Archive for December, 2009
Portable Computer Chess – Perfect for Chess Players on the Go
Portable computer chess is ideal for chess enthusiasts who are always on the go and those who are busy in their work. Busy people can play computer chess during office breaks or any time of the day that they have spare time. It is also perfect to bring along when you are travelling because it is handheld or you can just place it in your bag. Most advanced chess players do have portable computer chess wherever they go. Some of the portable chess include Mephistro Master, the Excalibur and the Novag are among the different models that you can choose.
If you are on the level of master players, you can choose the Mephistro Master that has a strong playing levels and good features. It is also ideal for travelling because it is just the size of a laptop that you can take it with you or even play at home. Mephistro has wide range of models from beginners to master level chess computer that you can choose. Features include set up modes and coaching ability as well as AC adapter. These are the top models in chess computers yet in low prices.
On the other hand, Novag has its own line of electronic chess computers. However, the chess pieces are made from beautifully carved Shishamwood with electronic chip implanted on it. The electronic chip enables the computer to recognize the move taken by the player. Novag also present an innovation of computer chess with high-speed program as well as robotic arm. The program can teach you play the game at the same time enhance your skills in chess.
The venue and environment should not be a hindrance for you to learn and play computer chess. With the latest innovation in chess, you have all the access to play the game. You can install software in your chess computer that will let you play against other people from other part of the world. Alternatively, you can also play live game against other player who is also online t the time of the game. Other option of playing computer chess is by playing against a player who is not online during the game or you can choose to play against the computer. Playing online allows you to choose opponent of your same level of skills or if you want to upgrade your skills, you can choose opponent who is superior to you. Doing so, will let you obtain and learn other techniques that you do not know yet. However, in playing a live game you have to complete the first game before you open another game. The losing playing should leave the game as well as when the time allotted is finished. You can also play correspondence chess in your portable computer chess. This kind of game does not entail time pressure.
There are computer chess programs that feature the game of famous chess grandmasters in tournaments. Having your own computer chess will enable you to practice more to improve your playing skills and upgrade your level.
How to make the most of chess strategies
Chess is a game which is full of tactics and strategies. Everyone playing chess won’t be a genius and who knows how to apply the strategy and tactics and at what time, will be a genius in chess. Mostly beginners won’t be a genius and they have to learn more tactics and strategies in chess. There are various chess strategies which they have to follow and learn to become a good chess player.
Before getting into chess strategies one should be strong in their basics such as the rules of the game, moves of each piece, and what is checkmate. After knowing all these they have to get into some of the tactics and strategies. Here are some of the strategies which the beginners must be get used to and also it could be used by the experienced players if needed.
• Take your own time before moving any pieces, this is the technique which has to be followed in each and every move, so that there won’t be any mistake in move.
• Castling has to be done whenever it is possible. Castling is the move done to safeguard your king by replacing king and rook, so that king is safer now.
• Keep at least three moves in mind so that the opponent could be handled easily.
• Pieces can be sacrificed only if you can wrap up the high value piece from the opponent otherwise don’t sacrifice your piece.
• Never sacrifice your Queen and even though bishop and knight are of same value always have your bishop at higher value than knight.
• Premature attacks must be avoided and take time to think of your move and play the game in an efficient manner.
• While moving pieces don’t advance on one side of your pieces, make sure all the pieces on your side are moved at a steady rate.
All these strategies will definitely help the beginners to play their game with confidence and also helps them to win the game.