How to Calculate Chess Combinations

Actually this hub should be entitled "How not to calculate tactical combinations," because in this position I miscalculated. But I learn more from my losses than my wins. Looking at this miscalculation shows one of the problems that I often have...

chess moves and tactics

How to move pieces, basic chess tactics, opening chess moves, and more. This guide covers the basics for anybody to learn chess, as well as some interesting tactics.

Improve Your Chess by Studying Endgames

Many people ask, "Shouldn't I study openings first? Otherwise I may never get to the endgame." That statement certainly makes sense, at least on the surface. In chess endgames many times it will appear to be obvious that one thing is true, just...

World's Greatest Chess Player

"Who was the worlds greatest chess player?" I asked a chess master I know. "Garry Kasparov," he tossed back without a thought. I found this interesting, because I had heard this particular chess master speak at length about many chess players;...

Rook Piercing

A rook piercing is increasingly become one of the 'must have' piercings for younger people, especially girls. Although it looks a delicate piece of jewelry, the rook piercing procedure can be quite painful as it has to penetrate a thick piece of cartilage.

Guide to Ear Piercings: Definitions & Diagrams

When I was six months old my mother took me up the mall to get my ears pierced. What began as two small gold studs in each lobe grew into a second hole at age 12, a cartilage piercing as a teenager, and a forward helix hoop when I began college. I...

How to Play the Classic Card Game, Rook

The classic card game "Rook" by Parker Brothers celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2006. The game has to be good to have lasted this long. Rook is similar to Euchre and Hearts. It is easier for players to learn if they are familiar with these or...

Chess Game With An Elf

Remembering lost love in a dark dreary dusty library, she likens herself to the queen in a chess game. Disenchanted, she promises to never love again -- unless she is in control.

Chess For Beginners; The Chess Board

During my years as a home-school mom, I thought it important that my children know the basics of playing chess. Although I rarely played, I had learned the basics of movement from an uncle, when I was young. I...

Famous Queen Sacrifices in Chess