Tuesday 27 July 2010

Who should I buy my chess set from?

Do you need a good chess set? There is no better way to get it than from ChessBaron. With their hard-earned reputation as an excellent dealer of all chess-related products, you will be assured to get more than your money's worth. ChessBaron is a UK-based company that sells all kinds of handcrafted chess sets, chess computers, chess clocks, chess boards, chess DVDs, and more. Their chess sets were handmade from pure wood such as ebony, rosewood, boxwood, and other types of wood. Prices are very reasonable considering the effort and time spent on each piece, even for low priced, high quality sets. ChessBaron’s themed sets are the company’s pride, and they can be yours too. Visit their site at for more details.

Sunday 18 July 2010

Why might I consider a travel chess set?

When you are regularly on the move, it is a prudent decision to get a travel chess set. This will ensure that you have access to a chess game anytime, anywhere. Travel chess sets are compact in size, and usually can be folded up to prevent the loss of tiny chess pieces. There is no better way to get a great companion for long road trips than a travel chess set. It you have company, the game can even continue at a restaurant while eating, or even while waiting in line. Popular chess sets are foldable and easily fits into your pockets--making it the perfect form of entertainment no matter where you go.

Monday 12 July 2010

How do I get my kids to like chess?

Well, it's up to you. I don't think Susan Polgar and two of her other sisters really liked chess when they were still 3 or 4 years old. Just like normal kids of their age, I think, they would rather prefer to play under the sun, shout and have fun while doing hide-and-seek, or simply running around aimlessly. The greatest influence of the Polgar girls to love and excel in chess was their father. It really comes down to the parents' creativity on how to make kids appreciate or have fun in chess. You want to make your kid see the entertaining value of the game first. Forget about its practical use as a great mental exercise first. And, of course, you want to make sure that he or she gets good physical exercise unless you have an ambition to turn your kid into a geek.