Jul 05

Start Winning 80 to 90% of your Matches

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Newsflash: did you know that there's a secret strategy used by chess tournament masters that virtually guarantees them victory every time?

Or how about this: do you know which moves you should never, under any circumstances, make at the beginning of each game?

If you are a chess enthusiast, you owe it to yourself and to your opponent's to educate yourself on proper strategy and sequencing. Think about this -- how would you like to:

  • Jump online and take on all comers with the same techniques the grandmasters use . . .
  • Develop and OWN your personal variations to solid strategic moves . . .
  • Crush your computer opponents and vault ahead through the levels of difficulty
  • Stop being the whipping boy at the table . . .

Then you need to put some time in.

First, pick up this instruction set -- don't worry, it's dirt cheap and is packed with video and text. And then get to work, putting these strategies into action.

Good luck, and leave a comment here with your results so that we can all benefit!

Feb 02

Compact Carryall Tournament Chess Bag (Overstock Deal)

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Compact Carryall Tournament Chess Bag (Overstock Deal)Overstock Deal - chess bags discountedThese chess equipment bags were manufactured just a bit off our color standards, and slightly smaller than what we'd like. So you can get a perfectly good chess bag here just because it's not the color and size we wanted. The bags actually hold the same equipment that the standard Carryall bags do, just these will have a bit of a tighter fit.Specifications:Fully encloses a 20" rollup chess boardHolds any 3 3/4" set with extra queensFits chess clock, including the Chronos (Remember it's just a bit tighter fit.)The bag measures 22" x 6.6". Shoulder strap design.BAG ONLY. Nothing else included.

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Executive Tournament Chess Set ComboMassive weighted chess set to help you roll over your opponents. Bring this set and show you mean business in executive fashion. Includes very popular, yet not entirely unbreakable heavy weighted 3 7/8" Executive Staunton Pieces, the Quality USA vinyl rollup chessboard (20") and Deluxe Chess Bag.Great chess set for club, tournament, and home play. Each set includes 34 pieces (EXTRA QUEENS), one chess board, and one chess bag. All equipment meets chess tournament standards.SPECIFICATIONS:Executive Staunton Chess Pieces:Complete set of 34 chess pieces (including extra queens)King size: 3 7/8" tall, 1 5/8" base, and 57gQuadruple-weightedAll felt baseVinyl Roll-up Green Chessboard:Board size: 20" by 20"2 ?" squaresClear and legible algebraic notation Carryall Tournament Chess Bag:24" x 8" x 3" Standard size fits all sets up to 4 1/4" tall (even with extra queens)Strong stitching, and quality zippers for long-lasting durabili

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Executive Tournament Chess Set ComboMassive weighted chess set to help you roll over your opponents. Bring this set and show you mean business in executive fashion. Includes very popular, yet not entirely unbreakable heavy weighted 3 7/8" Executive Staunton Pieces, the Quality USA vinyl rollup chessboard (20") and Deluxe Chess Bag.Great chess set for club, tournament, and home play. Each set includes 34 pieces (EXTRA QUEENS), one chess board, and one chess bag. All equipment meets chess tournament standards.SPECIFICATIONS:Executive Staunton Chess Pieces:Complete set of 34 chess pieces (including extra queens)King size: 3 7/8" tall, 1 5/8" base, and 57gQuadruple-weightedAll felt baseVinyl Roll-up Green Chessboard:Board size: 20" by 20"2 ?" squaresClear and legible algebraic notation Carryall Tournament Chess Bag:24" x 8" x 3" Standard size fits all sets up to 4 1/4" tall (even with extra queens)Strong stitching, and quality zippers for long-lasting durabili

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Jan 26

Chess Computers Electronic Games Digital Boards Sets

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Chess Computers Electronic Games Digital Boards Sets Advanced Travel Chess Computer CH04 Expert Travel Chess Computer CH06 Novag Star Ruby 1023 Kingmaster III 911E-3 Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer CT04 Chess Explorer CT09 Ivan II 712 King Arthur Deluxe 915W Chess Challenger CT05 Mephisto Talking Chess Academy CT06 Excalibur Grandmaster 747K Mephisto Master CT07 Novag Citrine Model 1032 DGT Excalibur Fidelity Mephisto Novag Saitek

