Welcome To The Chess Collective

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Welcome to the Chess Collective, my blog dedicated to chronicling my chess collecting experiences. Here, you'll discover captivating narratives, both factual and fictional, thought-provoking reviews, and exhilarating chess games revolving around chess sets and other chess memorabilia. Don't forget to delve into the show notes for The Chess Collector Hangout video podcast. Lastly, don't miss out on the thrilling contests we organize, offering incredible opportunities to win astonishing chess prizes. Thank you for visiting!


Collecting Adventures:


I also share some of my remarkable escapades in the realm of chess collecting. Within my blog, you'll find my musings and investigations on various chess collecting subjects, as well as the art of playing chess in general. Occasionally, I'll even weave fictional tales centered around chess collecting or gameplay. Moreover, I'll include significant PGN games, not only from my personal encounters but also games associated with chess sets or memorabilia discussed in many of my blog posts. These PGN games provide valuable opportunities for readers to analyze moves, uncover strategies, and deepen their comprehension of the game.
Join me on this enthralling journey through the chess world. Whether you're a seasoned player, an avid collector, or simply curious about the game, The Chess Collective has something to offer. Subscribe to the blog, watch The Chess Collector Hangout podcast, and participate in the contests for a chance to win amazing prizes. Together, let's explore the rich history, captivating tales, and boundless possibilities that chess has to offer. Welcome to The Chess Collective!


The Chess Collector Hangout:


At The Chess Collective, we present the enthralling video podcast, The Chess Collector Hangout. This captivating podcast showcases interviews with chess collectors from around the globe, providing them with a platform to share their passion and insights. Tune in to our episodes for captivating discussions, exclusive anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories that shed light on the hidden world of chess collecting.
As a distinctive feature of The Chess Collective, many of our podcast show notes are transformed into engaging blog posts. These posts offer comprehensive analysis and additional information beyond the podcast episodes, enabling readers to explore the intricacies and nuances of the interviews, including the chess games discussed that you can analyze yourself! Delve into these posts to uncover the captivating stories and knowledge shared by esteemed chess collectors.


Contests:


As a teacher at heart, I take pleasure in organizing enriching activities, and I'm thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for chess enthusiasts. Each year, we hold a series of entertaining contests to engage chess players and collectors, granting them a chance to win fantastic prizes. In 2023, we have four contests lined up, and participants in each contest who are also subscribers to the channel will be entered into a raffle for the Chess Collective Participant Grand Prize: a meticulously handcrafted End Grain Walnut Wooden Chessboard by a local NY artist. Additionally, each contest finalist will receive a special award and have an opportunity to win the Grand Prize—a Mark of Westminster Rosewood Chess Board signed by Kasparov. These generous donations come from Your Move Chess and Games (Shout-Out!). Keep an eye out for future contests and announcements.

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