Chess Articles

Chess USA Article Archive and Historical Data

Your Move Chess & Games was established all the way back in 1978.  Since our creation, we had a hand in the computer chess reports as well as providing a wealth of knowledge to chess enthusiasts.  While our website has changed many times over the years, we wanted to keep an archive of all of our old articles and reviews, as well as our old website.  That's what this page is.

The information found on this page is largely out of date, so please refer to our current FAQ page for any questions you have about ChessUSA or purchasing a chess set.  To see our FAQ page, Click Here:  Chess USA FAQ and Buying Guide

• Chess Set Buying Guide: FAQ on everything you need to know regarding chess pieces, chess woods, and which sets to purchase.
  • Making your own Chess Set at our Chess Store
  • Why Don't All Chess Piece Sets Come with Storage Boxes?
  • What Chess Products are Best for Children?
  • You Have Way Too Many Chess Sets from Which to Choose!
  • What is the Standard Acceptable Size for Chess Tournament Play?
  • Wonderful Woods of Chess Pieces
  • Wonderful Woods of Chess boards
  • How to Choose Staunton Pieces
  • Chess Piece & Chessboard Sizing Guidelines
  • Quick Chart for Chess Set Sizing
  • Brief History of the Staunton Pattern
• Your Move Chess Links and Friends
• Personal Internet Security: The Facts & The Fiction
• Chess Ratings Articles
  • What is a Chess Rating?
  • ComputerChess Ratings
    • The Latest Swedish (SSDF) Ratings List
    • Comments for the SSDF Rating List
    • The SSDF FAQ
    • Selective Search Rating List
  
  

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