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Jan 18

Wildlife Animal Chess Set Pieces

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Wildlife Animal Chess Set PiecesWith this African animals theme chess set, you just might get bitten! These pieces are so realistic that you'd better be careful when taking the opponents queen--you might lose a finger! Well, not quite that real, but this themed wildlife set is certainly a beauty to see and a joy to play.With weighted pieces and nicely sculptured wildlife resting on the base pedestals, you're sure to cruise to a victory with your elephants checkmating your opponents lion! Of course, you had better beware or you might lose yourself to a couple tall giraffes checkmating your own king from a distance. The wildlife add a very interesting turn to the usually straightforward chess game as we all know it.Specifications:Pieces: Single-weighted, plastic resin, hand painted.King size: 4" tall, 1-3/8" bases.Pieces only. Chessboard not included.Set weighs 6.25 pounds. How to choose a chessboard: Add one of our suggestions on this page or view Large Chess Boards and Storage Boxes (We recommend a

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Wildlife Animal Chess Set PiecesWith this African animals theme chess set, you just might get bitten! These pieces are so realistic that you'd better be careful when taking the opponents queen--you might lose a finger! Well, not quite that real, but this themed wildlife set is certainly a beauty to see and a joy to play.With weighted pieces and nicely sculptured wildlife resting on the base pedestals, you're sure to cruise to a victory with your elephants checkmating your opponents lion! Of course, you had better beware or you might lose yourself to a couple tall giraffes checkmating your own king from a distance. The wildlife add a very interesting turn to the usually straightforward chess game as we all know it.Specifications:Pieces: Single-weighted, plastic resin, hand painted.King size: 4" tall, 1-3/8" bases.Pieces only. Chessboard not included.Set weighs 6.25 pounds. How to choose a chessboard: Add one of our suggestions on this page or view Large Chess Boards and Storage Boxes (We recommend a

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Cats and Dogs Chess Set Pieces II (DISCONTINUED)You might not realize at first glance what you saw, and think that this was a European royalty theme chess set! For this Cats and Dogs set looks very official indeed. The cats have a blue theme to their uniforms and with their pristine appearance, appear to have just had a fresh manicure. As for the dogs, a distinct red color comes through their uniforms, giving a more outdoors look to their set-up, suiting them quite well.So, with the reds vs the blues, the dogs vs the cats, or the canines versus the felines, who will win? That's entirely up to you, either playing with the brains and claws or the brawn and bite on your side! However, it's very doubtful that these beautiful looking cats and dogs are going to wreck each others uniforms--instead, the game will probably be a plain and simple, 'gentleman's game'!This themed Cats and Dogs II chess set is made of non-weighted, plastic resin, hand painted chessmen.Specifications: King size: 3-1/4" tall, 1-1/8" bases.Pieces only. C

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Jan 11

Battle Chess! (Play Computer Chess Games)

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Battle Chess - A Computer Chess Game, Not For The Faint Of Heart
By Mike Hirn

Battle Chess is a computer game version of chess released for the 3DO, PC, Apple IIGS, Commodore 64, Amiga, Amiga CDTV, CD32, AtariST, Apple Macintosh, Acorn Archimedes, and the Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by Interlay Productions, Inc., the game was designed to draw people who did not normally play chess.

Battle Chess elevates the game beyond a mere cerebral one and into a full-fledged war with riveting graphics and animations that bring each piece to life. The objective is the same as the board game version--to capture enemy pieces and finally the King.

The animations are extremely entertaining and clever. The Bishop fights opponents by using magic and twirling a staff with retractable blades that resemble a martial arts expert. The Pawn performs wizardry and hits the ground with the butt of his lance that creates a large hole large enough to swallow the Bishop. The Queen uses magic to capture opponents, and also blasts them to pieces using bolts of energy. In one animated sequence, the Queen decimates the opposing Knight and blasts the Bishop with such force that only his skeleton remains!

