How to Play Chess part 3

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How To Play Chess part 3

In the last post, How to Play Chess part 2, we left off with our discussion on the topic of castling. Today we will start this post How To Play Chess part 3 where we left off, with 2 special chess moves involving the chess piece-the Pawn.

En Passant

En Passant Chess Rule Example

En Passant is a chess move where when the pawn advances 2 squares from its original starting position as an the picture above on the left. 

In the picture above the white pawn is the pawn that is moved to squares from its original position which is the middle picture above. 

Chess rules state that since the white pawn move has ended its move with the black pawn being right next to it in the next file, then the chess player that has black may choose to capture the white pawn in passing during his next move. Remember in the rules for a Pawns movement, the chess rules state that the pawn may opt to move 2 squares on its first move. Chess rules also state that a Pawn captures its opponents chess pieces diagonally.

Pawn Promotion

Pawn Promotion

Pawn promotion is when a Pawn advances to the eighth rank. When this happens a chess player can promote their Pawn. They can choose from the Queen, the Rook, the Bishop or the knight of the same color. Normally the Queen is the chosen chess piece, although in some cases a chess player may choose to under promote. Under Promotion is simply choosing another chess piece other than the Queen.

How to Play Chess Check

How to Play Chess Check

In the game of Chess "Check" is when the King is under attack by 1 or 2 chess pieces from the opposing Chess player, as in the picture above. To respond to the King being placed in check, the Chess player must:

• Capture the chess piece that is checking.
• Place an interposing Chess piece between the King and the Checking piece. This is only possible if the attacking chess piece is a Queen, Bishop or a Rook.

How To Play Chess: CheckMate

Checkmate Example



CheckMate is the result of a player putting his opponents King in Check. CheckMate is obtained when the Chess player whose King cannot escape without being captured. Remember according to chess rules it is illegal for you to:

• Castle while you are in check.
• To make a move that puts or leaves your King in Check.

How To Play Chess:The End Of The Game and Stalemate

Stalemate example

Stalemate occurs when the Chess player whose turn it is to move has no legal moves that can be made so therefore the game ends in a draw, a Stalemate and neither player wins the chess game. During the end of the game, the player losing could use this situation to their advantage and draw his opponent into this position. As in the example in the picture above.

At the end of a Chess game does not always in and Checkmate. Sometimes a game may end when one of the Chess players decides to resign giving a victory to his opponent. A Chess game may also end in a draw by agreement,stalemate, a draw because it will be impossible for a checkmate.
For more information on how to play Chess keep coming back I will be writing more about the subject in the future, but if you are anxious to learn more, my advice is to Google it.

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How to Play Chess part 2

Deluxe Civil War Chess Set 

How to Play Chess part 2

How to Play Chess Part 2 will take off with where we left off: Castling.

If you need to refresh your memory just follow this link: http://ziggyscollectables-n-gifts.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-play-chess-part-1.html 

In How to Play Chess Part 1 we learned  that each chess piece has their own specific moves during the game of chess.

We learned that the Knight and the Rook share a special just move called castling that each opponent may execute 1 time during the game of chess.

Castling may only be done once game as long as certain conditions have been met by the Knight and the Rook involved in the execution of Castling.

The Division Of The Chess Board:
 Queen Side, King Side

The Division of a Chess Board: Queens Side and King Side

I think that when learning how to play chess it is important that you understand how a chess board is divided. 

The chess board is divided in half one side called Queens side which is files A-D.

The other half of the chess board is called the Kings side which is files E-H.

Long Castling Example

Long Side Castling

In the game of chess long side Castling is executed by moving the King from file E-1 to  C- 1 or from file E-8 to C- 8. For more of an understanding of Long Side Castling please refer to the example in the picture to the left.

Short Castling Example

 Short Side Castling

In the game of Chess Short Side Castling is executed by moving the King from file E-1 to G-1 or by moving the King from file E-8 to G-8. For more of an understanding of Short Side Castling please refer to the example in the picture to the left.

