ChessCentral Timekeeper Chess and Game Clock Now you can own a stylish chess clock in dark blue at a terrific price! No more over-winding problems. This battery-operated Quartz analog clock is an economical chess clock which is reliable, accurate, and sturdy. No more guessing on time because this clock has a large, easy-to-read display. . No loud and annoying buzzers or bells when your time is up, but a quiet falling of a red flag. This clock is perfect for schools, clubs or tournament play. No more over-winding problems. Uses 1 AA battery (not included). User friendly Quartz accuracy in a sturdy plastic case with battery powered large display

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Football and Chess: Tactics Strategy Beauty Why are football and chess ‘beautiful games’? Do top football coaches read the pitch as a chess player reads the board? What is the connection between Jose Mourinho’s defensive cunning and Grandmaster Wilhelm Steinitz’s ‘principles of defence’? The global popularity of football and chess remains unmatched by any other game. In this book, Adam Wells argues that stereotypical views of the games have concealed a deep connection between them. The first study of its kind, this book explores a rich world of tactics, psychology and aesthetics. Structural principles are analysed using real life examples to show how these connections play out on the board and in the field. This book is accessible to fans of either game, including football fans with no previous knowledge of chess. Readers will see how chess can be a pulsating, dynamic game, whilst appreciating that football shares much of the mystery and structural beauty of the world’s greatest board game.
Customer Review: Soccer & Chess Theory
Fans of England’s Premier League and the royal game will enjoy Wells’ free ranging ideas and observations. Who could have guessed soccer and chess share so much ground? OK, few readers will play better soccer or chess after reading ‘Football & Chess’. But I suspect most (like me) will put the book down with a greater appreciation for two of their favorite sports.

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Vintage Style Chess Set w/ Chinese China 8 Immortals This gorgeous chess set features figures modeled on ”The Eight Immortals” from Chinese mythology. Each pawn is different and represents characters such as ”Iron Crutch” (see photo) who always carries a cane and a hollow gourd - he’s the deity of the poor. The playing board folds up into an elegant wooden carrying case, which looks just as nice resting on a shelf as it does with the chess pieces arranged on top. These chess sets are made in northwest China using traditional methods and incorporating motifs from Chinese history and mythology. The chess pieces are molded from ground cattle bone. The board is made of wood and coated with a layer of leather that is sealed with a lacquer paint that is a specialty of the region. The inside of the box is layered with Chinese characters taken from poetry and classic literature, giving the whole affair a retro elegance and vintage charm.
Customer Review: Charming & Unique
The pictures need to be retaken because they don’t sufficiently show the product but I’m happy with the set. The board appears to have a kind of lacquered paper surface and the figures appear to be made of a composite material. The shading is nice on the white figures, very charming chess set; it will look great on my coffee table and I’ll enjoy playing with such a unique set.

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