The others have moments of glory too, and the Queen does not always dominate. For example, when the Queen throws her energy bolt at the Knight, the Knight can in turn use his shield to redirect the bolt back at the Queen and turn her into a small dragon. The Rook transforms himself into a large rock monster and attacks the Queen, swallowing her whole. The Rook also reduces the Knight to a helmet with feet by pounding the Knight's head.

The King also has a bag of dirty tricks. He takes a gun against the Bishop, strikes down the Rook with magic powder, and hurls a bomb at the Knight. When capturing the Queen, he embraces her passionately before hitting her with his scepter when she tries to stab him in the back with a knife.

When defeated, the King ends up resembling a deflated two-dimensional cartoon character. The Knight cuts open the King's robe, and pounds him into a two dimensional version of himself that looks as though he has been run over by a steam roller. The Pawn, with a flip of his lance, then takes the King's crown for himself as the King pounds the ground in frustration.

Battle chess attracted a large number of imitators but none matched the humorous animation of artists Todd Camasta and Bruce Schlickbernd. The game can be played with 3D animation, and there is also a version in 2D with no animation. There are a total of 30,000 different moves in the game's library. It can be played across 10 levels of increasing difficulty. The game can be played with a human opponent or against the computer. Another entertaining option is watching the computer play against itself.

For more information about chess strategies and playing tips visit http://www.chessmovespro.com

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Jan 04

Excalibur Game Timer II Digital Chess Clock

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Excalibur Game Timer II Digital Chess Clock

Makes any game more exciting! Now play chess, checkers, backgammon, go, scrabble any board game?with the same excitement you?d find in tournaments! Two precision digital clocks, each with large 3/4", readable displays, keep split-second track of the time each opponent has used on his or her turn! Contrasting white button stems show you when it?s your move! Optional tone and red light signal when time has elapsed. Select from preset time controls or create your own. Easy to operate. It?s the only game timer officially endorsed by the US Chess Federation and the World Chess Hall of Fame! Specifications:Operates on 4 AA alkaline batteries. Full year warrantyBase size: 6 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches.

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New York Times Deluxe Talking Touch Chess

Excalibur and the New York Times have teamed up to give you a state-of-the-art chess computer with all the features of a full-sized unit. Plus, you get 500 challenging and educational chess puzzles from Robert Byrne, renowned columnist from The New York Times! Capable of beating 99% of all chess players at its top level, The New York Times Deluxe Talking Touch Chess fits in your pocket and is always ready for a challenging game!Enjoy these features:Most readable chess figures ever on a pocket chess computer!Estimated 2000 rating -- capable of beating 99% of all chess playersVoice vocabulary in three languages -- English, French and Spanish136 levels of play adjust from beginner to veteran tournament playerComputer can be set to play with two players, one player against the computer or zero players and watch the computer play against itself. Sound effects and complete chess voice vocabularySpecial teaching and coaching featuresAuto memory saveBuilt-in chess clockTake back mistakes

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Dec 28

How to Play Chess : How to Setup a Chess Board

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Learn how to setup the pieces on a chess board to play a game from a chess master in this free board game video.

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Dec 21

23″ Large Gladiator Chess Set

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23" Large Gladiator Chess SetMade in Poland. Specifications:Board size: 23.6" x 23.6" x 1.4"Board size when folded: 23.6" x 11.8" x 2.75"King size: 5.9"Set weight: 8.8lb 

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15" Modern Hardwood ChessboardThe Modern Hardwood Chessboard features inlaid maple of white and very deep blue squares setting off the squares in elegant contrast to whichever chess set you choose. It is made in Spain.Specifications:Squares: 1 9/16 inchesBoard: 15 inches 

