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Written by guest author Erik Czerwin for Wholesale Chess.
Every competition I attend, I see a lot of fascinating chess teams. Some teams pour over computers, chess books, and boards studying positions and famous games. Some teams engage in heated debate about curious moves. Other teams play blitz games and combat one another. Then there’s my team; some kids are playing blitz games, other kids are pestering those players and kibitzing like crazy, still others listen to music and brood in the corner with hoodies pulled over their heads. Certainly, my team is not the most studious. Of course, this only describes what we do before competition ignites. I’ve worked hard over the years to shape a specific culture on my team, and it is open, friendly, yet ferocious.
My team consists of a motley Read more �
Written by guest author Erik Czerwin for Wholesale Chess.
“What am I going to do about these kids? They just don’t take my advice.”
“Our advice…”
“Yeah, our advice. What can we do to inspire them?”
“Maybe we should get in more tournaments, spark the competition bug. Or maybe we could just beat them over the head with rolled up chess boards.”
“Tournaments are expensive. And I don’t know about beating children. That’s a lot of paperwork.”
Such is a common conversation between my assistant chess coach and me. Coaching chess is a weird, stumbling sort of a job that involves teaching a tremendously complex, yet beautiful, game while at the same time managing a small crowd of awkward, sometimes rambunctious, teenagers. When I think about the success our chess team has had, I can really only contribute the success to one exceedingly important factor: having an assistant coach. Every success of our team hinges on Coach Brian and his voluntary presence, and no other team Read more �
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Wholesale Chess Back to School Sale
While you’re kids may have been dreading it . . . you’ve been looking forward to it all year!
School is in!
The only thing better than the start of school is the start of this year’s Back to School Sale at Wholesale Chess. Look for three great things during this year’s Back to School sale, which ends on September 30.
1. Save up to 65%! We’ve discounted some of our top selling chess supplies from 10-65% off so you can spread those meager chess club funds a little farther this year. Simply visit our website and check out our sale items to see what’s available for the next week and a half.
2. Free Upgrade! For a limited time, we’re shipping our Basic Club Chess Set Combo with heavy pieces! No additional cost, no hassle . . . amazing heavy pieces at the basic combo price. Don’t miss out . . . this offer could end any day.
3. Shipping Specials. That’s what we’re famous for! Great shipping deals all the time. Pay only $3.99 to ship your order over $25 or more to the lower 48 states. That means you can get that chess clock you’ve always wanted and pay only $3.99 to ship it! Shipping is FREE if you order is over $100 and shipping to the lower 48 states.
Written by guest author Greg Delaney for Wholesale Chess.
It’s really not enough to simply know that a problem of any sort exists in any aspect of our lives. Awareness by itself will not solve a problem. This being said, a problem cannot be solved without it. Because of our “blind areas” as chess players, we may lack awareness of personality traits that cause our skills at chess to be less than they might otherwise be. Everyone has denial mechanisms – psychological methods by which we avoid painful thoughts and feelings – and this denial plays a role in being “unaware” of personality factors that hinder our chess development. Chess at any level is a very personal game. We place ourselves “on the line” during each game. Our knowledge, skills, stamina, intellect, and even our self-esteem are there for our opponents to see. Think about it: how many times have you made a weak move and then had your opponent look at you with a pitying smile before capturing an unprotected piece or setting up an unavoidable mate? How does that feel?
In order to preserve some dignity, we normally will find some reason “why” a mistake was made and “why” we lost the game. Read more �
Written by guest author Greg Delaney for Wholesale Chess.
The word “humility,” according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, means “the quality or state of being humble.” It is difficult to think of another human endeavor besides parenting children that has the power to humble us as thoroughly as the game of chess. So many times I have read in popular culture quips like, “chess: easy to learn, but impossible to master.” We who play this game know how extremely difficult chess is and how it challenges our minds and our spirits beyond most anything else in life. How many times have we approached a game against our opponent with plenty of confidence, only to end up tipping our king in dismay?
By using the word “humility,” I do not mean “pathetic and abject defeat” or “lacking in self-confidence.” My use of “humility” Read more �
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Written by guest author Jason Repa for Wholesale Chess
Of all forms of chess, this is the fastest and most nerve wracking. It is not for the weak or faint of heart. Entire games are played with only 1 or 2 minutes being allotted to each player. Blunders and mouse-slips are commonplace. Time forfeitures in won positions may be frequent as well. The depth of calculation is compromised and there is rarely an opportunity to double-check your plans. So why do we play it? The answer, as any bullet chess player can tell you, lies in the rush one gets from crushing an opponent under such draconian conditions. It also provides an opportunity to play a large number of games in a short period of time. This makes it ideal for busy people with only a few minutes to spare, but also for addicts who want to get the maximum number of games in per session.
There has been much debate as to whether or not playing bullet chess can be harmful to your slow and serious game. Read more �
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