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Created by dipity on Jan 3, 2009
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...creativity. Chess encourages players to be inventive in the face of new situations. There are many possible moves in a 40-move chess game, which allow the players to be creative with their own moves. 6. Chess develops calculating ability. Chess involves an...
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Figure/Speed Skating
http://www.suite101.com/content/top-10-reasons-for-children-to-play-chess-a175059
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...chess seem new again, but wait till we rattle off the modes (and modes, and modes)… Purists may scoff at the way Battle vs Chess shakes up the formula, but we’re betting even they will be intrigued by at least some of the modes, because several of them take...
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Games Radar
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...Here is what Kasparov said about using chess as a metaphor in business: My one caveat would be that when businesspeople use chess as a metaphor, they may sometimes unintentionally sentimentalize what’s involved in winning, because they see chess as a kind...
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The New York Times
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...them learn responsibility and build analytical thinking skills. Through Be Someone, he inspires communities to start their own chess programs to give students a stimulating and healthy after-school activity. “Orrin is a real champion because he is giving our...
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On Common Ground
http://www.ocgnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1189:chess-champion-wins-speed-tournament-prepares-for-local-chess-camp&catid=25:community-news&Itemid=70
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...method seems to offer a new formula, but none is conclusive. The forms of chess are many. There are casual chess, tournament chess with its labyrinth of rules, study of the endless chains of openings, the middle game, and the endgame, all of which fill tomes....
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Boston Globe
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...area probably has only about 15 people who can play chess blind, "and I think I know all of them." Winning the United States Chess Federation Ohio State Championship in Columbus followed an undefeated season with Central Catholic's chess team, on which he...
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Toledo Blade
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...could make also progress and become popular as it was before. Question: Why should children play chess? Anatoly Karpov: Chess can develop very important characteristics, individual characteristics. First of all, chess develops logic, memory, and then with...
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Big Think
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...only African-American chess grandmaster in the world. This week, his amazing talent is on display at the Huber Memorial Church Chess Camp. He became interested in high school after playing a friend who kept beating him. "I saw a chess book. I didn't know there...
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WJZ
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...action in a field of around 300 players from more than 20 countries. January 10th, 2010 WIJK AAN ZEE - Indias growing might in chess will once again be in full view as a record five Indian players will feature at the 2010 Corus Grandmasters Chess tournament...
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Simple Thoughts
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...you to compete against the computer, against another friend, or you could even sit and watch as the computer orchestrates a chess match. If you want to make things more exciting, you could probably replay a historical match with you playing as your favorite...
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Walyou
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...enough aptitude and talent in Pakistan for chess to be given its due. Pakistan’s men’s team finished 65th in the 152-nation Chess Olympiad in 2008 while its women’s squad made history by being the first international team from the country at the event. They...
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Dawn
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/sport/08-chess-struggles-for-recognition-in-cricket-crazy-pakistan-ts-01
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...competitors learned chess in after-school classes offered by the Kyrene Community Education Department in conjunction with Chess Emporium, which provides coaches. Chess Emporium conducts scholastic enrichment programs at 17 Kyrene elementary schools and other...
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AZ Central.com
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...part of the 15th century in Europe and evolved from a much older Indian game. There are literally more possible outcomes of a chess game then there are stars in the universe. It is impossible for any computer to cover all the possible game outcomes. Thus,...
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Town Hall
http://patrickbohan.blogtownhall.com/2010/03/11/how_chess_can_bridge_math_deficiencies.thtml
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Want to empress your chess playing friends? What something unique and very cool? Then youre going to want to get your hands on the LED Glow Chess Set. This LED Chess Set is really something to keep your friends and family talking.
Each chess piece
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I4U News
http://www.i4u.com/article31136.html
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...Norwegian teen became the youngest player to ever top the rankings of best players published by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Now he is setting his sights on the title of world champion. "It's been one of my goals for many years to become the...
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The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/people/sulky-mozart-of-chess--the-new-kasparov-20100222-or5a.html
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...that cost him his life. "We hope that you will learn to make better decisions." Alex wheeled in a cart with more than 50 chess sets with the help of Rotarians John Hebert and Neal Ouellett. The men were part of the search team and helped Alex form the Jeremy...
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SeacoastOnline.com
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100216-NEWS-2160380
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...nice," said Vang. Another tournament player, sophomore Hector Santamaria said he wasn't really interested in chess before. But then he took a chess class as an elective three years ago, and was hooked. "I like chess because it helps...
