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Build a wooden chessboard

How to build a wooden chessboard

These videos make creating a homemade chessboard easy! You don't have to be a professional woodworker to make your own chess set, but it will look like a professional made it.

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Win at Guess Who? in one move

How to win at Guess Who? in one move

This is hysterical. Next time you're babysitting a little snot, make him play this game. Hope you get to prove the point.

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Make a retro steampunk hardware chess set

How to make a retro steampunk hardware chess set

GomiStyle makes cool stuff. But this Steampunk style chess set takes the cake. And it is simple to make.

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How to play your two knights versus a pawn in endgame chess

Play your two knights versus a pawn in endgame chess

Here, you'll see a neat web page you can use to practice various ...more

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How to prove that black is better off without his chess pawns

Prove that black is better off without his chess pawns

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you how to play chess like a ...more

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How to scrabble

Scrabble

You're either part of a Scrabble family, or you're not. If you're looking to transform your family, then before you can play Scrabble, you ...more

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How to see the power of the knight outpost in chess

See the power of the knight outpost in chess

It's 1956 and Isaac Boleslavsky just played Georgy Lisitsin. What happened? Well, see for yourself, but I'll let you know this - you'll ...more

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How to smothermate the king in a complicated chess game

Smothermate the king in a complicated chess game

Check out this chess video tutorial Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk on ...more

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How to solve a checkmate in two moves chess game problem

Solve a checkmate in two moves chess game problem

In this chess video tutorial, Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk, with ...more

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How to solve a chess game study from the Book of Salvio

Solve a chess game study from the Book of Salvio

Learn from this chess video tutorial, hosted by Grandmaster Alexandra ...more

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How to solve a chess study in geometry by Troitzky

Solve a chess study in geometry by Troitzky

Let Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teach you how to play a game of chess in this chess video tutorial. This is a very nice chess study ...more

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How to solve a difficult chess study from Ryabinin

Solve a difficult chess study from Ryabinin

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you how to play a difficult chess study from Ryabinin in this chess video tutorial. GM Kosteniuk ...more

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How to solve a fourteen move pawn chess endgame

Solve a fourteen move pawn chess endgame

Join Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk as she teaches you how to play a game of chess in this chess video tutorial. This chess position is ...more

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How to solve a funny chess endgame problem

Solve a funny chess endgame problem

What you need to do here is checkmate black in six moves only. See if you can do it yourself before you see how. If you can't do it, well ...more

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How to solve a miniature chess problem

Solve a miniature chess problem

Let Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teach you how to play a simple game of chess! This video tutorial will have you up on your feet, just ...more

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How to solve an extremely difficult chess problem

Solve an extremely difficult chess problem

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you how to play chess in this chess video tutorial. This chess position is a very difficult checkmate ...more

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How to solve chess problem mate in 2 moves

Solve chess problem mate in 2 moves

A mate in two chess problem published in Musical World of 1860.

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How to solve Kubble's mighty chess study problem

Solve Kubble's mighty chess study problem

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you in this video tutorial a chess study by L. Kubbel from 1927. You will certainly enjoy the ...more

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How to solve Shultz's unstoppable pawn chess game study

Solve Shultz's unstoppable pawn chess game study

Solve this chess study by Schultz (1941). Grandmaster Alexandra ...more

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How to spar the knight against the bishop in chess

Spar the knight against the bishop in chess

Learn this advanced strategy of sparring the knight against the bishop. Watch and learn in this two-part chess lesson.

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How to stay away from dangerous far-away pins in chess

Stay away from dangerous far-away pins in chess

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teaches you in this chess game ...more

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How to strengthen the weak chess squares f7 and f2

Strengthen the weak chess squares f7 and f2

Remember to take care of the squares f2 with white or f7 with black, in the opening face, so that you don't lose the queen or get checkmated ...more

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How to take the initiative in a chess game to win

Take the initiative in a chess game to win

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teaches you how to... you guessed it, play a game of chess. This chess video tutorial will show you how to ...more

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How to trap the bishop in an endgame of chess to win the game

Trap the bishop in an endgame of chess to win the game

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk wants to teach you how to play chess ...more

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How to trap the king in the corner during endgame chess

Trap the king in the corner during endgame chess

Gorgiev's 1928 game. Black is stuck in the corner. See how to let ...more

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How to trap the queen with a knight to win endgame chess

Trap the queen with a knight to win endgame chess

Here is a combination of Troitski's play. See how to outsmart Black ...more

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How to trick your chess opponent with a bishop sack

Trick your chess opponent with a bishop sack

This match has me playing against the Alekhine's Defense. As my opponent was rated significantly higher than me, I tried something a little ...more

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How to use a pawn breakthrough technique in chess

Use a pawn breakthrough technique in chess

This is a breakthrough technique that covers how to get a pawn to pass when 3 pawns square off against 3 pawns. If you ever get into this ...more

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How to use a rook & two pawns against a rook in endgame chess

