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	Chess tactic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In chess, a tactic refers to a short sequence of moves which limits the opponent's options and which results in tangible gain.
		Chess instructors usually steer beginners away from any detailed study of openings, focusing instead on tactics and endgames, which serve as the basis for later strategic understanding.
		Chess computers are considered superhuman at tactics and rather weak at strategy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chess_tactic (508 words)

	IBM Research \| Deep Blue \| Overview
		The form of chess notation by using a combination of letters and numbers - a to h and 1 to 8 - which denote the 64 squares on a board.
		Chess does not have referees or umpires, it has Arbiters for the enforcement of the rules, and Directors for the organisation of tournaments (a distinction recognized in America).
		One of the most artistic aspects of chess is the composition, which is an artificial position composed by a problemist.
	www.research.ibm.com /deepblue/reference/html/i.2.html (2084 words)

	Pin (chess) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In chess, a pin is a situation in which a piece is forced to stay put because moving it would expose a more valuable piece behind it to capture.
		Although the chess tactics article does not specifically categorize pins as tactics, they are useful in tactical situations.
		A pin that often occurs in openings is the move Bb5 (see algebraic chess notation) which, if Black has moved their d-pawn, pins the knight on c6, because moving the knight would expose the king on e8 to check.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pin_(chess) (855 words)

	Glossary of chess terminology
		is a tactical method which aims at limiting the moving possibilities of a piece of the opponent.
		is a tactical method which is used to force a piece of the opponent to move to an unfavourable square.
		is a tactical method used to distract a piece of the opponent from the defence of an important square, file or the protection of another piece.
	www.chessebook.com /glossar.php (865 words)

	fork chess tactic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In chess, a fork is a tactic that uses one piece to attack two of the opponent's pieces at the same time, hoping to achieve material advantage because the opponent can only counter one of the two threats.
		The term "royal fork" is sometimes used to describe the situation where the king and queen are forked, and when three or more pieces are attacked by a knight concomitantly the situation is sometimes referred to as a "family check," especially (though not exclusively) if the king is one of the pieces so menaced.
		A comprehensive 5 step chess course, in a total of 2600 positions, helps newcomers get a solid foundation of all the basics and moves up to more advanced strategies and endgames.
	www.art-of-chess.com /chess-tactics-fork.html (460 words)

	Chess Strategy - Chess Tactic - Chess Castling
		In a chess game, tactics refers to "traps", "tricks" or "combinations" that achieve checkmate or material advantage within a few moves, while strategy refers to achieving long-term goals through the proper development or arrangement of the pieces on the board in the absence of any short-term opportunities.
		The first moves of a chess game are called the ‘opening moves’, and are collectively referred to as ‘the opening’;.
		Another checkmating tactic is to use the king and the rook.
	www.clearleadinc.com /site/chess-strategy-tactic.html (885 words)

	InYo: Physical Chess: Kondek
		Regardless of the similarities between chess and combat, one particularly important and immediate distinction must be made: chess, while a game of intense concentration and pressure, doesn’t deal with the paralyzing fear of injury or death that occurs in combat.
		Certainly, chess can be made analogous to many things, and scribes of the game are probably not far off in asserting that chess is a metaphysical riddle that can be applied to any aspect of life.
		Another example of this strategy in chess involves trading pieces with your opponent until all that’s left are pawns, then using one of the pawns to achieve the last row on the board so that the pawn may become a queen.
	ejmas.com /jalt/jaltart_kondek_0702.htm (3602 words)

	Zchess.com Checkmate problems, tactics, and more chess resources.
		Tactics on the other hand are extremely specialized moves or processes of moves in chess.
		Tactics are moves or processes of moves that are usually completely forced.
		This is a most basic tactic, yet powerful, that forks a King and a piece of high value (rook, queen).
	www.geocities.com /matthew1585 (1101 words)

	Chess DVD's - Find Chess DVD's for all chess players - Chess House
		Susan's popularity among children is growing by leaps and bounds as she promotes the benefits of chess for children in US schools.
		Chess for Anyone is designed to teach the game of chess starting at the beginner level up to the advanced level.
		There are many videos that present chess material at the expert and master level but very few that address the all-important beginning and intermediate phases of the game where most of the chess playing population lies.
	www.chesshouse.com /SearchResults.asp?Cat=4 (1245 words)

