Quality Mechanical Chess Clock Timer A simple to use mechanical clock, just wind-up the movement, set the hands, and you are ready to go! The housing is uniquely molded to allow the clock to sit at a slight angle for better, non-glare viewing. The movement is relatively quiet and the design is compact for easy transport. This basic clock is a must for serious tournament players or casual players who want to put a time limit on their games.

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Winning Chess Tactics for Juniors This book is an easier version of Combination Challenge!, also by Lou Hays. It contains 535 one- two- and three-move combinations to solve and teaches a study method for learning to play combinative chess. This is the quickest and easiest way to improve your chess rapidly.
Customer Review: Good Tactics Workbook for the Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Player
This is not just a tactics workbook for juniors! It is useful for anyone wanting chess tactical problems to solve that are not too easy and not too hard! I like chess tactics workbooks and books that cover opening traps to learn the tactics in the openings as well.
Recommended.
Customer Review: Start with this book
Excellent tactics book for beginners and improving players. Start with this one before moving on to “Combination Challenge” also by Hays or other tactics and puzzle books. Good for players up to USCF 1500.

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Chess for Winners: Learn to Play Chess Let s go! The Chess fair amusement park is in town! Chess is the name of the game at this fair. Pick up chess tips and skills as you ride on the bumper cars and Ferris wheel. Discover mini-games and more at every attraction. This unforgettable chess adventure is designed to advance young chess player s skills, move by move. Play in the story and enjoy mini games that teach you chess knowledge. Polish up your chess strategy and tactics, opening, middle game and endgame and - use what you ve learned to win!You ll have a ton of fun while you learn more about the serious business of playing and winning chess! “”Chess for Winners”" is Part 3 in the Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster series of chess games for kids. Chess for Winners is powered by Fritz, the world s #1 ranking chess software and provides training for advanced players. Bonus: Enjoy 1 year free membership to www.PlayChess.com

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Excalibur Electronic Phantom Force Electronic Chess Set Enter the 21st century of computerized chess games with the ultimate chess opponent, the Talking Phantom. With automated chess pieces that the Phantom moves effortlessly across the board, the Phantom will provide the most unique chess playing experience in the world. Match wits with the Phantom or simply sit back and watch the Phantom play itself. Comes with an extensive list of features that can help beginners improve their game and challenge advance players as well, such as coaching, the ability to rate your game, and the capacity to communicate in three different languages. Built in Dual Chess clock display Sensory chess board Watch the Phantom move its own piece Auto Play lets the Phantom take both sides to play or finish a game Voice Vocabulary For added play dimension Voice in three languages - English, French, and Spanish Announces all moves in algebraic notation Hints and Coaching, including ?Are You Sure?? Coach Mode Take back mistakes Selectable opening lines for play and learning Teach Mode for beginners Off Key Saves Game In Memory Adjustable Automatic Shutoff Adjustable LCD Contrast Includes built-in chess piece storage compartment. Requires 6 C batteries (not included), or AC adapter (included)
Customer Review: Da bomb! Totally!

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29″ Wooden Chess & Checkers 2 in 1 table with pieces This 2 in 1 chess & checkers table will make a great addition to any game room. It features elegant blonde wooden design and has extra large chess & checkers pieces that feat neatly in the drawers under the table. The dimensions are 27″ X 27″ X 29″(H)

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Back to Basics: Tactics (ChessCafe Back to Basics Chess) Customer Review: Excellent introduction to tactics
As a USCF 1790-rated player, i bought this book for a quick tactics refresher. I read the book, solving all the puzzles in a few days (while noting major errors on examples 2-70 [1...Kh3] and 2-120 [1.Ne4#]) The #1 greatest tactics primer is still the immensely enjoyable book, Winning Chess: How To See Three Moves Ahead. This book by Heisman not as enjoyable, but a bit easier and therefore perhaps an even better starting point than “Winning Chess”. Also worthy is Chess Tactics (Batsford Chess Book).

