Wednesday, July 03, 2013

TACTICAL METHODS OF MODERN CHESS - BY SERGEY IVANOV

TACTICAL METHODS OF MODERN CHESS

BY SERGEY IVANOV

1. ATTRACTION
2. DISTRACTION
3. REMOVAL OF DEFENDER
4. CROSSING
5. OVERWORK
6. BLOCKADE
7. SQUARE CLEARANCE
8. ZUGZWANG
9. INTERMEDIATE MOVE
10. COUNTER STRIKE
11. MATING NET
12. SMOTHERED MATE
13. DISCOVERED CHECK
14. PIN
15. LAST RANK MATE
16. BREAKING OF PIN'S PAWN COVER
17. DOUBLE ATTACK
18. PASSED PAWN
19. HALF – A – PIN
20. DISCOVERED ATTACK
21. REPEATING MOVES
22. STALEMATE
23. POSITIONAL DRAW

16 SKILLS AND STRENGTHS POSSESSED TO A HIGH DEGREE BY CHESS MASTERS

16 SKILLS AND STRENGTHS POSSESSED TO A HIGH DEGREE BY CHESS MASTERS

AROUND 1920 THERE WAS A SOVIET STUDY OF CHESS MASTERS THAT REVEALED
16 SKILLS AND STRENGTHS THAT THE MASTERS POSSESSED TO A HIGH DEGREE

1. A GOOD RESERVE OF PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND GOOD GENERAL HEALTH
2. STRONG NERVES
3. SELF – CONTROL
4. ABILITY TO DISTRIBUTE ATTENTION OVER MANY FACTORS
5. ABILITY TO PERCEIVE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIPS (PATTERNS)
6. A CONTEMPLATIVE TURN OF MOOD
7. A HIGH LEVEL OF INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
8. ABILITY TO THINK OBJECTIVELY
9. ABILITY TO THINK CONCRETELY
10. A POWERFUL MEMORY
11. POWER OF SYNTHETICAL THOUGHT AND IMAGINATION
12. COMBINATIVE ABILITY
13. A DISCIPLINED WILL
14. A HIGHLY ACTIVE INTELLECT
15. DISCIPLINED EMOTIONS
16. SELF – CONFIDENCE

CHESS OLYMPIADS

CHESS OLYMPIAD

YEAR HOST CITY COUNTRY

1924 m PARIS FRANCE
(1ST UNOFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)
THE CHESS OLYMPIAD

1926 m BUDAPEST HUNGARY
(2ND UNOFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)
THE TEAM TOURNAMENT

1927 m LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
(1ST OFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)

1928 2ND m HAGUE NETHERLANDS
1930 3RD m HAMBURG GERMANY
1931 4TH m PRAGUE CZECHOSLOVAKIA
1933 5TH m FOLKESTONE UNITED KINGDOM
1935 6TH m WARSAW POLAND
1936 m MUNICH GERMANY
(3RD UNOFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)

1937 7TH m STOCKHOLM SWEDEN
1939 8TH m BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA
1950 9TH m DUBROVNIK YUGOSLAVIA
1952 10TH m HELSINKI FINLAND
1954 11TH m AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS
1956 12TH m MOSCOW USSR
1958 13TH m MUNICH WEST GERMANY
1960 14TH m LEIPZIG EAST GERMANY
1962 15TH m VARNA BULGARIA
1963 m SPLIT YUGOSLAVIA
1964 16TH m TEL AVIV ISRAEL
1966 17TH m HAVANA CUBA
1966 w OBERHAUSEN WEST GERMANY
1968 18TH m LUGANO SWITZERLAND
1970 19TH m SIEGEN WEST GERMANY
1972 20TH m/w SKOPJE YUGOSLAVIA
1974 21ST m NICE FRANCE
1976 22ND m/w HAIFA ISRAEL
1976 m TRIPOLI LIBYA
(AGAINST CHESS OLYMPIAD)

1978 23RD m/w BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA
1980 24TH m/w LA VALETTA MALTA
1982 25TH m/w LUCERNE SWITZERLAND
1984 26TH m/w THESSALONIKI GREECE
1986 27TH m/w DUBAI UAE
1988 28TH m/w THESSALONIKI GREECE
1990 29TH m/w NOVI SAD YUGOSLAVIA
1992 30TH m/w MANILA PHILIPPINES
1994 31ST m/w MOSCOW RUSSIA
1996 32ND m/w YEREVAN ARMENIA
1998 33TH m/w ELISTA KALMYKIA
2000 34TH m/w ISTANBUL TURKEY
2002 35TH m/w BLED SLOVENIA
2004 36TH m/w CALVIA,MAJORCA SPAIN
2006 37TH m/w TURIN ITALY
2008 38TH m/w DRESDEN GERMANY
2010 39TH m/w KHANTY – MANSIYSK RUSSIA
2012 40TH m/w ISTANBUL TURKEY
2014 41ST m/w TROMSO NORWAY
2016 42ND m/w BAKU AZERBAIJAN

CHESS POEMS (QUENTAINS) - WRITTEN BY ERWIN L. CARAG

CHESS POEMS (QUENTAINS)

WRITTEN BY ERWIN L. CARAG

.CHESS GAME
Chess game
I play, I win
Sometimes I lose, but lessons learned
I sacrifice, I teach
Avoid vice, goals reached
Sincere heart is what every chessplayer
needs from the start.

