Chess Quotes From Famous Players

“The Pin is mightier than the sword”
-Fred Reinfeld

The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake”
-Savielly Tartakover

“Chess is mental torture”
-Garry Kasparov

“Play the opening like a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine”
-Spielmann

“I like the moment when I break a man's ego”
-Bobby Fischer

“Don't even mention losing to me. I can't stand to think of it”
-Bobby Fischer

“The defensive power of a pinned piece is only imaginary”
-Aaron Nimzovich

“Discovered check is the dive bomber of the Chessboard”
-Reuben Fine

“It's always better to sacrifice your opponent's men”
-Savielly Tartakover

“To avoid losing a piece, many a person has lost the game”
-Savielly Tartakover

“My opponents make good moves too. Sometimes I don't take these things into consideration”
-Bobby Fischer

“If cunning alone were needed to excel, women would be the best Chess players”
-Albin

“The passed Pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient”
-Aaron Nimzovich

“It is no time to be playing Chess when the house is on fire”
-Italian Proverb

“We don't really know how the game was invented, though there are suspicions. As soon as we discover the culprits, we'll let you know”
-Bruce Pandolfini

Drueke Wood Chess Set Board and Pieces.

Have you been looking for a beautiful wooden chess set to put in your living room? Or maybe a gift to a loved one? Well Chess House sells an amazing wooden chess set and board combination that is so finely designed it is astounding to see. The board is crafted from walnut and is a full sized 21 inch’s, the individual squares measure 2 inches each. The white squares have a creamy almost pearly look to them, the dark squares and frame boast a depth of color and grain not found in most wood boards. The weighted 3 3/4 pieces are made of beautiful rosewood and are very finely detailed. Both the board and the pieces are crafted by an American company called Drueke. Drueke is America's oldest manufacturer of traditional board games and have been in production since 1889. But don't think that this is the only set you can buy, there are several more wood chess sets found at ChessHouse.com

View the set here: Drueke Wood Chess Set

Chess Set Combo's That Save You Time And Money!

Are you tired of searching through websites using a shopping cart to compile what you would call a chess set? The problem has been solved! There have been many recent changes on the chess house's site, they have put together a large variety of chess combo’s that make it easier for people who are looking for the right set but don’t want to waste time navigating all over a website picking things out until they finally have what they want. They offer a variety of combo’s with price ranges from $10.95 to $249.00! These Combo packages can only be found on chesshouse.com. In addition to all this there are quantity discounts on almost all the combo’s, the more you buy the cheaper it gets! Many of their sets have dropped below Wholesale! You won’t find cheaper sets combined with the same quality anywhere! Spread the word to people who are looking for quality at a low price and premium customer service.

View the Chess Combo's

Master Chess Computer "The Ultimate Gift For A Chess Enthusiast!"

Mephisto Master Chess Computer

This chess computer is the strongest in its price range! It’s all the computer you ever dreamed of and more! Advanced players have met their match with this computer produced by saitek but fortunately there are 256 adjustable strength levels and 64 adjustable playing levels that allow you to turn off the heat! There are a variety of modes and set up options that keep you hopping and every game will be another stimulating battle. Here are a Few of the modes: Info mode (you can watch the computer think), Coach Mode, 200 take back moves, All the major openings (and many famous grandmaster moves), and a hint option. It has new technology auto sensory mechanism that senses where you make your move! No more pushing on the board before and after you make a move! The computer does all that for you all you have to do is move the piece! It features LED board lights and a bonus carry case with piece storage so you can lug it around with you. The LCD display is very clear and readable, reviews have been written just on that! It has an on board chess clock! Can’t go wrong with that! Need to leave your game or shut off the computer for any reason? No problem! It will store your game for you to finish whenever you want to. And to top it off you get a free AC adapter so if you are near a power source you won’t have to waste those precious batteries.

Program Features
64 Playing Levels: Normal, Tournament, Speed Chess, Fun, Infinite, Problem Solving, Training
Very strong program: ideal for advanced players.
Info mode: watch the computer as it thinks for extra insight!
Coach Mode: blunder and tactical alert warnings
200-move Take Back: opportunity to experiment!
Set up positions and problems for further study
Hints given - ask the computer for a move suggestion!
All major openings and many famous grandmaster moves stored
Option to play against a friend with the computer as referee!

Other General Features
Sensory Chess Board - simple error free move entry
LED Board Lights - clear move indicators
Pewter and Silver Effect Pieces - metallic look and feel
Piece storage compartment - for safe keeping
4-Digit LCD Display
Built-in Chess Clock - sharpen your skills
Automatic Power Down feature and Power Management Intelligence - conserve battery life
Unfinished games held in memory
AC/DC Adapter included

The Best Chess Learning Software For Beginners To Intermediate!

TASC Chess Tutorial 2 (CD)

Best chess learning software
Would you like to become skilled at chess? This chess training program is designed for novice and intermediate ranked chess players. It teaches you the essentials on how the pieces move about step by step, until you reach highly developed strategies. Chess instructors and coach’s urge people to buy this software and recommend it for students to use at school or home!

A few years back this software sold for above $140. Now the software has been combined onto one CD and currently sells for an INCREDBLY affordable price. The tutor is extremely recommended and just as relevant as ever.

