Chess.

[JustSia]

A friend of mine had recently introduced me to chess. And I am now hooked. The only problem is I seem to play one move at a time and not think too far ahead. What I would love to do is understand the strategies behind the game, if there are any tricks and traps. I know there are loads of chess sites but I was wondering if anyone here might be willing to do some on-line tutoring?

Sia X

[ummmm]

I don't know.....but I must say that I have the best chess table I have ever seen.

[JustSia]

Ummmm, post a pic :0)

We take our chess set everywhere. And coz we always play at our local the owner got a set for the pub just in case we forget ours. How cool is he? We are a bit nerdy sitting in a pub playing chess but we have so much fun and you should see me celebratory dance....

S.

[ummmm]

I can't take my chess set everywhere.....Not that I would want to !!!

http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r62/ummmm1_ 2006/?action=view¤t=Picture004.jpg

[ummmm]

Yay....it worked. That's the first time I've done that :-)

[kwicky]

Have you thought about buying one of those electronic chess sets. You can set the difficulty to cope with learners or experienced types. You can play against the computer and switch sides if you wish. Playing aginst ordinary players may only encourage you to emulate their weaknesses so much better with a machine. Garry Kasparov run out of top players so had a competition with a high powered computer, I think it was called deep blue, a massive IBM m/c. He managed to win 1 game but the computer had the better results overaul.

[chicklin]

Sorry can't help with the question cos I can't play chess but I wanted to say to ummmm that I love your table and those dinky chairs! Gorgeous!

[annie0000]

I don't play at all, my husband does and he has introduced the kids to it - they have been playing for about a year since the oldest got a set for his 6th birthday and the youngest was amost 5. My oldest son now works out about 3 moves ahead, and the younger one is not far behind - my husband is quite impressed. I think it is all to do with practice and playing against someone who is willing to share the reasoning behind why that is a good move or bad - if you are playing against your friend, he obviously only wants to teach you enough so that you are able to present a challenge, but not enough so that you beat him!

I think that either you should look for a local chess club, or look into the computer tutor thing - I have seen some for around �20 quid. I think we will need to invest in one soon when my husband starts getting beaten by the boys!

[AniaSM]

Im going to steal your chairs when you are out of the country Ummm.

[ummmm]

I know they don't look it but they are actually very comfy as well.

[Lonnie]

Hi Sia,
You know the rules,yes, when you play, try to make sure, when you move, that the piece is being protected by another, your opponent generally then won't take your piece, unless its to their advantage.

Another tip, is to ask yourself why, you have to assume that your opponent has a reason for making their last move, so just sit there, say to yourself, why have you done that?, see which square that piece would end up in, on their next move, also see if they have another piece that could move to the same square.

Thats enough to be going on with,

ummmm,
Thats one beautiful Chess Table, ever you decide to sell it, let me know.