May 17th, 2012
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May 17th, 2012
►twitch.tv ►facebook.com This is a chess tournament (Crown Stars) I competed in on chesscube.com while livestreaming on twitch.tv . Time controls are set at 3 minutes per player.
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Magnetic Travel Games - Magnetic ChessPerfect for vacations, camping, or long road trips! Each game stores an instruction guide and all pieces inside a durable, high-quality plastic folding board (7⁄8" H x 91⁄2" W x 91⁄2" D). Grades 3+ / Ages 8+
Classic Wood Chess SetAll the kings horses and all the kings men are proud to grace this deluxe set with attractive inlaid, wooden chessboard. Board folds and latches shut to house all the chess pieces. Recommended for ages 7 yrs. and up. Board size when open: 10.5Lx10.5W" with 1.25" squares; King is 2.5H
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May 14th, 2012
►facebook.com ►twitter.com This is game 2 (two) from the 2012 Fide World Chess Championship match between the current champion, Viswanathan Anand (India), and challenger Boris Gelfand (Israel). Opening: Queen’s Gambit Declined Semi-Slav ECO D45 [Event "WCh 2012"] [Site "Moscow RUS"] [Date "2012.05.12"] [Round "2"] [White "Gelfand, Boris"] [Black "Anand, Viswanathan"] [Result "1/2-1/2"] [ECO "D45"] [WhiteElo "2727"] [BlackElo "2791"] [Plycount "49"] [Eventdate "2012.05.11"] 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Nf3 a6 6.b3 Bb4 7.Bd2 Nbd7 8.Bd3 OO 9.OO Bd6 10.Rc1 e5 11.cxd5 cxd5 12.e4 dxe4 13.Nxe4 Nxe4 14.Bxe4 Nf6 15.dxe5 Nxe4 16.exd6 Qxd6 17.Be3 Bf5 18.Qxd6 Nxd6 19.Nd4 Rfe8 20.Nxf5 Nxf5 21.Bc5 h5 22.Rfd1 Rac8 23.Kf1 f6 24.Bb4 Kh7 25.Rc5 1/2-1/2 Internet ChessClub chessclub.com
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Chess Mate Electronic Chess GameHere's a great way to get your Chess fix when no one else wants to play! This handheld electronic chess game has settings for novice, moderate, and master levels and includes an optional tutor mode for those just learning. Batteries are included, so you're ready to play right out of the box!
Chess StrategyThis book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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Magnetic Travel Games - Magnetic ChessPerfect for vacations, camping, or long road trips! Each game stores an instruction guide and all pieces inside a durable, high-quality plastic folding board (7⁄8" H x 91⁄2" W x 91⁄2" D). Grades 3+ / Ages 8+
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May 14th, 2012
►twitch.tv ►facebook.com This is a chess tournament (Warzone Kings) I competed in on chesscube.com while livestreaming on twitch.tv .Time controls are 1 minute per player, however with a time handicap they are adjusted according to both players’ ratings.
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May 11th, 2012
►facebook.com ►twitch.tv This is a LIVE blitz chess game with commentary played on ChessCube. Time controls are set at 5 minutes per player. Opening: Old Benoni ECO A43
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May 11th, 2012
►facebook.com ►twitter.com This is a Round 3 matchup between Grandmaster and US #1, Hikaru Nakamura, and the young talent Grandmaster Ray Robson from the 2012 US Chess Championship tournament. The imbalanced endgame features a lengthy king walk with many pitfalls along the way,…
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May 8th, 2012
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May 5th, 2012
Chess World.net: 5-minute chess with live commentary – Black with Elephant Gambit vs IM
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Magnetic Travel Games - Magnetic ChessPerfect for vacations, camping, or long road trips! Each game stores an instruction guide and all pieces inside a durable, high-quality plastic folding board (7⁄8" H x 91⁄2" W x 91⁄2" D). Grades 3+ / Ages 8+
Chess Mate Electronic Chess GameHere's a great way to get your Chess fix when no one else wants to play! This handheld electronic chess game has settings for novice, moderate, and master levels and includes an optional tutor mode for those just learning. Batteries are included, so you're ready to play right out of the box!
Magnetic Chess Game - Great for Road Trips!Enjoy this travel chess game. Rolls up easily into a travel tube and has magnetic pieces to keep pieces from unintentionally moving when playing. Leave in the car or RV. Great for both the beginner and expert!
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May 5th, 2012
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May 2nd, 2012
The Extreme "X Chess" Championships culminates in a face-off between 13-year-old Justus Williams & Stanford Student Elliott Liu. "X Chess" is hosted by Kacie Marie & Greg Shahade with commentary by Jennifer Shahade & Jonathan Corbblah. Created by Daniel Meirom, Greg and Jennifer Shahade. Special thanks to Chess-in-the-Schools & 9 Queens. Subscribe to our channel and add us at facebook.com/XChessChamps and twitter.com/Xchesschamps for future updates.
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