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Dec 14

Large Medieval Times Chess Set Pieces III

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Large Medieval Times Chess Set Pieces IIIA true demonstration of the armor and power brought to every battlefield by Medieval knights! The Medieval Warrior theme chess set truly embodies the core of Europe's armies for centuries--finally supplanted by the superior force of gunpowder, and very rarely, by the best of archers. The Battle of Agincourt was one place where archers were able to defeat knights, but to the credit of the knights, the conditions were nearly as poor as possible for fighting.The proudly standing king of the pieces holds his sword and stands at attention. The visors of all the knights completely cover the face, an armor facet that appeared with the total knight, sometimes called the mobile battle machine. The queen piece holds the ax standing ready for battleThe bishops disguise knights of degree, with their broadswords held point downwards in front. The knights are the focal point of this set though. Essentially the 'tank' of medieval warfare, these knights show the heavily armored horse and rider. The st

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Medieval Times Chess Set Pieces IIIA true demonstration of the armor and power brought to every battlefield by Medieval knights! The Medieval Warrior theme chess set truly embodies the core of Europe's armies for centuries--finally supplanted by the superior force of gunpowder, and very rarely, by the best of archers. The Battle of Agincourt was one place where archers were able to defeat knights, but to the credit of the knights, the conditions were nearly as poor as possible for fighting.The proudly standing king of the pieces holds his sword and stands at attention. The visors of all the knights completely cover the face, an armor facet that appeared with the total knight, sometimes called the mobile battle machine. The queen piece holds the ax standing ready for battleThe bishops disguise knights of degree, with their broadswords held point downwards in front. The knights are the focal point of this set though. Essentially the 'tank' of medieval warfare, these knights show the heavily armored horse and rider. The st

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Dec 07

Ivan II

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Ivan IIIvan the Conqueror is a brand-new reincarnation of Excalibur?s popular chess-playing barbarian. Better than ever on the board, Ivan uses his 500-word vocabulary to insult and threaten you in deep, commanding tones. But he can also be a powerful and patient mentor. And now Ivan the Conqueror includes a full-size LCD in addition to his magnetic sensory board. Use the LCD to play without pieces or to confirm the position of the pieces on the big board. Are you up for the challenge? Enjoy the following features:100 Power Levels with an 1850 RatingSound Effects of Ancient Combat or mute the soundPlay with or without Pieces with Unique LCD500-word "Barbarian" Vocabulary!Batt. Req. 4 X "AA"Storage area for piecesSpecifications:Size: 10" x 12 1/4" x 1 3/8"Optional 6V adapter available

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Excalibur Game Timer II Digital Chess ClockMakes any game more exciting! Now play chess, checkers, backgammon, go, scrabble any board game?with the same excitement you?d find in tournaments! Two precision digital clocks, each with large 3/4", readable displays, keep split-second track of the time each opponent has used on his or her turn! Contrasting white button stems show you when it?s your move! Optional tone and red light signal when time has elapsed. Select from preset time controls or create your own. Easy to operate. It?s the only game timer officially endorsed by the US Chess Federation and the World Chess Hall of Fame! Specifications:Operates on 4 AA alkaline batteries. Full year warrantyBase size: 6 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches.

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Chess Station 2-in-1 Chess ComputerTwo Sets in One!Excalibur offers the newest breakthrough in computerized chess! You get a full-featured travel unit with an LCD that eliminates the bother of carrying pieces you can misplace. And when you?re at home, you can still play ?the old fashioned way.? Just plug the Chess Station into its docking station and use the included magnetic sensory board! Powerful processor plays at a tournament rating of 1750. Includes Excalibur?s famous teaching mode that takes an absolute beginner to advanced levels.Features:Select from 73 strength levels.Offers hint option for coaching.32 mate-training problems for advanced players.Optional teaching mode for beginners.Rates your games.Choose from selectable opening lines for play & practiceTake back mistakes.Specifications:Weight: 2 poundsRequires 3 AG13 Batteries (included)Board size: 7.5 by 7.5 inchesHandheld size: 5 by 2.5 inches

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