The Criteria For Castling

When learning How To Play Chess, I have explained to you what Castling is. Now you need to understand what criteria must be met before you may execute a Castling Chess move. They are:

• The King has not yet moved during the chess game.
• The Rook being used during the execution of Castling also has not moved during the chess game.
• There are not any other Chess pieces between the King and the Rook.
• The King cannot be in check.
• The King cannot move through a square under attack by the opponents Chess piece.
• The King cannot move to a position where after Castling the King would be in check.

As long as these criteria are met then the execution of Castling is legal in the game of Chess.

Well I think that this is a good place to stop for today so that you may absorb what little bit of information I have given you here on the topic of how to play Chess: Castling.

Tomorrow we will break down how to play Chess even more starting with the 2 special moves for the Chess piece- Pawn.

I hope you enjoyed this post and would like you to know that here At Ziggys Collectables-N-Gifts You May Purchase High-Quality Chess Sets, They Range from Myth and Legend themed To Historical themed chess sets just follow the link over at the side of this post labeled High Quality Chess Sets. 

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What Are Gargoyles To Us?

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What Are Gargoyles To Us?

The Legend Of the Gargoyle

The legend of the gargoyle developed around 631 A.D. 

Its the French story of a how the town of Rouen had been protected by St. Romanus from a fire-breathing bat like creature, a dragon. 

He slayed the gargoyle, some say with a crucifix  then the head of the gargoyle was hung on the side of a newly built church to ward off evil keeping the church protected.

What Are Gargoyles To Us?

We see gargoyles in movies, in art, but mostly in the architecture of buildings throughout history.

Gargoyles usually make you think of medieval times and myths of gargoyles.

Gargoyles have been around for centuries and are mostly known for their use in the architectural designs of buildings.

Gargoyles had been used by architects for many centuries as means for which to disperse of rain water from the tops of buildings until in the 18th century.

This is one reason that when you think of gargoyles and where you have seen them, its most likely on the top or side of a building. 

There Are 2 Groups Of Gargoyles

You can find gargoyles in many cultures as far back as in ancient Egypt in the form of a lion gargoyle. I think that is important that you understand that there are 2 groups of gargoyles and that each serves different purposes.

The first is Gargoyles that are in the form of an animal. 

These animal forms of the gargoyle served as good looking storm drains as well as religious symbols of different sins , dependent on the species of gargoyle animal. 

There are some animal gargoyles that are symbols of loyalty and intelligence. 

There are many different animal forms of the gargoyle.

They range from the most popular forms of the dog and lion to monkeys as well as to that of the forms of these gargoyles: wolves, eagles, goats and snakes.

These animal forms of the gargoyle served as both 

There is one other group of gargoyles called chimeras.

Chimeras are gargoyles that are a mixture of different animals and myths such as mermaids and centaurs.

But this does not the answer our question, What are Gargoyles to us?

Gargoyle incense oil warmer

The answer to;" what are gargoyles to us?" is not that man kind invented gargoyles to merely act as storm drains or drainage for our buildings. 

If that were the answer to what gargoyles are to us, I don't think that they would have influenced so many cultures like the gargoyle has.

This question leads to more questions that need to be answered.

The Roman Catholic Churches Influences On The What Gargoyles Are To Us?

In the 12th century the roman catholic church used gargoyles to influence the growth of their religion. Gargoyles helped the Roman Catholics to communicate the evils of the devil through the gargoyles statues and gargoyle images. Many common folk were illiterate, thus this led to an effective means to scare people into converting and going to church, especially with the pagans.

Chimeras Gargoyles made it easy to convert pagans because they were versions of different creatures.

Gargoyles statues were believed to be signs of evil but also, some held the belief that gargoyles kept evil away, so the Roman Catholic Church had incorporated gargoyles statues into their architecture because they were able to get many common folks to believe that this was a sign that evil could not enter into the church. 

Thus the influence of the gargoyle legend being an instrument for influencing religious beliefs.

This led to various forms of the gargoyle and myths being spread and popularizing the use of gargoyle statues during the middle ages, although some of the gargoyle species were unknown to middle age Europeans and thus had no meaning.

