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William Smith jr although not an expert player, has had a life long interest in chess, which has lead him to the creation of this general purpose chess website. He may be reached at: William Smith jr
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Chessmen Past From the Isle of Lewis

Isle of Who? In the centuries long offbeat history of chess, the Isle of Lewis chessmen figure in as a minor story-a footnote- almost as an after thought. But for those people who delight in knowing such detail (you know who you are), this article will be a treasure. Enjoy!! Read

By: william smith jr | 05/01/2009 | Board Games

How to Calculate the Right Size for a Chess Board Square

If you are buying chess pieces and chess boards separately, and buying them off the internet, it can be difficult to correctly visualize the right size for the chess board square you will need. If the size for the chess board square is too small, your chessmen won`t fit; if too large, there will be to much empty space between them. Read this article to determine how to size a chess board square. Read

By: william smith jr | 05/01/2009 | Board Games

The Origin and History of Chess

Let there be light shed on the history of chess! This article will attempt an exploration and explanation of the origin of chess, as it is currently understood by present day scholarship. Was it Egypt, China, India, or perhaps Persia where the history of chess begins? Read

By: william smith jr | 21/09/2008 | Board Games