	Chess books for beginners (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - This easy to use book is a must for beginners.
		After a brief introduction of the rules of chess, each page is a one move puzzle, turn the page for the answer.
		Beginning Chess (Fireside Chess Library) - Basic rules of chess followed by different strategies/tactics: pins, forks, x-rays, and others are explained in the introduction, then the rest of the book is thirty test with ten "best move" puzzles each illustrating the tactics learned in the introduction.
	wschess.org /chessbooks.html (136 words)

	Welcome to The chess page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		To be a strong player in chess, you must practice a lot.
		Chess is a game in which you have to think a lot.
		In chess, the tactic known as decoying is when you force your opponent to do something.
	pages.zdnet.com /arvindxyz (1605 words)

	Fork (chess) - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In chess, a fork is a tactic that uses one piece to attack two or more of the opponent's pieces at the same time, hoping to achieve material gain (by capturing one of the opponent's pieces) because the opponent can only counter one of the two (or more) threats.
		Any type of chess piece, including a king, may be able to become a forking piece.
		Forks are often used as part of a combination which may involve other types of chess tactics as well.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Fork_(chess) (680 words)

	bramcohen: Eliminating draws from Chess
		Here's an idea for eliminating draws from chess: add a 'tiebreak' rule, which is that games which are draws under the regular rules are instead won by the last player to have made a capture.
		A common tactic in Chess is an exchange or sacrifice.
		Chess is fun because ply destroy information about the result, but some leaks through in the form of patterns (and of course, material balance).
	bramcohen.livejournal.com /23677.html (2640 words)

	BOOKS FOR SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS
		Although others have tried, none have presented tactical chess as clearly and effectively as Seirawan: a must-have book for chess teachers and their students.
		This is one of the most readable chess books you will ever find, yet it handles chess strategy issues (such as isolated d-pawns and placement of minor pieces) very well.
		In what may be the best chess book of the decade, Tisdall challenges the “tree thinking” calculation of Kotov and his disciples, suggesting that master players rely more on pattern training and well-developed instinct than on constant calculation.
	www.geocities.com /chess_camp/books.html (1851 words)

	Red Hen Publications - from you to PDF
		I think that we may get some more chess references, and possibly some chess imagery, and we quite proably could get some overt chess stategy or tactics, but whatever game it is that we’re playing, it doesn’t really seem to be chess.
		And while we are directing our attention to chess, it is far from impossible to reflect that we may have been dealing wiith various bits of chess metaphor in the series all along.
		Tactics are the plans and sets of moves designed to gain the advantage in the short term.
	www.redhen-publications.com /Endgame.html (9485 words)

	chessaid.com - free chess test
		If you plan to do any chess training, you must be aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
		Chess Aid has prepared this test, to let you check your chess skills (chess strategy, chess tactic, endgames) and estimate your chess rating based upon your test score.
		Whenever you decide to improve your chess knowledge by purchasing the Chess Course, your test score will be very useful for us, because we will prepare the content of the chess course to match exactly your current chess level.
	www.chessaid.com /chess_training/chess_test (257 words)

	Chess Tactics Server (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Currently 23,803 tactical chess problems with a degree of difficulty ranging from trivial to ambitious are provided to be solved against the clock.
		Your tactical performance will be measured by the Glicko rating system.
		This is a non-commercial service created and supported by chess enthusiasts from our chess club in Berlin, Germany.
	chess.emrald.net (116 words)

	Chess Pundit
		No games this weeks, but I think one of the best milestones in chess improvement is the first time you beat an Expert and subsequently when you beat a Master, etc, but there is something about that 2000 rating that seems to divide the men from the boys.
		Against the 2173 I did manage to get a better position via a decent tactic on move 18, but then I got greedy and blundered it away two moves later.
		I almost got back in the game with a cool tactic, but it was too little too late.
	chesspundit.blogspot.com (1099 words)

	Personal Chess Trainer
		PCT is a chess training software, developed by GM Gilberto Milos, based on memorization of key concepts and positions, that many Grandmasters consider the most powerful way to become a strong player.
		Personal Chess Trainer is a chess training software, developed by GM Gilberto Milos, based on memorization of key concepts and positions, that many Grandmasters consider the most powerful way to become a strong player.
		Tha's why PCT has been specially indicated for chess players who want to make progress in Tactics, Strategies and Endgames, but have little time for studying.
	www.digimode10.com /1shareware/PersonalChessTrainer.htm (310 words)

