important adverse pieces, but that could be exactly what you're opponent wants you to do. A good strategy is an open one!
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