.GOD's CALL
God's call
(Analyze !)
What is your role?
Every move must have a purpose
So in life, think of a worthy cause
Life's uncertain, similar to 64 squares.

.WHAT's NEXT
What's next?
Play your very best.
Solving all of life's tests
by applying the chess principles
We're Caissa;s adherents.
(To God's commandments)
we are disciples.

.THE CLOCK
The clock
We're brothers – white, black
We all need time to think
'Cause we're living for planet's sake
Coordinate the pieces in actions we make.

.PIN ! WIN !
Pin ! Win !
Traps must be seen
Avoid dirty tricks and stay clean
|Be a sport and a fine gentleman
Play hard! And pray to God!
Thy will be done.

.ATTACKS AND DEFENSES
Attacks. Defenses
God's gifts – skills, senses
Put into use, be alert.
Before it's late, we won't get hurt.
Chess equals life. Win. Lose. Give. Take.
Attack. Defense. Checkmate.

.PAWNS! PAWNS!
Pawns. Pawns.
Like ants. Small soldiers.
Similar in appearance.
(Different in functions.)
Pawns will never be a king, for sure.
(Isolated? Lonely? Cheer up!)
Promote yourself for a better future!

.64 SQUARES
64 Squares
Who's my opponent?
(Where?)
Opposing chairs. Let's play it fair.
Don't be nervous, you can't stand the stare?!
Look at the chessboard – he's attacking me.
Say a prayer!

.ZERO. DEFAULT
Zero. Default.
It is my fault.
Play every game, even without a chance.
That's how we learn, always have fighting stance.
Don't quit. Be a winner.
Thrive for the best result.

. (Beginner's Lament)
STALEMATE. DRAW
(Opponent) – Stalemate. Draw.
No space to move!
(Beginner) – I have a king and a queen.
He owns a solitary king. Not a win!
I'm a beginner. Must study to improve
my game. Shame!













Thursday, December 02, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010



4TH ASEAN PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT OLYMPIAD (APSSO) CHESS TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2010
JAKARTA, INDONESIA

COACH ERWIN L. CARAG, MARIE ANTOINETTE SAN DIEGO, STEPHEN ROME E. PANGILINAN, DARYL UNIX R. SAMANTILA, RHAL M. SOL CRUZ, JR.

Monday, January 08, 2007

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS / QUALITIES FOR BEING A GOOD CHESSPLAYER

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS / QUALITIES FOR BEING A GOOD CHESSPLAYER
ACCORDING TO NM ERWIN L. CARAG (IA)


1. thorough knowledge of the game of CHESS
2. sharp intellect and memory
3. good mathematical and analytical ability
4. good decision-making (assessment and judgment)
5. ability to concentrate and think – focused, resourceful, innovative, full of ideas
6. personal discipline
7. healthy mind, heart and body – endurance, resistance, stamina
good mood, fighting spirit, courage, strong nerves, positive thinking
8. drug-free (not drug dependent)
against vices and other social ills of the society
9. honest, reliable and dependable – good-natured, clear conscience
fair in play, with integrity
10. displays true sportsmanship, humble and a fine individual (gentleman / lady)
a. gracious in defeat, magnanimous in victory
b. not boastful
c. cool head
d. Defeat means lessons are to be learned.
It is not bad to be defeated.
It is bad to stay defeated.
CHESS IS A SPORT (GAME).
11. well-mannered, respectful of the rights of others, has good personal virtues
observes proper chess conduct and etiquettes, follows rules
and regulations to the fullest
12. presentable, observes cleanliness, good grooming
follows dress code
health and environment-friendly, hygienic
13. punctual, always present, time-conscious, not tardy
on time, beats deadlines, no cramming, always prepared
14. competitive and plays with inspiration – healthy chess competition
15. friendly with chess acquaintances
Chess is beneficial because it fosters goodwill and camaraderie among chessplayers.
16. understands that chess is played worldwide (global, universal)
by different languages, cultures and races
patriotic but not individualistic
good teammanship (teamwork), unity despite of personal differences
17. possesses good study habits and work ethics
proper approach to the game of chess – scientific, holistic research
studious, hard worker, patient, willing to learn, coachable
CHESS IS A SCIENCE.
18. no elitist-star complex, reasonable, level-headed, broad-minded, open-minded
19. generous, not selfish or greedy, always willing to share ideas
20. uses chess to educate others
CHESS IS AN EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOL.
21. knows that chess is a medium for self-expression and personal style
Even the visually impaired (blind) and the physically challenged
(handicapped) can play chess.
-appreciates the aesthetic elements of chess
CHESS IS AN ART.
22. good role model
23. good chess servant
a. ability to sacrifice
b. apply the chess lessons and principles in everyday life (good values)
c. teach, promote and propagate chess for the benefit of the youth
and the future generation
d. Chess benefits mankind. Chess makes people happy.
24. love of chess – interest, enthusiasm, intensity, involvement, commitment
25. love of Christ, God (God-fearing chessplayer)
Chess is a wonderful gift from God and the excellent talent and skills
in playing chess must be nurtured.