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MPR | Minnesota Public Radio
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Carlos vs. George Grasser PGN game for this episode available at www.fractal-interval.com If you have a Chess game on an online network you can continue playing it as part of our upcoming programs. We will probably start with .pgn (from a website, or email) and itsyourturn.com support. You'll need a valid game there and the game id.
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...If you are a chess player, here are the most popular places to play online chess. Austin has some very accomplished chess players, some good clubs and even some instruction beginning in the public elementary schools. Informative article which describes opportunities...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2609567/play_live_chess_free_at_chess_com.html
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...grandmaster beats Ukraine's Ruslan Ponomariov in final, securing place in next year's World Chess Championship National chess team wins first ever medal in Chess Olympiad after victory over the Netherlands. Armenia takes second consecutive gold medal...
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Ynetnews
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3820150,00.html
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...for a total purse of $25,000, with $7,000 going to the champion. The professional chess world was rocked today when 13 year old chess prodigy, Bobby Baines was disqualified for testing positive for steroids. The United States Chess Federation vows to eradicate...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2357744/world_chess_live_standard_tournaments.html
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...and can focus on problems outside of themselves. Indeed, these qualities are indispensable in the game of chess. The chess board is a forum for us to showcase these traits, to prove to ourselves and our opponent, whether it be man or machine, that we are the...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2330546/chess_and_life_making_the_right_moves.html
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...of placing well in national and international chess tournaments, admits she is a bit concerned about competition from such chess powerhouses as Europe, Asia and India, where chess is taken very seriously and supersedes other activities. Simone said she will...
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Ventura County Star
http://venturacountystar.com/news/2009/sep/30/turkey-is-next-stop-for-10-year-old-chess-champ/?partner=RSS
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...(Reuters) - Chess legends Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov reignite one of the greatest rivalries in the history of chess this week with a re-match of their classic 1984 world championship contest. The two Russian grand masters, who are widely considered...
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Reuters
http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/entertainment/~3/At4wI01djPY/idUSTRE58L3YZ20090922
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...chess players so that they may support the bank's business when they are adults. He added that there are similarities between chess and business because both need strategic thinking. "In business, one needs to find a solution from a range of alternatives all...
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AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200909211184.html
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...part in the first all-district chess tournament in January. More information about the nonprofit program is available at www.chessclubforkids.com. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged....
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Santa Rosa Press Democrat
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090913/articles/909139942
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...move in high level chess is 1. ... c5, the Sicilian Defense. Here we'll cover the variations after black plays 2. ... d6. Chess is one of the oldest games known to man. With more people starting to play everyday, this noble game shows no sign of losing its...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2138485/the_best_openings_in_chess.html
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...will help them out later. This strategic opening move aim to avoid being checkmated and also aims to avoid losing valuable chess pieces during the game. Here are some chess opening moves that chess players should know by heart so as not to lose any important...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2138201/must_know_opening_moves_for_the_game.html
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...journey of mastering the game. Waiting for an opponent to make their next move is a perfect of example of patience when playing chess. Allowing the game to naturally progress at it's own speed is another example of patience being displayed during a chess match. In...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2142535/how_playing_chess_can_make_you_wiser.html
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...She's only 10. In November, she travels to Turkey with the U.S. Youth Chess Team for another international event - matching chess strategies with kids her age from all over the world - and winning. "I think I'd like to be a doctor when I grow up," Simone said...
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L.A. Daily News
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_13254822
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...played chess as a child, my uncle taught me, but I was not very good. However, the interest for the game has stayed with me. There are a some of spectular moves in chess and here are a few. There are about four moves that novice, midlevel and experienced chess...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2120209/best_openings_in_chess.html
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...a place to play great games of chess in your town can sometimes seem like a big challenge, as chess isn't quite as popular as other enthusiast groups that pop up here and there. However, if you look in the right places, finding a chess club, or even just a...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2117821/finding_a_chess_game_in_your_area.html
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...it mirrors the very act of writing itself. Planning ahead, tactics, manipulation are both part of fiction's palate as well as chess's. In both his fiction and his plays, Beckett used the imagery of the chess set, moving his characters around like lowly, articulate...
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Guardian Unlimited
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2009/aug/28/chess-perfect-fiction
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...is available you can still play against the computer. There are many websites that have you pay a membership or fee to play chess. Some people just want to play a game without having to pay for it. There are many websites that offer free playing options. Here...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2043125/5_websites_to_play_chess_online_for.html
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...chess analysis, and allowing players to play when no human opponents are available. Other types of chess software include chess databases and tournament managers. Chess databases provide a convenient way to store your own games, a time-efficient method to...
