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		<title>Chessonline.org &#8211; Playing Chess Online</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many children in the United States, chess has become an archaic game, outdated and uncool.  In the past, children were delighted with the opportunity to play a game with a friend, even if only a board game.  Today, children are delighted only with the best technologies and video games, leaving board games [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many children in the United States, chess has become an archaic game, outdated and uncool.  In the past, children were delighted with the opportunity to play a game with a friend, even if only a board game.  Today, children are delighted only with the best technologies and video games, leaving board games such as chess in the proverbial dust.  However, playing chess games allow children to develop mentally while also developing skills in competition, critical thinking, and preparedness.  This is especially true when the game of chess is combined with the Internet.</p>
<p>At ChessOnline.org, children and chess players of all ages are able to play chess games online.  This allows chess players to play chess games at any time of day, whether early in the morning before a day of work, or late at night before jumping under the sheets for slumber.  This convenience is just one of the benefits of playing online chess at ChessOnline.org.  The benefits of playing chess online include:</p>
<p>Convenience &#8211; As mentioned before, players that play chess online experience convenience that no other form of chess provides.  Where in the past, players attributed chess games to the checkered board and the physical chess pieces made out of wood or plastic, players of today can play dozens of games per day online &#8212; without having to physically set up the board.  This, combined with the fact that players can play chess game against any player in any country in the world at any given time, makes online chess games the most convenient form of chess in the world!</p>
<p>Repetition &#8211; Practice remains the most important factor in the development of a chess player.  Practice allows a chess player to try out new strategies and tactics, and gauge the efficacy of such strategies and tactics.  The repetition made possible by ChessOnline.org and its online chess server allows players to practice and test at will.  Additionally, ChessOnline.org and its chess server allows chess players to play chess games against players of all skill types.  Players playing against opponents equal to or higher in skill will only get better with the challenge.  Amateur or new chess players can play chess against people of similarly low chess knowledge, slowly developing their game through practice and repetition.</p>
<p>Simplified &#8211; Online opponents are different than physical opponents.  That is, an experienced chess player would benefit greatly from playing against an opponent in person.  He or she can read the body language of their opponent, and develop a strategy that has the best chance of defeating the opponent.  Playing chess online removes this factor, allowing players to focus solely on the position of the pieces and the strategies being used in the game.</p>
<p>In addition to offering these benefits through its online chess server, ChessOnline.org also stands as an informational resource regarding all things chess.  For its visitors, ChessOnline.org has information on the strategies, history, and different types of chess.  Chess remains the most famous intellectually stimulating game in the world, and ChessOnline.org aims to keep chess fresh in the minds of children and adults alike.</p>
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		<title>ChessChronicle.org: Educating the Public on Chess</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The game of chess is unique from other games for a number of reasons.  First, the game can be played competitively at almost every level.  Amateur players can play chess as any other game with a specific set of rules.  Advanced players, on the other hand, can play chess in a way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The game of chess is unique from other games for a number of reasons.  First, the game can be played competitively at almost every level.  Amateur players can play chess as any other game with a specific set of rules.  Advanced players, on the other hand, can play chess in a way that many amateur players can not understand.  Second, the game of chess requires thinking beyond the move at hand, often leading players to attempt to predict their opponent and bringing the factor of perception into the game.  Lastly, chess is a game that, while changed since its invention, has generally remained the same throughout generations.  There are many different variants to chess, including Loser&#8217;s Chess or Bughouse Chess, but the original game of chess has stood the test of time, and remains one of the world&#8217;s most popular games.</p>
<p>ChessChronicle.org provides information and education on chess games for all of its visitors.  On its website, ChessChronicle.org has informational articles that teach players both new and experienced of common strategies and tips for developing one&#8217;s ability to play the chess game correctly.  For example, ChessChronicle.org may have information regarding the anatomy of a chess game.</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, chess is a very complex game, with advanced players utilizing the metagame of chess beyond what amateur players can comprehend.  That is, advanced chess players generally have chess games broken down into three phases:</p>
<p>Opening</p>
<p>In the opening of a chess game, both players go through a set of initial moves.  As the pieces are typically not in range of capturing at the beginning of a game, the opening phase allows players to utilize a specific set of moves called an &#8220;opening.&#8221;  As expected, the advanced player will often adapt his or her opening to the opening of his or her opponent.</p>
<p>Middlegame</p>
