Is there an enumeration of complete chess games? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Oct 30, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for some decent "vs" puzzle games that I and my 3 young boys (10 and under) can play against each other on my mac (a fun and silly chess game would be a plus, too). We have 2 macs in the house, so any online options would be welcome too! TIA.
posted by Brocktoon on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

(Casual)ChessFilter: What is your personal policy on playing out hopeless chess games/conceding? [more inside]
posted by symbollocks on Oct 12, 2009 - 19 answers

TorontoFilter: I used to play chess all the time at the chess tables at Yonge and Gould before they tore them down about ten years ago. I know that these tables had a proper name. There was a City of Toronto plaque there that they removed about six months before they removed the tables. Does anyone remember what the official name was?
posted by 256 on Sep 9, 2009 - 2 answers

This is Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game. Is there a similar book for chess? [more inside]
posted by adamdschneider on Aug 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Gameknot chess on a Blackberry? [more inside]
posted by Oddly on Jul 21, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm trying to track down a fantasy short story based around a real life infamous chess game. [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry on Apr 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Was the chess set in The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) a one-of-a-kind or a mass-produced set? What other details might you have on it?
posted by rush on Mar 3, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm looking for showtunes from recent Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Feb 21, 2009 - 25 answers

There are lots of pages that display portraits of professional and amateur athletes next to their statistics. Where can I find portraits and statistics/rankings of the people who compete in more intellectual/less physical competitions? I'd love to see what the best (and not so great) chess, scrabble, and crosswords players look like.
posted by eisenkr on Jan 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for a Multitasking Timer: a bunch of timers on screen, clicking on one stops the others. Like a chess clock, but for 6 to 12 players. [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Oct 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Me and a friend want to play chess on a roller coaster this weekend. In Coney Island. Please help. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on May 16, 2008 - 14 answers

I am looking for Chess Server software to run on a home web server. [more inside]
posted by ps6000 on May 8, 2008 - 1 answer

How should I, an intermediate chess player, study to improve my game? [more inside]
posted by flotson on Apr 27, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm kind of interested in learning to play chess. I have ADD. How's that gonna go? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 19, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for a decent chess program that runs in a window rather than full-screen mode. [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate on Feb 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I remember an magazine advertisement from long ago which featured a slick chess set made out of desk drawer miscellany. The pawns were binder clips. I think the rooks were loupes. I've always wanted to see it again. Anyone else remember this and have any other information about it? What was the ad? What were all the pieces?
posted by wobh on Jan 26, 2008 - 1 answer

Help me find an article about chess, might have involved Garry Kasparov, might have been in Smithsonian magazine and/or on the Blue likening chess playing to a really violent sport with quotes like this "There is nothing cute or charming about chess; it is a violent sport, and when you confront your opponent you set out to crush his ego." from this article but I recall it being longer and in a more general magazine.
posted by terrortubby on Jan 18, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a chess program into which I can simply type algebraic notation, and then be able to watch the game one move at a time on the board. For macs. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Dec 24, 2007 - 7 answers

Chess filter: Does anyone have a particular travel chess set they are delighted with and wouldn't leave home without? I'm looking for a fine quality set, either magnetic or of the peg variety. The pieces should be clearly defined and the board of decent size, say between 6" and 9" square. A set where a study or game in progress can be saved when the set is closed would be a plus. (Google offers too many choices, all claiming to be the best). Many thanks.
posted by thaivagabond on Dec 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Hi, does anyone know where to find a network chess game that is open source (free basically)? I'm a teacher and I want my class to play each other at chess during an ICT lesson.
posted by mooreeasyvibe on Nov 16, 2007 - 8 answers

is there a book on the mathematics of chess? [more inside]
posted by randomizer on Oct 18, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can I find a nice vintage chess set (maybe a chess table) in the Toronto area? [more inside]
posted by mkn on Aug 8, 2007 - 1 answer

Where can I get some MASSIVE sheets of origami paper? Like, 48 inches or more? Are sheets that size even sold? [more inside]
posted by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam on Jul 28, 2007 - 7 answers

