As the Holidays quickly approach, I thought I would start a thread on what we either got or still want regarding Chess stuff. Being the only Chess player in our family, I now just get it myself and let my wife wrap it:
I got both volumes by Ron Henley on the Sniper Defense, from Chess4Less. I need to start surprising my opponents moreso.
I got a DGT 3000 from The Chess House and I’m here to say that this clocks competes nicely with the Chronos.
The best thing I got was a Player Series Rosewood Chess Set from the House of Staunton/USCF Sales. This style was the second set I bought from Frank Camaratta in 1998 when the House of Staunton was just him and another employee. I gave (sold very cheap) the set to a young man that had just attained the USCF Master title, over 10 years ago. The new set is just as nice as the original and it also plays very well on a board, during a game. I’m happy that I have this one back in my Chess Set arsenal for tournament or rated play.
So, what have you guys received or are about to receive, or even just wish for?
DGT eboard with ebony pieces and DGT 3000 clock to hook to the board. So far I’ve just been testing it out with Fritz, but hope to start using it in ICC, Playchess and FICS. I got it because there are no clubs in my area and certainly no tournaments so this will be as close to OTB as I can get. At my age (79) I don’t have the energy or desire to travel far so the Internet is a good solution for me. OTOH, I do miss the comraderie of in person OTB play.
My wife, bless her, didn’t threaten divorce over this extravagance.
I’ve tried to get a local club going with no success.
That’s great. I used to have a DGT eboard and would play slow time control Chess on the internet, ICC and FICS with it. I sold it off because I did miss the comraderie you mention, and we do have a very local and very active club.
I’m glad for you that you have this in your locale with no local club. I believe you will really enjoy it.