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    • Remember

      Its finally starting to click.  Everything i learned years ago, and the ability to take my time and think it through.  It really is a Beautiful game with an incredible number of nuances.   It really is fun, (after the game is over a... | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Apr 5, 2008
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    • Frustration

      My frustration level is going up.  I am playing more then ever before and I think I am learning with each game.  But at the same time I see myself making mistakes that I shouldn't be.  I think my big problem is still that I rus... | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Mar 27, 2008
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    • And now

      I finished the 2 Pandolfini books and I think it is time to play.  I have started one game online and will play more OT games as well.  Reading is great but I think you have to go out there and use what you have learned.  So here g... | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Mar 21, 2008
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    • Bruce Pandolfini

      I just finished "Beginning Chess" by Bruce Pandolfini.  This is the second of his books that i have read, the other being "Principles of the New chess".  I find his are excellent for the beginner.  He write in a ... | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Mar 17, 2008
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    • Book 1

      I worked through Principles of the New Chess by Pandolfini in one night.  While the material was very beginner oriented I did find it a very good refresher, especially with a board in front of me.   Now onto the next book.  | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Mar 14, 2008
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    • Reading

      Yesterday I went to my local Book Store where I picked up a few books on Chess.  I walked out with; 1- Beginning Chess Bruce Pandolfini 2- Principles of the New Chess   Bruce Pandolfini 3- Chess Tactics and Strategy Graham Burgess 4- ... | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Mar 10, 2008
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    • A New Start

      I was taught how to play chess at a very early age.  My parents came from Eastern Europe where chess was the game.  As a child a played but quickly it took a back seat to sports and then girls.  I did not play much until my son was ... | Read More

      • ikagan
      • | Mar 9, 2008
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