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Learn to Play Chess Online for Free

If you are already familiar playing chess, you may want to visit one of our other pages where you can learn about buying chess tables, chess pieces or chess boxes, otherwise read on for some helpful information on where you can learn to play chess.

Chess.com is one of the largest places online, where you can learn to play chess online and at no cost. Isn't that great! Find out what the rules are so you'll be prepared and respected when plying with others. You can even learn different strategies and tactics here too.  There are videos as well if you learn better that way. You can watch others playing to get the hang of it. Learn about groups in your area for when you really start to play well. Chessguru.net is another online resource for learning to play chess for free.

chesskids.com and kidchess.com are both online sites where your children can learn the rules and all about playing chess for kids.

If you are just starting out, you'll need a basic chess board and pieces, you can probably find one at your local toy or department store. If not, you might try amazon.com for an inexpensive one to start out with for about $8-$28 US.

Once you learn to play chess, you'll have to find someone to play with. If you don't have a friend or colleague who knows how, you can play someone online. These days, there are more and more places for online gaming. You can play at chess.com or gameknot.com is another one just made for this.

Chess is not one of the easier games to learn for most people, but don't give up too soon. Playing chess helps improve your brain function, so it's good for you. Just take your time and learn a little at a time. I'm sure down the road you'll be glad you learned how.

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Chess Tables
At the extreme end of chess tables, you can look for the highest quality furniture is www.pianki.com, which has "world class luxury gifts" ranging from $3,939 to $10,415 for chess equipment tables and chairs fit for nobility.

Chess Boxes
If you plan on taking your chess equipment to tournaments or just on the road, then you'd better peruse chess boxes to ensure the safety of your investment along the way. Even if your chess board game will just sit at home, you may want a comfortable case for them to ride in, so you don't have to worry about losing pieces or breaking glass chess sets. There are many things to consider with a chess box, such as the type of lid, the type of material, the size, the locking mechanism, the color of the interior, the compartment, etc.