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!

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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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Chronos GX TOUCH Chess Clock - WhiteThis newest clock in the lineup from Chronos, the maker of some of the most prestigious chess timers in America, is sure to be a favorite of fine chess clock users everywhere. The Chronos GX Digital Chess Clock Touch Switch is a new blitz version--just like the Chronos Digital Chess Clock with 2 LCD screens-yet smaller in size. This version has the "touch" sensor so that you don't push the button down; it just senses the slightest brush of your finger!Features:4 preset blitz times8 preset tournament controlsmove countera new GO! time settingfully customizableany delay or increment time2 LCD screensSeveral preset time controls and full customizationChronos Manual for answers to all your questionsSpecifications:Batteries included6.5" x 2.5" x 2.5"

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And this one, which takes out the human element. You don't play using a chess program, the program plays for itself. Not easy to set up unless you know what you are doing.

Chess is often thought of as a complex game, but can really be easily learned. The key to becoming a better player is to never get stuck on one level of play. Always be adding to your game by learning and trying new strategies. Here’s a few tips to start you off.

What’s A Good First Move?

Want to get the most freedom of your pieces right off the bat? Move the pawn in front of your king forward. While this may seem like it is leaving the king in a vulnerable position, it is also freeing up the queen and bishop to wreak havoc on your opponent!

Get Them In Checkmate In Just 4 Moves

In this series of moves, the bishop and queen are used to get your opponent into checkmate in just 4 moves. For your first move, move the pawn in front of the queen forward by 2 spaces. Your opponents move is next. Then move the bishop diagonal 3 spaces. After the next turn of your opponent, move your queen to the diagonal 2 spaces and let it sit in front of the pawn. Now, depending on your opponents next move, you can zip the queen straight up to his pawn, capture it and get the king in checkmate! Then king cannot capture the queen as he will then be captured by your bishop, he cannot move away from the queen as he is blocked by his own pieces.

Sacrificing Pieces

While nobody likes to lose a key piece, there are times, however when it makes sense to sacrifice one of your pieces. If an opponent’s piece is taking up a spot that you need open, putting one of your pieces in a position to lure his piece out to capture you is one way to move your game forward. Since you will be losing a piece, be sure to check the board carefully to make sure this really will result in the move you wanted!

Put Your Pieces In Play

The pieces in your back row are key to winning the game so you must move them out at first chance. At first you may reluctant to use your more powerful pieces for fear that they will be captured. Put them into play! The sooner you get those pieces out the sooner you will be able to invoke a strategy that will result in checkmate!

Lee Dobbins writes for many websites including Chess Moves.info where you can learn more about the game of chess.

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Irrespective of your age or skill level, you can find opponents to play and challenges to face. It truly is a game for all ages.

Of course, as a newcomer, you'll find it hard to play chess with other players, especially as you're starting to absorb the elementary moves. What you can do is practice on an electronic opponent until you learn the basic moves. There are numerous online services or computer-based games that you can try to increase your skill level.

Personally, I very much prefer a three-dimensional layout, so I usually play on a chess game computer when I want to play by myself. There are many competent electronic chessboards that can increase in difficulty level as you improve, which is an advantage that they hold; and they also work as an objective measure of your skill level at the game. Quite a few boards will even calculate a ranking for you based on your rate of play and how skilled your moves are.

As you begin to play against these computerized competitors, your goal is to learn the board, learn the assorted moves of each chess piece, and learn the basic defense and attack strategies.

Once you've conquered the basic movements of the pieces, and you can build move sequences without saying to yourself "okay, one square up and two squares to the left," you're ready to move on to a real player.

So find yourself a cheap chess board games, get another novice, and start playing one of the world's oldest and best games.

The endless possibilites in game play make chess a great game choice for the whole family.

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Do you like games like Monopoly, Risk, Stratego, Dungeons and Dragons, chess, checkers, uno, battleship and connect four? If so the Board Room will introduce you to a whole new crop of advanced games that you may not have heard of before. Learn to play them, learn about how they were designed and pick up tips and tricks on winning them.

Reiner Knizia designed such games as Through the Desert, Taj Mahal, Amun-Re and Kingdoms. Bob Schwartz and the Board Room were very honored to do a multi-part interview with him in the year 2000.

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