Submitted by
farbror on Wed Jan 7, 2009 3:39am.
“Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them in: but as a rule the purchase of books is mistaken for the appropriation of their contents.” Arthur Schopenhauer
I am (sort of) guilty of that mistake and I plan... Read more »
Submitted by
JwLanning on Tue Jan 6, 2009 10:42pm.
I will begin by saying that I am a chess novice, with a real rating somewhere between 1300 and 1400. This game was played against a buddy of mine recently on Chess.com's Facebook application. I am submitting it for educational purposes, as man... Read more »
Submitted by
consalvo on Tue Jan 6, 2009 9:45pm.
My first game(s) in chess.com was filled with excitement as I had to play with someone I never knew and saw.I was also a little bit apprehensive coz' I might lose the game easily and that my opponent might not be entertained... Read more »
Submitted by
AWARDCHESS on Tue Jan 6, 2009 8:57pm.
penpal: sup dude how do u manage over 800 games?
AWARDCHESS: one by one! 800 times per a 2-4 days!
penpal: wicked.i tried 30 games but my concerntration overall was calapsing and i made silly errors so ive dropped a few but 800 damm
AWARDCHESS:... Read more »
Submitted by
takodori on Tue Jan 6, 2009 7:55pm.
Today is the day for 34th Kio-sen chellenger determining match between Kimura Kazuki(8 dan) vs Kubo Toshiaki(8 dan). The winner will challenge against Kio Sato Yasumitsu. As a result of Furigoma, Kubo became a Sente Player. It started at 10:00 am... Read more »
Submitted by
flansjr on Tue Jan 6, 2009 7:40pm.
The Broncos fired head coach Mike Shannahan!!! Can anyone believe this?! are the Broncos stupid as their defence is bad?! Their problem lies with their defense and the special teams, Matt Prader -kicker- was 15/36 with his field goals... their d... Read more »
Submitted by
killer-2 on Tue Jan 6, 2009 7:14pm.
My perfect strategy, if you must know, is to be cautious with squares around your king. After you are absolutely sure that your pieces can defend the king quickly from all (or most) key squares, attack, but not too violently. Also, trade pieces wh... Read more »
Submitted by
davidbrown914 on Tue Jan 6, 2009 6:54pm.
This game is concerned with making double threats and attacking the enemy King relentlessly. Here i used the King's Gambit, one of my favourite openings. I hope you enjoy it, feel free to leave any comments on my attacking play. Read more »
Submitted by
1under1 on Tue Jan 6, 2009 4:39pm.
my blog is right here : aundervud.livejournal.com
for russian speaking people, but not so bad ) Read more »
Submitted by
lulzman11 on Tue Jan 6, 2009 4:34pm.
and the cow jumped..... with the dolphins?!?any challengers?HI FIVE!!!!!!!! Read more »
Submitted by
K_Walker_XXI on Tue Jan 6, 2009 2:43pm.
I just posted my status as "Living life lethargically..." on chess.com. Then it occured to me that lethargy is a longer synonym of lazy. If I were truly lazy why would I type such a long word?
Are there any other words out there that would be... Read more »
Submitted by
JennyBenny on Tue Jan 6, 2009 1:54pm.
ok, so this is my first blog ever. Woo hoo! Blog blog blog, look at me blogging. I'm a blogging queen.
Please respond seriously to this question, though - what is the best opening for beginners? I've read that you should try to control the center... Read more »
Submitted by
MarkShinelov on Tue Jan 6, 2009 1:24pm.
Another chess puzzle... This actually happened in one of my Live games.
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Submitted by
thepeoplewhisperer on Tue Jan 6, 2009 1:04pm.
It may sound dumb but don't try and win. Don't try and fight. Keep the peace until you are forced to fight. Defense always wins. That's why I play around the world and beat every bird in the sky.
Carpenters and fashonistas can"t be... Read more »
Submitted by
Dexterbrain on Tue Jan 6, 2009 12:20pm.
As a new member of the Amateur Chess group I thought that it would be fun to give them an annotated game from an amateur's perspective and see what they think! If anyone else wants to make comments on how we couId have improved by all means do so ... Read more »
Submitted by
Junior92 on Tue Jan 6, 2009 11:40am.
hey this is one blog where u can type what u whant and no one will give a hoot Read more »
Submitted by
emiab on Tue Jan 6, 2009 10:27am.
ok, what are the sexes of the pieces ?
The king obviously is a boy.
The Queen is a girl.
The Bishops ? they must be boys.....too trickery a job for a girl.
The Knights , no mistery here. Of course, if you call them horses, then we have a di... Read more »
Submitted by
KnightPawn28 on Tue Jan 6, 2009 8:32am.
Life is about... choices.
Life is about making choices and, the right choices for me are not necessarily the right choices for you. Every individual is unique but, we may all strive from time to time to attain a common standard. As individuals... Read more »
Submitted by
seminoleman on Tue Jan 6, 2009 7:58am.
someone explain to me when u have 37 or more games in progress why does it seem you are always waiting on a move? i know people have been saying less is more and easier to concentrate and keep and build your rating , but i end up always starting a... Read more »
Submitted by
lulzman11 on Mon Jan 5, 2009 8:11pm.
tell me witch would beat up the other flawlessly. Steve Eurkel or a log? you have until Saturday at 6:00p.m. tooooooo............... VOOOOOOOOTE!!!!!!!! Read more »
Submitted by
ChessGuevara on Mon Jan 5, 2009 6:17pm.
Ah well, as Twelfth Night is here the Christmas season is over and we're already a whole week into 2009! I don't know about anyone else, but I always make New Year's resolutions. These inevitably seem to get broken, but one which I made this year ... Read more »
Submitted by
Dosav on Mon Jan 5, 2009 6:08pm.
How i Play
1:I only like playing as Black. Why because of the fact that i find that Black can get the last exchange in trading
2:I'm even better once i loose peices because of the fact that i have less moves i have to think of or defend
3:Fin... Read more »