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October 28, 2005
My Favorite Links: Poke Here
One of the most important things about blogs are links! Links are what drives blogs - without them, well, there would be no extra credit points for a rewarding waste of your time.
I just realized that I forgot to share my favorite chess links. These links have helped me immensely, as I hope they will help you too.
+ ChessBase.com
ChessBase, a German-based company, is practically a CNN for all things chess. Here you will find everything there is to know about the world of chess, in three languages, plus more!
+ ChessGames.com
To be honest with you, I don't know what I would do without Chessgames.com. It is an "online chess database and community" that has become the quintessential link and your one-stop destination for chess games - both historical and current - delivered in a nifty Java viewer.
+ En Passant
I thought I'd mention En Passant of Denmark - my favorite link for chess graphics, fonts, and thingamajigs. Familiarize yourself with this site, especially if you're running a chess club and have a website that is in dire need of some aesthetics.
+ ChessCafe.com
A clever little site that gives you all the ins and outs of chess gossip, the latest fashion in openings, and excellent columns.
+ USCF
The United State Chess Federation (USCF) is the "self-proclaimed" official sanctioning body for over-the-board tournament play in the land. In addition to rating tournaments, the USCF supports and promotes chess activities throughout the U.S. They also publish the national magazine, Chess Life.
+ FIDE.com
Fédération Internationale des Échecs or FIDE is a recognised international federation in the domain of chess, which was founded on July 20, 1924 in Paris.
+ ChessFM.com
Learn and receive lessons from grandmasters -- in real time and On The Air. It's internet chess radio for your ears!
+ ChessClub.com
This is where famous grandmasters play online! You can sign-up for a free trial or become a member and challenge your favorite "grandmonster" all from a click of the mouse. You can also play a quick game anonymously for free.
OK, that should be enough for now. If you have favorite links to share please send them to me at rmorgan@ctpost.com and I'll poste them on this blog.
Remember: develop your pieces.
Posted by rene on October 28, 2005 11:35 AM
Comments
Rene,
A good list, but you didn't include any chess blogs. The chess corner of the blogosphere has really exploded over the last year and some of them are actually quite interesting. You can access links to well over a hundred chess blogs through the sidebar of Boylston Chess Club Weblog - http://boylston-chess-club.blogspot.com/ .
Posted by: DG at October 31, 2005 3:49 PM
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