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EXCALIBUR 750GT-2 USA CHESS FEDERATION CHESS & GAME TIME CLOCK Makes any game more exciting! Brand New! The only game clock officially patented by the USA Chess Federation is perfect for chess, scrabble, backgammon, go and hundreds of other games! This clock shows the time that has expired AFTER time has run out. The new clock was modified especially for the Scrabble Game. The clock will count negative time in scrabble mode. Two precision digital clocks, each with large 3/4″, readible display, keep split-second track of the time each opponent has used on his or her turn. Contrasting white pads under buttons show you when it’s your move. An optional audible tone and a red light signal elapsed time. Easy to operate! Size: 6 1/2″ x 4″ x 2 1/4″. Four AA batteries (batteries not included) provide 500 hours of use.
Customer Review: Great but complicated
Don’t throw away your instructions for this great timer. While you can set it for just about anything, it’s involved enough that (unless you are using it very regularly) you can easily forget how to use some of the more esoteric functions.

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Lego Chess - XP Compatible (Jewel Case) [Ages 6 - 12] Learn the classic game with the LEGO King. With LEGO Chess, you’re never too young to enjoy the timeless game of strategy. Popular characters from the LEGO SYSTEMTM Western and Pirates themes make chess easy and fun to learn and play. The friendly King will explain the rules and turn you from a beginner into a Grand Master. Then go on to take part in exciting adventures, in which your skill at chess will determine the outcome! Use the interactive tutorial to get to know the pieces, learn the moves and discover the rules of the game. Adjust the computer’s intelligence to make it challenging for players of all abilities. Real-time 3-D technology lets your favorite LEGO characters come to life. Capture your opponent’s pieces and enjoy dozens of unique cartoon animations. Do battle on special chess sets starring Western or Pirate Minifigures, or play with a traditional chess set built from LEGO bricks. View the amazing 3-D action from an infinite number of angles. Challenge your friends to a game, in person or over a network. Includes a tutorial section, written by a professional chess teacher. Set the scene with a choice of seven different backgrounds. Square off against the pirate captain. The LEGO King makes learning to play easy. It’s a Western showdown! Caribbean’s most precious treasure - you or the pirates?
Customer Review: Very easy game for kids
I was really excited to see the Lego theme for a chess game. I knew my kids would love it while continuing to learn how to play. When I first got it I immediately installed it and let my 5 year old play. He LOVED it. He played many games. It is very easy to start. Settings are easy to change. Graphics are good. Animation is good and fun. The only small downside is that I would like to be able to rotate the 3d board just a little more so you get more of a top down view. You can rotate the board left and right and tilt it. Very good game. Especially for the price.
Customer Review: Great game but get the patch
This game is great if you know how to get it loaded. My son and daughter who are 6 and 10 love it. It’s entertaining and teaches chess. I’m writing this to save someone else a headache when loadingI have windows xp and when I first tried to load it it wouldn’t work. I needed to restart the computer. Then you need to download two patches available from the software company selectsoft that makes this. You may also need to open the game from the configuration menu rather than from start. Also at the configuration menu you can change the resolution to speed up your mouse. From the start meunu you can click on properties for lego chess and choose different compatabilities for different window programs like 2000 or ‘98. You may need these if it doesn’t run properly. Lego.com/interactive also gives trouble shooting tips. All is worth the effort because it’s a super fun game for kids!

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11″ Wood Folding Chess Set WEX11-0111 11″” Wood Folding Chess Set
Customer Review: Shipping cost is outrageous
I was about to order this when I saw that Amazon was going to charge me $23.60 just for the shipping, effectively doubling the price. Somehow I don’t think this product is that heavy! I am baffled by Amazon’s shipping charges. I can buy a heavy box of diapers and the shipping is free, but if I want to buy some blocks for my toddler or a small chess set, the shipping charge is insane!
Customer Review: Love it!
This is my first chess set, and I love it. I’m able to toss it in my backpack when I go to place to place, and everyone who has used it has commented on how nice it is.

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5 PCs 3pc Brown Hardwood Game (Chess, Checkers, Backgammon) Pub/Bar Table with 4 barstools 5pc Brown Hardwood Game (Chess, Checkers, Backgammon) Pub/Bar Table with 4 barstools. This is a brand new designer game pub chair/bar stool and table. The price shown is for 4 chairs and a game table. Set is an elegant designer style that is made of cherry veneers and hardwood. The seat is white fabric covered cushion for optimal look and comfort. The table rests on elegant tapered legs and the item comes with game boards to play chess, checkers, and backgammon. Set requires simple assembly. Dimensions Measure: Each Chair - 20 1/3″L x 42″W x 36″H, Table - 42″L x 42″W x 36″H. Because this item is over-sized and/or heavy, your order will be curbsided delivery only (no inside delivery). Oversized shipping fees included. Ship out within 0-2 business days. The lowest price guarantee from AtHomeMart.

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