We are always striving to add new content to our site. As such, we are exploring the possibilities of WordPress video capabilities.
The video below was recorded during the winter of 2007. It contains a snippet of a skittles game being played as other players were milling about waiting for the pairings to be posted for that week’s matches.
If you get to the club 15-20 minutes before 8 p.m., there is always time for some 5 minute speed chess before the real matched get underway!
The jokes section has a new top 10 list in honor of the new posting about the US Chess League. Take a peek in the “Fun Stuff / Trivia” section to see the newest entry.
Here’s an idea that isn’t as wacky as Chess Boxing. Greg Shahade, known for his interest in Chess and Poker, also is one of the founders and supporters of the US Chess League.
The concept is simple - create a league with local teams that plays a regular schedule of matches, just like regular sports teams. Games can be seen live on the Internet Chess Club.
We have added a link to their website if you would like to learn more about your local team. There is even an area on the site to purchase merchandise.
I might even buy a mug myself - the logo is pretty cool (even though it is a blatant ripoff of the NBA)!
"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration" - Thomas Edison
"Chess is mental torture" -Kasparov
"You sit at the board and suddenly your heart leaps. Your hand trembles to pick up the piece and move it. But what chess teaches you is that you must sit there calmly and think about whether it's really a good idea and whether there are other, better ideas." -Stanley Kubrik
"The winner is the one who makes the next to last mistake" -Tartakower
"Play the opening like a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine" -Spielman
"A bad plan is better than no plan at all"
-Marshall
"Two passed pawns on the sixth beat everything, up to a royal flush" -Ian Rogers
Other Local Clubs:
Dumont Chess Mates - another local club in Dumont, NJ. The club meets on Mondays at 7 P.M.
Dumont Chess Mates Link
ICA (International Chess Academy)
- Full service club offering tournaments, instruction, chess camps and other services. Located in northern New Jersey with many events in Hackensack and Teaneck.
ICA link
Westfield Chess Club - Kid friendly club in Westfield, NJ. They meet on Sundays at 3 P.M.
Westfield Chess Club Link
Polgar Chess Center - Kid friendly club run by Grandmaster Susan Polgar. Located in Forest Hills, NY. Open 7 days a week.
Polgar Club Link
The Marshall Chess Club - The oldest and most prestigious club in the country. The place to go if you want to face tough competition. Located in Greenwich Village. Open 7 days a week.
The Marshall Link