Contact me if you are interested. I’ll be around in the playing hall during DATMO (most of the time ) features:- 12 different timing methods, 32 presets, manual+L18 set, and supports multiple timing periods The easily hittable tumbler, shows side to move, visible from up to 20 meters Created in cooperation with the World Chess [...]
The 2010 Caribbean Chess Carnival was a great success with a record number 147 participants. Edison Raphael and the Trinidad Chess Foundation put on a wonderful showing at the historic Queen’s Park Cricket Club. The tournament attracted players and officials from ten countries and the event was covered here at The Chess Drum. I promised [...]
Part 2: Notation and Game Strategy Written by guest author Erik Czerwin for Wholesale Chess. Basic Endgames Next, I teach basic endgames. This seems an abnormal place to begin, but it is critical to begin here. I begin with a three-move rook mate (king v king & rook) to demonstrate the concept of stealing space. [...]
We love hearing from customers who enjoy the chess sets donated or purchased from Wholesale Chess. From time to time, we receive tweets, Facebook messages, blog comments, and emails sharing pictures and stories from our chess playing friends around the world. Today, we’re excited to share some photos from the United States Airmen serving in [...]
Part 1: Basic Concepts: Boards and Pieces Written by guest author Erik Czerwin for Wholesale Chess. There are a thousand, no a trillion, opinions on the best way to teach a beginning chess player. No one opinion is better than another because whatever system a coach uses, it has to work for him and for [...]
In 1995, Ashley unveiled a ground-breaking CD titled, “Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess“. The CD was aimed at a diverse audience and gave the viewer so many options for chess improvement. The title is still sought after, but of course in 15 years, so many titles have been released to the chess world. Ashley has been [...]
Michael Song getting set to play Joshua Colas. Justus Williams on top board against William Graif. Photo by Guy Colas.
Justus Williams and Joshua Colas recently returned from their first international trips to Brazil and Trinidad, respectively. Both had credible results and were intent on using the experience as preparation for the World Youth Championships in [...]
Sweden’s GM Pontus Carlsson at 2008 European Championship. Photo from www.eicc2008.com.
From time-to-time there is a question raised about the presence of Black players in the chess world. Players in this demographic can be seen at tournaments around the world and are seemingly enthusiastic about competition. However, those who have found success at the highest level [...]
Save $22 on a Green Premier Tournament Chess Bag This super-sized bag holds everything you need for your chess tournament: up to 22 inch board and 4 inch Kings! Save $13 on the Modern Chess Openings Chess Book Often called the chess players Bible – 748 pages of pure chess training on sale today only! [...]
Part 2: A Network of Support Written by guest author Erik Czerwin for Wholesale Chess. . . . Once in the club, they feel like a family. That family bond comes from the second part of that session. After naming each new teammate, I get rather preachy and explain that each teammate is now a [...]
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Hip-Hop Chess Federation Announces 1st HHCF Graffiti Contest…Winner Gets Autographed Chessboard by Multi-platinum Artists and Chess Icon
August 16th 2010, San Jose, CA: The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) announced via Twitter that it is hosting a graffiti art contest. HHCF founder Adisa Banjoko stated “We [...]
Part 1: The Personal Side of Chess Written by guest author Erik Czerwin for Wholesale Chess. Chess is a metaphor for life. How cliché. How awkward. And, may I ask, really?! Those of us who devote aspects of our lives to the study of this game often develop a sort of passion that borders on [...]
Written by guest author Greg Delaney for Wholesale Chess. I would like to share some of my experiences and insights from an over-the-board chess tournament in which I participated recently. These tend to support my belief that our personality traits, both strong and weak, have profound impact on how we play the game of chess. [...]
Save $140 on a 25″ Basic Garden Chess Set A super deal on giant chess pieces. Be sure to buy a board and carrying bags – sold separately. Free Shipping is included with this deal! Save $7 on the Reassess Your Chess WorkBook 400 pages of excellent chess training and game collections! On sale today [...]