Use a rook & two pawns against a rook in endgame chess

This is a video using the Endgame Simulator. Matt demonstrates some ...more

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How to use general beginner chess opening principles

Use general beginner chess opening principles

Learn some simple, general chess opening principles. If you're a ...more

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How to use Lasker's Defense for freedom in chess

Use Lasker's Defense for freedom in chess

This will show you how to think ahead in a game of chess, from no other than "How to Think Ahead in Chess" by I.A.Horowitz and Fred Reinfeld ...more

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How to use opening moves game strategy in chess

Use opening moves game strategy in chess

This is a very informative video tutorial from Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk on how to use opening moves game strategy in chess. What ...more

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How to use Philidor's position to win the chess endgame

Use Philidor's position to win the chess endgame

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you how to play a magnificent ...more

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How to use precision to win a game of chess

Use precision to win a game of chess

Give Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk a chance. Let her teach you how to play a game of chess in this chess video tutorial on how to use ...more

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How to use retrograde analysis to perfect your chess skills

Use retrograde analysis to perfect your chess skills

This chess tutorial from Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk is a perfect ...more

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How to use the bishops against the knights in chess

Use the bishops against the knights in chess

This is an example of how to use the bishops against the knights. Watch and learn to do this in your chess game.

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How to use the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS)

Use the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS)

This video shows you how to use the Free Internet Chess server and the BabasChess client for it. This video covers some basics, and ...more

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How to use the king's gambit declined trap in chess

Use the king's gambit declined trap in chess

This video looks at a possible trapping line, played by black, in the King's Gambit Declined. The trap offers up a free pawn to the white ...more

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How to use the Philidor position in chess endgames

Use the Philidor position in chess endgames

This video explores the Philidor Position, one of the most important endgame techniques for any serious chess player to learn. This video ...more

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How to use the Polar Bear System in chess

Use the Polar Bear System in chess

Grandmaster Henrik Danielsen explains the different lines in his F4-System, the Polar Bear System. If you need a new way to play chess ...more

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How to use the Portuguese variation in chess

Use the Portuguese variation in chess

The Portuguese Variation - How should White play? What should Black do to meet White's plans? Ever wonder these questions? Well, come no ...more

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How to use the rules of opposition in endgame chess

Use the rules of opposition in endgame chess

This video explores the concept of opposition of kings, an essential endgame technique to learn and master. The video goes over the rules ...more

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How to use the Sicilian defense in chess

Use the Sicilian defense in chess

A great defense against the popular semi-open openings, learn how to use the Sicilian defense in chess.

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How to use the technique called enfilade in chess

Use the technique called enfilade in chess

Enfilade is a concept in military tactics used to describe a military formation's exposure to enemy fire. Well, the same concept applies in ...more

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How to use time, space and power in chess

Use time, space and power in chess

Tal's game against Trinko in Amsterdam in 1964 is a great example of time, space, and power. These items are always found on the chess ...more

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How to use underpromotion in the chess endgame

Use underpromotion in the chess endgame

This seemingly ordinary rook plus two pawns versus rook ending provides us with the opportunity to discuss examples of underpromotion in the ...more

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How to use your pawns for your chess endgames

Use your pawns for your chess endgames

This is a cool chess lecture on pawn endgames. This is the very basics to learning how to use your pawns to finish the game. They're ...more

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How to watch out for self-interference in the chess endgame

Watch out for self-interference in the chess endgame

This is a simple endgame study composed, illustrating the theme of ...more

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How to win a chess game with a transatlantic flight

Win a chess game with a transatlantic flight

Join Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk in this chess video tutorial and learn how to play a cool game of chess. White plays and mates in ...more

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How to win a decent game of chess

Win a decent game of chess

With a lot of pieces still on the board, this endgame could be overwhelming. But in Kubbel's 1926 game, White can win with no problem! See ...more

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How to win a game of chess with some energetic teamwork

Win a game of chess with some energetic teamwork

Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk shows you how to play a game of chess ...more

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How to win a game of chess with two rooks against one

Win a game of chess with two rooks against one

See how to play a game of chess with Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk ...more

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How to win a game of chess without hesitation

Win a game of chess without hesitation

Watch as Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk teaches you how to play a game of chess, right here in this chess video tutorial. This chess ...more

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Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrell of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

Beautiful Animated Boxes Conducted by Drummer

You don't want to miss this animation. The overall concept -particularly the color, movement and sound- is beautiful. The piece is entitled "Box Animation, performed by Mike Edel, and created by ...

Real Life Plastic Green Army Man

Whether you're into cosplay or not, this life sized army "figurine" is awesome. The photo realistic plastic toy soldier was a contestant in a cosplay competition at Italy's Lucca Comics ...

I Want a Robo-Chef in My Kitchen

This year's FOOMA International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition had a few robots I wouldn't mind hanging around my kitchen. The sushi-bot's hand is amazing... if only it could make the sushi ...

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