Two long-dead candidates’ names continue to stir discussion. One is American Paul Morphy (1837-84), who never was awarded the stature many believe he deserved. The other is Emanuel Lasker, the German who held the official world championship much longer than any other player in history.Lasker’s Emergence as a Leading Chess ChallengerLasker was born 24 December, […]
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Enjoyment can be had whatever your level and it is possible to do well without trying too hard.Perceptions Of ChessIf you have a chess set, you know chess is a fun game, with many different perceptions about it, including:It is an intellectual pursuitPlayers can see many moves aheadIt is only for players who take it […]
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The Chess Pieces in Algebraic NotationK – the KingQ – the QueenR – a RookB – a BishopN – a Knight (as K is taken by the King)Pawns were initially referred to as P, but are more commonly simply noted by their position, as explained below.Movement of Piecesin ChessIn algebraic notation, it is sufficient to […]
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The Queen begins the game of chess set in the middle of the board, on d1 for White and d8 for Black. It is the most mobile of the pieces, able to move in straight and diagonal lines through open squares, and can take pieces in the same manner. The power of the Queen is […]
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One of the best ways to show your truck how much you love and care for it is by equipping it with the best truck bed mat.This helps prevent its surface from developing dents and scratches that occur when loading or offloading goods from your vehicle.BUT…where/how do you find the right mat for your truck?I […]
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Chess is one of the most played games, with no age restrictions, and a fun way to pass the time!It gets even better when you think of the valuable life skills it instills in you as a player- like critical thinking, patience, strategy, reward ratio, among others.As you continue enjoying this game, you’ll realize the […]
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In my experience, learning how to “drive truck” was easier than finding a job worth the lifestyle. I was lucky enough to not get sucked into the “paid-training” schools that seem to be popping up like weeds everywhere one looks. I was even luckier to get all of my training for free. That’s right, FREE. […]
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Looking for the best RC Glider?Sit back and relax. You’ve have come to the right place. I’ve searched and compiled a list of 5 best gliders on the market this year. Plus I’ll equip with some useful info on RC gliders- for those looking to enter into this field as a hobby or profession.My reviews […]
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For many disabled people or people with a disabled family member, a wheelchair lift for the car or truck may be one of the best purchase decisions in terms of time saved and convenience when traveling in a vehicle. Many people have experienced the sheer agony of loading and unloading disabled persons from a wheelchair […]
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It seems that nearly every week a new toy is being recalled. Last night, I heard a mother on the news complaining that, “We shouldn’t have to watch our children’s toys. Companies hire people for that.” I couldn’t believe it. Whatever happened to parental responsibility in raising children? How can a parent possibly be so […]
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