<p>The middle game begins when each piece is in a specific position.  During the middle game, players will assess their own position as well as the position of thr opponent.  It is during the middlegame phase where players will develop tactics and apply strategy to gain the advantage.  Most pieces are captured during the middle game, and the player with more pieces at the end of the phase often have the advantage.</p>
<p>Endgame</p>
<p>The endgame phase of a chess game occus when most pieces are removed from the board.  When a king is checkmated, the game is over.</p>
<p>This anatomy is an example of the complex nature of the game of chess.  Fortunately for chess players around the world, ChessChronicle.org provides information pertaining to each of the phases.  In addition, ChessChronicle.org also provides its visitors with a free online chess server, allowing players to practice each phase of the game over and over.  An online chess game allows players to continually play matches against opponents of all skill levels, and gives the players the opportunity to play at any time of their choosing, as the server is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</p>
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		<title>AmericaChess.com &#8211; Chess in America</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the younger generation of Americans, chess has gone from a popular game of mental stimulation to an old board game gathering dust in the closet.  In the United States, chess has never gotten the recognition as an educational games as in other countries.  In fact, up to 30 countries around the world [...]]]></description>
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<p>For the younger generation of Americans, chess has gone from a popular game of mental stimulation to an old board game gathering dust in the closet.  In the United States, chess has never gotten the recognition as an educational games as in other countries.  In fact, up to 30 countries around the world have integrated chess as part of their educational system.  These countries utilize the intellectual nature of the game in the education of the generation of the future, allowing children to play against each other to develop a love for learning, not competition.</p>
<p>AmericaChess.com understands the importance of chess in the classroom.  Too many children of today spend their free time watching the television or playing video games.  While television and video games may have educational aspects of their own, chess provides children with skills of problem solving, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and respect.  AmericaChess.com believes that all of these skills are important, and that promoting these skills in America&#8217;s children can be extremely beneficial to the future of our nation.</p>
<p>While other countries such as Russia have their culture engulfed in the game, the United States has failed to recognize chess as an extremely useful educational supplement that can also be considered a game.  This combination of entertainment and education is tough to find, as shown by the violent and mindless tendencies of popular entertainment today.  As a result, AmericaChess.com is aiming to increase the playing of chess games among the children, youth, and adults alike.</p>
<p>AmericaChess.com&#8217;s mission is not only to increase the amount of people playing chess in the United States, but also to improve the chess game of the millions of chess players already playing the game.  To do this, AmericaChess.com not only provides information and tips about playing the game of chess, but also provides an online chess server that allows children and adults alike to play against other chess players from around the world, at any given time.  This free online chess server gives players the opportunity to practice at anytime against a real opponent, instead of having to find partner to play with or playing against a computer program.  This practice then allows the chess players to improve their skill at the game, better understanding strategies and tactics commonly employed by other players.</p>
<p>For many youth in America, the game of chess has become a game of the past.  With efforts aimed at bringing chess back to the prominent educational game in the country, AmericaChess.com will provide tips and information about the game of chess and continue providing a free chess server where players of all ages and skill levels can play chess games free of cost.  However, until children decide themselves that they want to learn and improve their intelligence, much of the responsibility falls on the parents to encourage their children to play chess.  Doing so will allow their children to grow towards a successful life, bringing their learned skills of problem solving, critical and analytical thinking, respect for opponents, and healthy competition into the real world!</p>
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		<title>ChessBoss.com: Free Online Chess Server</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chess is just like any other game, or any other sport for that matter.  It requires a large amount of practice and study to become one of the best, or at least to become an advanced player.  Like other sports, the game of chess requires repetition and muscle memory (or in the case [...]]]></description>
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<p>Chess is just like any other game, or any other sport for that matter.  It requires a large amount of practice and study to become one of the best, or at least to become an advanced player.  Like other sports, the game of chess requires repetition and muscle memory (or in the case of chess, mental memory) to be able to understand the game both fundamentally and way beyond.  Today&#8217;s game of chess, developing over hundreds of years of play by dozens of countries around the world, has become an advanced game requiring mental skills, likely extending far beyond the intent of the creator of the game.</p>