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LXer
http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/123605/index.html
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...join the thousands who participate daily at Chess.com! Chess.com really is the best place on the Internet for all things chess. The site has everything one would want and more for chess lovers of all ages and skill levels. It is completely free to join,...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1901978/chesscom_the_place_to_be_for_chess.html
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...behavior. Bobby Fisher, who dominated chess in a way no one had done before for two years, is probably the best known chess player ever to live, a genius, and obviously a very talented man. But his life, which ended at the age of 64 on January 17, 2008 was...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1870403/bobby_fischer_the_chess_player_not.html
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...group to continue," he said. More than simply a concert but less elaborately staged than most musicals, this latest game of "Chess" is a splendid showcase for its stars - Groban fans are probably already swooning - the music and even its secondary players....
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Philly.com
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/ellen_gray/20090617_Ellen_Gray___Chess__took_a_complicated_road_to_the_stage.html
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...10, 2009) My 17-year-old son recently was away playing in a chess tournament. As a parent of a child who has been playing in chess tournaments since he was 8, I find myself wavering between feelings of amazement and disappointment. The kids I've met over...
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Orlando Sentinel
http://feeds.orlandosentinel.com/~r/orlandosentinel/news/local/lake/~3/Cqsc2MjPXw4/orl-lake-boas-chess-061509,0,51889.column
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...problems. Focus and Patience - summer vacation Chess is a thinking game and one has to sit hours attentively in front of chess game, thus help kids to develop patience and remain clam in difficult times. It also helps your child have concentration and focus...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1839093/summer_vacation_free_chess_game_for.html
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...fellow Russian Kasparov and for a proposed match with Bobby Fischer that never occurred. Anand, an Indian, is the current World Chess Federation world champion and has been since 2007. He was also champion from 2000 to 2002. He holds the world record for being...
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Quazen
http://www.quazen.com/Games/Board-Games/Five-Rock-Stars-of-the-Chess-World.734913
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...images and photos are terrific. The book also includes expert analysis of 15 of Duchamp's chess game by Jennifer Shahade, a chess champion/writer. She recently posted on her website a video, Naked Chess, inspired by Duchamp's game with a naked woman (a picture...
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ArtsJournal
http://www.artsjournal.com/realcleararts/2009/05/duchamp-chess.html
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...with all of his heart that theses are needed skills if children are to survive and thrive in today's world. The Kasparov Chess Foundation's curriculums are designed by teams of educators and chess masters. There are after school programs, training programs...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1755484/gary_kasparov_still_loves_chess_the.html
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Getting a group of third, fourth and fifth graders to sit quietly is considered by some to be an impossible task. But all Ross Pancoast has to do to get his class of about 20 students at Beverly Farms Elementary School in Potomac, Md., to focus is set
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USA Today
http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomNation-TopStories/~3/vUtat3I7oow/2009-05-14-chess-in-schools_N.htm
Letsplaychess.com presents 5 minute chess with live commentary! 12th May 2009 Played in the Afternoon after a cappaccino :)
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...Avenue in Brooklyn, opened its doors in August of 2008 with aspirations of providing a pleasant and comfortable hub for chess and board game enthusiasts. Since its opening, the response has been more than favorable. Its location in Park Slope (a very residential...
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PR-Inside.com
http://www.pr-inside.com/brooklyn-youth-thrive-at-the-new-r1245868.htm
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...Avenue in Brooklyn, opened its doors in August of 2008 with aspirations of providing a pleasant and comfortable hub for chess and board game enthusiasts. Since its opening, the response has been more than favorable. Its location in Park Slope (a very residential...
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PR-Inside.com
http://www.pr-inside.com/brooklyn-youth-thrive-at-the-new-r1242830.htm
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...Avenue in Brooklyn, opened its doors in August of 2008 with aspirations of providing a pleasant and comfortable hub for chess and board game enthusiasts. Since its opening, the response has been more than favorable. Its location in Park Slope (a very residential...
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PR-Inside.com
http://www.pr-inside.com/brooklyn-youth-thrive-at-the-new-r1232588.htm
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Morgan Mahowald, a 17-year-old Robbinsdale Cooper High School senior, was born into a world of chess.
Her parents met each other at a chess club and said that, as a baby, she used chess pieces to teethe -- and she played her first tournament at only 3
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/local/43638077.html
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...challenged. But, believe it, chess is good for you, said Ron Barber, 48, who lives in Aleppo and is president of the Pittsburgh Chess Club. "It teaches mental discipline and intellectual honesty," said Barber, an attorney for the Downtown law firm Strassburger...
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Pittsburgh Entertainment
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