Takchess Chess Improvement

A Novice chessplayer works to get better at chess using an improvement program based upon the methods of Michael de la Maza and the teachings of Dan Heisman

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

A shift in focus





For the past few years, I have been playing and studying chess everyday. Lately, this has slowed down as I am becoming more interested in learning about gardening, environment, global warming, alternative energy. Chess is seeming very trivial to me now given all we need to pay attention to.


Some sites I am finding interesting

www.ted.com

http://www.treehugger.com/

http://www.peakoil.com/

Books I recently read and recommend

http://www.amazon.com/ZOOM-Global-Race-Fuel-Future/dp/0446698660/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218535948&sr=8-4

http://www.amazon.com/Collapse-Societies-Choose-Fail-Succeed/dp/0143036556/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218536025&sr=1-2


http://www.amazon.com/Apollos-Fire-Igniting-Americas-Economy/dp/1597261750/ref=pd_sim_b_25

Alot of smart people are working on various solutions.

I'll be interested to see what technology will rise to the top. It is clear that change is needed.

posted by takchess @ 3:00 AM  

10 Comments:

  • At 10:46 AM, Blogger chess addict said…

    Hi! can we xlink with my chess blog which features daily chess updates and news? just let me know and i'll add you..thank you.

     

  • At 5:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I hope this doesn't mean you'll give chess up entirely...

     

  • At 3:48 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    i never played chess to change the world and there always are deep crises. A lot of people die each day because they got no water. There's wars, aids and scientology as well.

     

  • At 10:36 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    There is more in life than chess, but it is still nice to play chess

     

  • At 7:45 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

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  • At 11:50 AM, Blogger takchess said…

    I am not giving up chess entirely. I still plan on playing chess in my club on Friday night. My daily study and daily play on the internet has stopped however.

     

  • At 12:07 PM, Blogger Blue Devil Knight said…

    Glad you found something you enjoy, and good for the environment!

     

  • At 8:31 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Chessfriend!

    You have a nice chessblog here! I like visiting it!
    I offering you a link exchange - if you accept it.

    My chessblog:
    Chessgambiter
    http://www.chessgambiter.blogspot.com/
    Welcome to visit!

    Your site - - already listed on my blog as:
    Chess sites I read...

    Keep on the good work and looking forward for the link exchange on your site as well - if possible.

    Thanks and regards,

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  • At 12:36 PM, Blogger Blue Devil Knight said…

    Dude, we want another post!!!!

     

  • At 2:37 PM, Blogger jenna said…

    CALLING ALL KNIGHTS!
    Forget the Round Table; Brooklyn Lyceum brings to the Borough of Kings - along with Rooks and Bishops - the Inaugural BROOKLYN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

    BROOKLYN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
    Brooklyn Lyceum
    February 27 and 28, 2010
    USCF Sanctioned, up to $2000 in total prize monies. Ranked both Open and Scholastic.

    Int'l Grandmaster Maurice Ashley co-producing event; Ashley to challenge 12 lucky opponents to a 12 game simultaneous round!

    Brooklyn, NY. -
    The Lyceum, 100 year old former NYC Public Bath turned event space, steps up to help render unto Kings County what rightfully belongs here.... a Brooklyn Chess Championship to beat all others. This inaugural event will take place February 27th and 28th, 2010, with both open and scholastic competition. THREE CLASSIFICATIONS ON SUNDAY: <1600 rankings, <2000 rankings and OPEN. We invite players of all ages into our fold for a weekend of tournament play as well as related activities - like exhibitions, retail sales, and more TBA - to inspire and interest those who may or may not be in the know!

    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: BrooklynChessChamp.com

    Saturday Feb 27: Ashley will challenge twelve lucky players to a round of 12 games at one time! Play against the best. TIME AND DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED.

    Top games to be simulcast on our giant screen in the activities room.

    The Brooklyn Lyceum steps up yet again to bring people of all ages and inclinations together in our cavernous space. A tournament like no other in New York, in a space like no other... so roll up your sleeves and tussle with some other Bishops of Brooklyn

    LOCATION:
    Brooklyn Lyceum
    227 4th Avenue in Park Slope
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    R train at Union Street
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