ChessFilter: Help me with my chess dilemma [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Jul 18, 2007 - 13 answers

I am constructing a large backyard chessboard, but can't decide from what to create the pieces. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on May 23, 2007 - 27 answers

Anybody know where I can get free vector art of nice-looking chess pieces? [more inside]
posted by king walnut on Feb 15, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I transform chess from a solitary to a social activity? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Feb 4, 2007 - 26 answers

What should I use to make life-size chess pieces? [more inside]
posted by pokeydonut on Jan 3, 2007 - 18 answers

Help me solve a chess problem, please? [more inside]
posted by vytae on Dec 11, 2006 - 33 answers

Hey all, first post here, so go easy. Does anyone have a scan or link to the official rules to Knightmare chess, by Steve Jackson games? I'm introducing the people at my new job to the game, and it would be a lot easier if I still had a copy of the ruleset. Unfortunately, while I have all of the cards, I no longer have a copy of the official rules. [more inside]
posted by neolith22 on Nov 2, 2006 - 4 answers

please help me remember the name of this game [more inside]
posted by jonson on Sep 2, 2006 - 2 answers

Is there a book like "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" for No Limit Texas Hold 'Em? [more inside]
posted by andrewzipp on Aug 17, 2006 - 22 answers

Looking for Tiny Chess. [more inside]
posted by dong_resin on Aug 9, 2006 - 9 answers

My 6-year-old daughter has recently developed an interest in playing chess. We have a blast playing together, but I think it would be fun for her to play against the computer (or other novices) during her "screen time." What are some good computer chess games/websites that would develop the game of a young novice? Free is best, but I'd be happy to buy something (Win XP) if needed. Pretty graphics would be a bonus, but aren't necessary.
posted by nixxon on Jul 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me enjoy playing chess. [more inside]
posted by blahtsk on Jul 22, 2006 - 22 answers

I'm looking for two things on OSX: 1) A chess trainer 2) "Go" (and if it has a training function, even better) [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Jul 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend a decent online chess program? [more inside]
posted by MintSauce on Jul 5, 2006 - 9 answers

I'm trying to recall a phrase, probably french in origin, that refers to the character of a specific period in a chess game when both sides have developed their pieces, but are loathe to attack. [more inside]
posted by Manjusri on Apr 2, 2006 - 9 answers

Does anyone know how to juice up the chess program Fritz 8? I would like to tweak it to its maximum capabilities. What are the best settings?
posted by JackO23 on Feb 22, 2006 - 4 answers

I've just started teaching chess to a group of eight 8-year olds. For the first 40 minutes or so this usually goes swimmingly, but then pandemonium breaks loose. Can you suggest any tactics or tricks to keep their attention on chess and not on antagonizing each other? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Feb 8, 2006 - 26 answers

Why does Chess.app look funky on my 12" PowerBook? (link to photo inside) [more inside]
posted by michaelkuznet on Dec 12, 2005 - 14 answers

What are some good books for me to get better at playing chess? [more inside]
posted by whatitis on Aug 14, 2005 - 14 answers

Linux and Chess: Looking for something with a painfully simple UI that still allows me to enter custom board positions. [check] [more inside]
posted by bingo on Dec 16, 2004 - 20 answers

ChessFilter: A has only a king and a rook. B has only a king and a knight. If A plays perfectly, is he assured of victory? Or is it possible for B to force a draw, no matter how well A plays?
posted by bingo on Nov 7, 2004 - 17 answers

I want to learn to play chess. Anybody know of a good computer program to help me learn? More inside. [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on May 14, 2004 - 10 answers

I just finished reading "The Queen's Gambit" by Walter Tevis (great novel!). It made me want to learn chess. I already understand how all the pieces move, but I'm lost when it come to chess strategy. What's a good beginner's guide that will help me learn to think like a chess player?
posted by grumblebee on Apr 22, 2004 - 16 answers