i am a newbie to chess. i dnt no da pieces name and moves. is there any source frm which i can learn how to play chess and become a good player. also tactics explained in easy way. helllp plzzzzzzz!!
heres a guide , once you learn the pieces and the way they move its easy and fun hope this helps , dont forget to best=)
I’m looking for a chess set like they use in the anime (NOT one that is based off of their characters). A friend of mine is completely addicted to Code Geass and I think they would really enjoy that set. So, if anyone knows where one is, that’d be so cool.
You cannot get an official replica of the chess set featured in the Code Geass anime, because it has not been made or released yet. The only piece that currently has an official replica is the Black King chess piece (see photo of mine in my source), which was sold together with a Lelouch figurine in January 2007. The figurine + Black King piece set has long been sold out now and the only way to get it is through secondhand or online auction sites, most of which are selling it for double the original retail price of 1,800 yen (~19 USD).
Anyone know a good site where I can print out flash cards to show how each piece moves? It’s for a 5 year old. Thanks.
I am teaching my niece. She watches me play online and she wants to learn. I don’t think 5 is too young; I learned when I was 6 or 7.
And thanks to the 3 who answered so far.
Even better….
Toys-R-Us has a learning chess set. It’s really nice. On the back of each piece on its base there is a diagram of how that piece moves.
Also, Staples has an excellent computer game called "Majestic Chess" for $10. The "story mode" introduces the new player to the board, and the pieces and then has a quiz on what you’ve learned. If you answer the questions correctly, you are awarded a new chess piece to play with in the next challenge. It is the most fun way to learn the game that I’ve seen. You are actually building a chess army as you progress through the story mode and as you earn new pieces, you will be challenged to put them to work on the board. Your challenge may be just to capture a pawn, a rook, or another piece. But eventually, it will challenge you to checkmate the king. An excellent, well-thought-out teaching tool.
I’m excited that your 5 yr. old is learning chess! It’s a magnificent game and will give a lifetime of enjoyment. My co-workers and I love playing as we work. (We pass around this really cool magnetic chess "wallet" so the boss won’t see! Sh-h-h-h!)
Also, if you child has a Gameboy Advance or a Nintendo DS, there is a wonderful cartridge for it called "Virtual Kasparov". Great fun you can take with you on the go! (You may have to search online for it…it’s hard to find, but well worth it.) It plays easy to beat chess games as well as harder ones.
Good luck! I hope this helps! Maybe your child will be the next Garry Kasparov or Judit Polgar (if a girl.)
I am a beginner at chess but I want to get better. Can anyone reccomend a book that is easy and straightforward to read but will help me to become a much better player? And also any good internet programs to practice. Thanks!
The idiots guide to chess is good for beginners.It heped me a lot
Anyone know any good sites to learn chess strategies?
I luv chess, i used to be school champ(my year) and i want to be in the pro team at my high school this year.
dont recommend me books because im obviously not buying any.
Or share some of your own techniques. Your formation for first few moves, which pieces you find it most useful, tips, etc just anything you want to recommened.
Thanks for all your help and have a GREAT DAY!!! 
Hi,
Always good to meet another chess enthusiast!
Move pawn to e4 on your first move.
Then focus on controlling the center of the board.
Always capture towards the center whenever possible.
Avoid placing knights and bishops on the edge of the board.
Use pawns to support bigger pieces, never have bigger pieces support other big pieces or pawns. This will keep stronger pieces available for attacks.
Always ask yourself, "If I were my opponent, what would be my next best move?" Then find a way to either prevent that move or plan a counter move that will make your opponent sorry for making his.
If you are even in material or slightly ahead, don’t be afraid to trade off pieces evenly including queens. This will clear the board of clutter and make your lead more obvious. It will also make for a quicker game.
*Remember that a lone bishop can only capture on 50% of the board. (White squares only, or black only depending on the bishop). But a lone knight can capture on 100% of the board. (Both colored squares as he alternates on each move.) This may be important if you have to decide which one to sacrifice or trade off near the end game.
*Pawns are insignificant at first, but they become mightier as they move forward towards the eighth rank and become queens! Don’t underestimate them!
Seek out a target and hit it! Whenever your opponent leaves a piece unprotected, make that your target!
Most pieces work better as a team closer together than they do apart.
Don’t just watch for opportunities for forks, pins and skewers. Look for ways to create them! Entice your opponent into those situations with small sacrifices.
Free Software:
http://www.bookup.com/bookupliteintro.htm
Here you will meet Mike Leahy, a chess software programmer who is GIVING AWAY a great chess program for studying openings plus other features. You will not be disappointed with what he has to offer. You can register the software for around $30, but it remains fully functional after the 30 day trial – just without the editing feature. It’s a real bargain and Mike is a very likeable guy as you will see if you click around his site and watch his tutorial videos. Be sure to open the "ECO" book with the software which is the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings. That alone makes this a great deal.
http://www.chessmentor.com/
This site offers another free demo which is a very generous sampling of what Chess Mentor has to offer. Even if you never buy the software the demo is well worth having. This software sets up a position and asks you to find the best move. Whichever move you make, the software explains thoroughly why your move was either the right or wrong move. You can even ask for 3 different hint levels. If you want to buy this software, it comes in 3 packages at different prices. I bought the deluxe package which was pricey, but any chess lover would think it is a good deal.
Good luck! I hope this helped!
Castle early!
I’m a design student and as a first task I have to design a chess set. I’d like to know what materials are available to use (I can’t use wood, stone, plastic or other materials which need mechanical finishes)
Playdough? Maybe soap? You could make plushie chess pieces and make the bottom like a blanket if you can sew. Well those are just things that came to mind. Good luck.
One person says one, Another 2
Which is better one or 2?
Its ALL about the center of the board. Usually the e or d pawn move forward to gain control of those key four center most squares, and then the power struggle begins. There are many different openings and variations & reactions to your opponents moves, but they all have to do with who controls the center of the board.
Your best bet is to learn and practice 3 standard opening sequences for white, and 2 for black. Stick with them for a long time, until you know how they work very well. Then you can venture out and learn more.
I would reccomend…
Look into: Italian, ruy lopez (spanish), scotch, Queens gambit accepted and declined. Also the English, Scandanavian, French defense, Alekhines defense (I like it, but a little tough at first), & Kings Indian.
Many more to try, but the best one is the one that suits your style, and that takes time to learn. Get a basic book on chess or openings to see how they work.
New chess players should steer towards the "e-pawn openings" these games usually open up the middle of the board. This is because the middle pieces often exchange from those openings. D-pawn games can sometimes be "stand-offish" with both players making minimal moves waiting for the opponent to make a mistake. Such a game does not help a new player learn the game basics of chess as quickly.
I grew up before video games. It seems like the youth don’t play timeless games anymore. My parents play cards with a weekly group.
When I was in high school we had a chess club, a trivial pursiut club, etc. What do high school kids play today?
I like to play chess, and scrabble sometimes when hanging out with my friends (outside of school). Sometimes I’ll play clue. Don’t like monopoly too much because it takes forever to play a game. I’m up for a game of Risk anytime, though.
There are a few card games I play regularly with my friends: cheat, and Egyptian pyramid.
Yes, I am in high school.
As common as pro sports players ending up on the blooper reels.
Or kinda like the 2009 fiasco when poker pro Phil Ivey mucked a winning back-door flush with his pocket 8’s when he forgot to notice four clubs in the community cards.
Chess is not shown live on TV much, therefore you don’t see the carnage. But it’s out there.
Where there’s competition, there’s blundering!
Josh Waitzkin talks about chess, martial arts, and ideas from his new book, The Art of Learning.
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