<p>Fortunately for chess players around the world, ChessBoss.com offers a free online chess server where players from any country and play against opponents at any time of their choosing.  That is, ChessBoss.com and its chess server can be utilized by a Chinese chess player playing a chess game at noon in China playing against a chess player from New York playing at midnight.  It is this convenience that draws many people to playing chess online.  However, there are many other reasons to consider playing on ChessBoss.com&#8217;s online chess server:</p>
<p>1.  Its Free!</p>
<p>ChessBoss.com&#8217;s online chess server is free of charge.  Some of the premiere online chess servers require their players to pay a membership fee to gain access.  ChessBoss.com provides all of the features that other chess servers offer, but allows people no matter how rich or poor to play against another human opponent at any given time.</p>
<p>2.  Practice and Repetition!</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, practicing the game of the chess is the most effective way of improving a player&#8217;s skill level.  Along with the many different situations a player will see through repetition, he or she will also gain experience needed to build the knowledge base required to play at an advanced level.  Playing chess games on an online server allows a player to play chess non-stop, and against real opponents, not a computer program.</p>
<p>3.  Tournaments</p>
<p>In addition to offering free online chess, ChessBoss.com will also host a couple of tournaments every year.  These tournaments extend and opportunity to players to make money playing the game that they love.  Tournaments also improve a chess player&#8217;s game, as they are forced to play against a number of different players on their way to the top.</p>
<p>4.  Fair Competition</p>
<p>The competition in an online chess server is much more flexible than in person.  While children and adults in a chess club may find others of a similar skill level to play against, ChessBoss.com&#8217;s free online chess server has a ranking system, allowing players to play against opponents of a similar skill level.  They also have the choice to play against players of higher level, to improve their chess game.</p>
<p>In addition to providing all of the benefits of an online chess server, ChessBoss.com also acts as an informational resource, offering informational articles about chess game strategy and different types of chess games, to name a few.  For people interested in the game of chess, ChessBoss.com acts as a one-stop shop for information about chess games and free chess played online.</p>
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		<title>Chess.mx &#8211; The Importance of Chess in Children</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children around the world have historically used much of their free time (which is usually a lot of free time) playing games.  Some children play kickball, baseball, and basketball while others play video games such as Super Mario Brothers, and Pokemon.  These games all serve a similar purpose: to entertain the children that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Children around the world have historically used much of their free time (which is usually a lot of free time) playing games.  Some children play kickball, baseball, and basketball while others play video games such as Super Mario Brothers, and Pokemon.  These games all serve a similar purpose: to entertain the children that are playing it.</p>
<p>However, many of these games, while entertaining, do not present any opportunities for mental stimulation and intellectual growth.  A type of game that does meet these criteria is the old game of chess.  A chess game offers players an educational and intellectually stimulating game that has been popular around the world for hundreds of years.  Chess.mx understands this fact, and as a website, is offering information and the opportunity to play chess games online.</p>
<p>Chess.mx aims to reach the many children who are falling victim to mindless entertainment with the game of chess.  The website understand that chess presents an opportunity for children of all ages to participate in a competitive game in a friendly environment (most of the time).  Chess games teach children how to properly think, perceive, and predict situations in the game, values that are extremely useful in the real world.  Competing against peers of similar skill level and age helps children to develop a healthy sense of competition and pride, two more values that help determine future success in children.</p>
<p>Dutch chess master Adriaan de Groot contributed a doctoral thesis about the psychology of chess.  According to his thesis, advanced players can do much more than just predict moves.  These players, instead, have a perception about specific situation, honed by years of practice and study.  In his study, de Groot proved that extremely advanced chess players have the ability to memorize the positions of all the pieces perfectly, showing strength in memory and pattern recognition that other people do not possess.  Additional research has found that chess games can be used as mental training to improve children&#8217;s ability to think analytically, solve problems, and remain curious to learn, all characteristics that point to a successful future for children.</p>
<p>Chess.mx, in addition to providing information for people curious about the game of chess, provides players with an online chess server.  This chess server allows children to practice against other children of the same skill level, as well as allowing advanced players to play against players of their own level.  Chess.mx, as a website, is completely free.  That is, visitors of the website can access chess information and the online chess server free of charge.  Parents are encouraged to nudge their children towards playing the game of chess.  Not only does chess improve intellectual growth, it also brings families together and teaches children proper work ethic, study habits, responsibility, and respect.  The game of chess can be more than just entertainment&#8211; it can also lead children to become successful individuals when they enter the real world!</p>
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