
After 25+ Years with Chess House ... Big Move
Whether you've been following Chess House for 25 years or a just a few weeks, I have a big announcement: It's March 2025 and it's time to share this news. [disclaimer: this is not written...

Rustam Kasimdzhanov: A World Champion’s Journey and the Magic of the Mephisto Phoenix Chess Computer
Strategy, determination, endurance: few express the depths of peak chess performance better than Rustam Kasimdzhanov, the 2004 FIDE World Chess Champion and current FIDE World Rank 45. In a fascina...

Chess Classics Exclusive Computer Demo - Affordable Luxury
In today’s digital age, chess enthusiasts can elevate their home playing experience with the Chess Classics Exclusive—an affordable luxury electronic chess computer that brings both tradition ...

How to Add Chess.com Play to Your Mephisto Phoenix Computer
Playing chess electronically just keeps getting better! Now with the Mephisto Phoenix, it's possible to use the touch screen interface to access nearly everything chess.com offers - except bullet c...

Comparison of Millennium King Performance and King Competition Chess Computers
When it comes to Millennium’s chess computers, two models stand out as favorites for chess enthusiasts: The King Performance and The King Competition. Both offer the renowned "The King" chess ...

Q&A Mephisto Phoenix Electronic Chess
We're listening to questions from existing and prospective Phoenix Chess Computer owners. Send in your questions and share suggestions with the producers of this ultimate chess computer. Here are s...

Chess is more than just a game; it’s a timeless tradition, a mental challenge, and a beautiful art form all rolled into one. Whether you're a casual player, a budding enthusiast, or a seasoned gran...

Tin Can Cigar adds the STACK in their gentlemen's line
Corey shows off his STACK chessboard at the opening of Lynden’s @tincancigarco shop early 2023. The STACK chessboard is a fascinat...

What Does Checkmate Mean? The History, Origins, and How It’s Represented in Chess Notation
The word checkmate is one of the most iconic terms in chess, symbolizing the moment a game ends when the king is in an inescapable threat. But where does the term come from, and how is checkmate re...

How to Read and Write Algebraic Chess Notation
In a few minutes, you will understand how to read and write chess moves using the chess notation, also known as algebraic chess notation. This is the standard method of recording the moves in a che...

New perspectives on proven tools
Joanna and I watched the sun lower this week across the Haro Strait near Lime Kiln lighthouse. Several times a year, Orca whales breach during the sunset in this spot. This evening, smoke enhanced...