Month: April 2018

How Did Chess Pieces Get Their Names?

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chessYou must have noticed children, youngsters, grown ups and even aged people hooked to the internet all day long playing free arcade games. What is that makes these people sit in front of the computer all the time? Is it plain fun that attracts a child to colors or is it something more, something much deeper? In this article, we shall find out what makes people of all ages go crazy over free online games.

Please fix en passant!!! The AI uses en passant rule, while the player is unable to do so. The pawn eligible for an en passant move is inactive and you cannot move it. It’s very frustrating at certain positions. I already faced such situations several times. You even list this move in the rules but it is impossible to actually play it in the game.

bravo for the effort to educate the new batch of … Read More

Chess Openings

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chessWith so much resemblance to a real war, the design of traditional chess sets has evolved into a variety of theme designs. Playing a theme chess game, for instance civil war chess, can be much more fun than playing chess with traditionally designed pieces.

Chess games may also be played with a time control , mostly by club and professional players. If a player’s time runs out before the game is completed, the game is automatically lost (provided the opponent has enough pieces left to deliver checkmate). The duration of a game ranges from long games played up to seven hours to shorter rapid chess games, usually lasting 30 minutes or one hour per game. Even shorter is blitz chess , with a time control of three to 15 minutes for each player, and bullet chess (under three minutes). In tournament play, time is controlled using a game clock that … Read More

Chess Pieces And Their Roles In The Game

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chessWijk aan Zee (The Netherlands), Jan 30 (IANS) Indian grandmaster Pentala Harikrishnas campaign in Tata Steel Chess ended on a sour note as he lost to Dutchman Loek Van Wely in the last round to end his campaign at the ninth position.

I’ve had no trouble quickly finding online opponents for 10 or 3 minute games. The app has puzzled and lessons which help improve your game. The only complaint-albeit a minute one-that I have is that the replay button after playing the computer doesn’t really work.

You might think the pawns are not very useful but if you can get your pawn to the other side of the board he can be promoted. This means the you can replace the pawn with any same colored piece you want with the exception of a king or pawn. Needless to say most people choose to replace the pawn with a queen.… Read More

Interesting Facts About Board Games

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chessThe first moves of a chess game are collectively known as the opening. Chess openings vary widely in character, from quiet positional play to wild tactical play.

At very low levels, the AI strategy is deliberately very limited to cater for complete beginners. Pro mode plays at the same level as Casual but without access to hint, undo, etc. Levels have been calibrated against each other as well as other chess apps and level 12 plays around elo 2100.

The advanced Caro−Kann top board game between Mikhailo and Babu saw the higher rated Ukrainian Grandmaster playing for the initiative. His unorthodox style was well handled by Babu who snatched a perpetual check from a queen and double rook middle game.

Pakistani and Mexican marble sets also share many similarities. Artisans in both regions tend to combine onyx and marble stones in the same design, thus creating a beautiful contrast of … Read More

A Boon For Chess Players

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chessFor the game of chess the perfect time is an airplane trip or a long car ride. For people who prefer playing chess while traveling there are varieties of electronic chess sets obtainable for them.

As mentioned earlier, carousel animals can be added in this type of cake. It can be made from cookies to small plastic figures or even wood. In assembling the canopy of the cake, the easiest way is to a card stock. For example, you can use a 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet, cutting a circle about 7 inches in diameter. Remember that the size of the canopy also depends on the size of the base. After cutting, start decorating the canopy by covering the sheet with tissues or colorful prints.

Thus, there is a wonderfully informal atmosphere to the London Chess Centre, which also houses a vast array of chess literature. While it is … Read More