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Playing Chess
Two people are required to play chess. Playing chess also requires a grid made up of eight columns and eight rows. When beginning to play chess each player chooses a side, either black or white. These sides are named after the two traditional colors of the pieces. The chess game is completed when one side is unable to move its king without it being captured. Playing chess need not be carried out to its conclusion. If a player believes his or her loss is inevitable, he or she may elect to “resign.” Playing chess can also end in a draw if both the kings on both sides are unable to make a legal move which would not endanger them with “check.” Another possible outcome to a chess game is for a game to result in a draw. A draw may occur in one of three ways. The first is called a stalemate, which is when a player has not remaining legal moves remaining in the chess game but his or her king is not in check. The second is called threefold repetition. Threefold repetition is when the same position occurs three times, although these movements need not occur sequentially. It … Continue reading
Free Chess Games
For anyone seeking out free chess games there are a variety of options available. The first possibility is to join a club of chess aficionados. The usually free chess clubs can often provide connections to other people looking to find free chess games. Free chess games may also be available at local parks. Many parks provide chess tables in the parks, and depending on the weather there are sometimes players to be found near them easily. Some of these games may not be subjected to the same strict time rules which govern tournament play. Some of these games can be very casual, which may or may not be a desirable option depending on what the individual is looking for in their free chess games. There are also a number of websites which allow anyone visiting their sites to play free chess. When electing to engage in free chess matches online a person can encounter a wide variety of skill levels. Some of those competing in these free chess games elect to play against computer opponents. A number of other chose to use these free chess games to challenge other people. Some of these online chess matches pit players against complete … Continue reading