	Chess Software: Personal Chess Trainer, Chess Puzzles by Katachess, Shredder Classic, Chess Commander, Chess Opening ...
		Chess training software based on memorization of key concepts and positions which is essential and the most powerful way t...
		Kata Chess is a system of basic chess positioning and movement exercises much like in karate or judo Kata Chess focuses on...
		Chess Commander is a next generation chess game for the PC It has many features to make the classic game of chess even mor...
	www.windfile.com /find/chess (417 words)

	CT-ART 3.0 Chess Tactic Software Program
		This program is the 3rd revised and expanded edition of the ever popular Chess Tactics Art by the Russian GM of Correspondence chess, Maxim Blokh.
		The level of difficulty of the examples is for beginner and intermediate strength chess players, but even masters will find themselves challenged by the hardest ones.
		Chess Combination motifs (Geometrical motif, Weakness of a file, rank or diagonal, Opposing, A piece is overloaded, Bad position of the pieces, Limited material, etc);
	www.chesscentral.com /software/ct-arts-chess-tactics.htm (384 words)

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		The magician from Riga stunned the chess world when he became the youngest ever World Champion (at that time) in 1960, and he won countless supporters for his scintillating tactical play and his infectious enthusiasm for the game.
		A study of this tactical genius is sure to entertain and benefit the aspiring chess student.
		Chess is a game where profound strategic thinking must be allied with clever short-term tactics.
	www.chessdiscountsales.com /whatsnew/2005/mar05/mar05.htm (4518 words)

	Chess stuff
		It includes a tactics key, which shows the different themes which will be covered in the 31 lessons.
		The Internet Chess Servers offer the possibility to play chess via the Internet against opponents from all over the world.
		The Chess Cafe Contains a lot of historical stuff, book-reviews a.o.
	webplaza.pt.lu /public/ckaber/Chess.htm (396 words)

	Chess Programs - Personal Chess Trainer, Chess Puzzles by Katachess, Chess Commander, ...
		Kata Chess is a system of basic chess positioning and movement exercises much...
		Chess Commander is a next generation chess game for the PC It has many featur...
		Kata Chess is a system of basic chess positioning and movement exercises much like in karate or judo.
	www.softchecker.com /files/chess.html (634 words)

	Chess Program: Personal Chess Trainer, Chess Puzzles by Katachess, Shredder Classic, ...
		Chess Training System to master chess that is easy to use, but is very strong.
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	www.acidfiles.com /soft/chess-program.html (367 words)

	Chess: play online chess
		I have studied Reonfeld's, "Chess Tactics for Beginners" and found it outstanding for a primer.
		Josh Waitzkin's Attacking Chess begins by breaking down combinations by types, then goes through his career as a beginner, junior, and on up, showing in a quiz fashion where he went wrong or right.
		If "Tactics for the tournament player" or "The art of chess combinations" was too complex...
	uskidscompute.com /online/chess/2215.shtml (1465 words)

	Chess Software-Free Chess to Download-Kids-Strategy-Downloads
		Many chess software products and chess downloads are unique to ChessCentral and can be found nowhere else.
		The FREE Member's Area is packed with even more free chess software, articles and screen savers to download.
		Find a wide selection of unique chess software, chess books and e-books, chess downloads, chess sets, chess boards and more.
	www.chesscentral.com (229 words)

	best chess strategy, info about best chess strategy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		One must, however, remember the lesson of computer chess: at present, the best chess-playing systems are not terribly knowledgeable about chess strategy and tactics but they consistently beat AI...
		It is simply our philosophy that teaching chess to children is much more important than just teaching strategy, tactics, or chess technique, we believe...
		Chess is a game that requires a well thought out plan and strategy if you...
	www.1001chesstactics.com /resources/bestchessstrategy (1228 words)

	Chess tactic Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This is a very good introduction to chess tactics.
		CT-Art 3.0 chess tactics software program's material was chosen for a wide variety of player strengths from 1600 Elo to 2300 ELO.
		How to beat your Dad at Chess was all about pattern recognition and this one is about motifs.
	www.chessnews.it /web_category_57.html (249 words)

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