2600 chess positions instruct and test your chess one step at a time. Each one of the 5 steps in this chess tutor has multiple teaching and testing phases.

TASC Interactive Chess Tutorials: Five steps starting at Beginner leading you into Expert Chess! Each step contains instructive text, examples, and hundreds of thematic positions to solve. Each position offers aid by way of hints and guidance; the programs keep score for you, tracking your advancement in each section.

STEP 1: Rules and vital Skills. Great for children, beginners, and even veteran players interested in sharpening elementary skills.

STEP 2: Combinations and Opening Strategy. Slightly more advanced tactics and strategies, including some opening basics.

STEP 3: Defense and Planning. A guide to the tactics of defense and the basics of pawn structure and position based strategic planning.

STEP 4: King's Attack and Advanced Combos. Fairly complex tactical attacking ideas to test even the stronger players' skills.

STEP 5: Tactics, Strategy, and Endgames. The final chapter for those who aspire to mastery.
Requirements: Windows 3.x/95/98/NT4/2000/XP (English, German, French, Dutch). No installation required - runs from CD - scores and statistics are tracked.

Giant Chess Set!

Seeing these 25 in. tall giant chess sets for the first time gives players and spectators alike drop jaw syndrome! People are forever captivated by the extraordinary size of the set and join in with zeal. They are exceptionally popular in schools, resorts, campgrounds, hotels, cruise ships, residences, retirement centers, parks, etc. They're great anywhere, even at home in your own backyard! All that is required is a flat, level surface. Perfectly suited for indoor and outdoor use, these giant chess sets are engineered from strongly built all-weather black and white plastic in addition to being light-weight, they are sturdy and easy to move.

A 9 foot square chess board is obtainable separately or else you can construct your own playing surface like several of our clientele have done. Most people utilize tile, sometimes stone, or even paint. Our recommendation is a minimum 12" square up to 16". The ideal size is 14".


• Includes 32 Giant Chess Pieces

• 25" tall King

• Pieces base size: 9.5" diameter

• Lightweight, durable, all-weather plastic

• Can be weighted

• Fun for all ages!

Inexpensive Weighted Chess Set, Great For Schools Or Personal Use.

Heavy Club Chess Set

This combo comes with our premium Weighted Club Chess Pieces and Basic Rollup Chess Board (20"). This chess set is ideal for schools, tournaments, clubs, and teachers on a tight budget. These chess sets meet all regulation sizes and tournament standards. The heavily weighted pieces feel great playing with and generally are more desirable.

• Weighted Club Chess Pieces:
  
• Set of 32 pieces + 2 extra queens
  
• King height 3 3/4", Base 1 1/2"
  
• Complete Set weighs 2.25lb
  
• Paper felt base
  
• Basic Vinyl Rollup Chessboard
• This chessboard measures 20" x 20"
  
• 2 1/2" squares
  
• Clear, readable algebraic coordinates

Whats Hot in Magnetic Travel Chess Sets?

Plastic Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Carrying Case
A very distinctive chess set combining the good looks and grace of a home decor set with having the incredible features that make it great traveling tournament set!

This set features a raised 6 1/4" chess board with algebraic notation in each square and synthetic chessmen. Weighing 2 pounds, with a 1 1/4" king. The Pieces look as if they had been forged from solid silver and brass.

In addition to the value of this quality set is the nylon carrying case. The case measures 9 3/4" x 8 ½" x 1", featuring a full zipper compartment to store the board and pouch for the chessmen.

The outstanding combination of the design, quality and cost assures this set to be conspicuous in any chess collection and makes it the one of the finest gifts you could give to anyone that plays chess.

Travel Chess Set Magnetic -
8x8
Rated the #1 Magnetic traveling chess set on the market!

This set is ideal for any roving analyst! Sturdy plastic casing and metal playing surface manage to make it virtually indestructible.

Not only are the 3d pieces extremely magnetic, but they are also short enough to fit beneath the cover while still saving the position. Give it a shake and they are still in position.... strong magnets!

New Hetman Analog Chess Clock!

The Hetman Analog Chess Clock is one of the premium analog clocks that is available on the market. It presents top quality workmanship from Poland. It has a very attractive design and is well thought-out. Most importantly, it has an exclusive flag system which calculates the last five minutes accurately and precisely, furthermore the last two minutes of play are just as accurate! This clock gives batteries the cold-shoulder - just wind it and it is ready for hours of continuous play.

Saitek Launches Game Timer III Digital Chess Clock

Saitek Industries is excited to introduce the new Saitek Game Clock III. This latest digital timer from Saitek is rugged enough for daily use in schools and clubs yet advanced enough to have many features normally found in clocks costing twice the price.

• Sleek and stylish, the large LCD screens display remaining time accurate to the second, as well as countdown and move features, etc.
• Simple controls offer 25 timer modes (including 3 user programmable modes); Hourglass, Blitz, FIDE/ECU/Traditional Tournament, Fischer, Bronstein, Delay and Word Modes5 Second delay mode and negative count for scrabble and other games
• Large buttons with green lights turning red when time has expired. User can enable or disable light and sound modes
• Uses 2 "C" batteries, not included
• Backed by Saitek, a proven name in the chess industry
• 2 Year Warranty