This also as you see led to gargoyles serving as more than just a very fancy means of draining rain water off a roof and away from a building.

Gargoyles Statues

Gargoyles Have Been Popularized In The Modern World For Mostly Financial Gain

Gargoyles were popularized in the past due to religion and architectural influence. 

Today Gargoyles have been popularized in the modern world by cartoons like the popular children's cartoon "Gargoyles" and movies like "Rise Of The Gargoyles" and "The Gargoyle".

Gargoyles statues are more common, affordable due to the commercialization of the gargoyles history by our modern culture.

Gargoyle toys and play action figures are every where for the same reason.

You can still find gargoyles being implemented into modern day architecture. But these days you will find Chimeras being used, the purpose is more for decorative purposes then anything else.

It is our need as a modern society to generate an income off of anything we possibly can, thus making the history of the gargoyle a financial gold mine.

What Are Gargoyles To Us?

What are gargoyles to us? I have found that it seems Gargoyles have been everything from a legendary French story influencing religious growth to a fancy means for diverting water away from the foundations of our buildings. Gargoyles have been a means of entertainment and a source of creativity. 

Gargoyles, in my opinion, are merely mythological creatures that like many other mythological creatures have captured the human imagination, generating beliefs that they could both protect us from evil but yet are reflections of evil.

Gargoyles are just one of many legends that from generation to generation has kept us connected to our past, allowed us to profit technologically and financially, grow our cultural beliefs.

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Webkinz Are More Than Just A Toy You Should Consider When Shopping On Black Friday

Webkinz Are More Than Just A Toy You Should Consider When Shopping On Black Friday

Webkinz™ Lion Plush

Webkinz are more than just stuffed animal toys. With Webkinzstuffed animals you get access to Webkinz World online, where your children can play games with a virtual counterpart of their Webkinz stuffed animal.

You used to have to buy a new Webkinz stuffed animal each year in order to keep your Webkinz World account active. Ganz announced in January of 2011 that Webkinz World accounts would no longer expire, so now you don’t have to buy a new Webkinz pet.

Whether it’s an actual Webkinz stuffed animal or its virtual Webkinz World counterpart, your account once it is open with the eight digit code that comes with it, will not ever expire.

So What Is The Webkinz World?

Webkinz™ World

Webkinz World is a website that was created by the company that makes Webkinz stuffed animals. A company named Ganz, a Canadian toy company.

The Popularity And History Of The Webkinz Line Of Stuffed Animals.

Webkinz™ Leopard Plush

 In 2005 Gantz released the Webkinz line of stuffed animal pets, these Webkinz stuffed pets include a secret Webkinz World code that allows the owner of the Webkinz pet to play games on the Internet with a virtual counterpart.

 Sales of these stuffed toy animals is limited to the United States and Canada. 

In 2006 Webkinz had 1 million users for the Webkinz World website.

 Last year Webkinz made their first TV commercials.

Although Webkinz can only be purchased in the United States and Canada, international Webkinz fans can by virtual Webkinz pets on the Webkinz World websites e-store. This feature is very cool, because it allows for us to share in the Webkinz craze that is brewing here in the United States and Canada with the rest of the planet with our children.

How many types of Webkinz pets are there?

Webkinz™ Hippo Plush

There are over hundreds of Webkinz stuffed wild animals, Webkinz stuffed pets and other Webkinz characters.

There 4 types of Webkinz stuffed animals, ranging from Webkinz pets to Webkinz wild animals as well as mythical and some that are completely from the imagination

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·        There are two main groups of Webkinz. One group of Webkinz stuffed animals is a larger signature variety which tends to cost more than their smaller Webkinz counterpart known as lil’kinz.

·         Lil’kinz are basically the same as the larger Webkinz collection except for they are of course smaller and therefore cost less. The smaller Webkinz still include a secret code that allows its owners to register on the Webkinz World website and play games with their virtual counterpart.

·        In 2009 Webkinz released a line of Webkinz birthstone pets, a birthstone Webkinz stuffed animal was released each month until April of 2010.

·        Ganz replaced the Webkinz birthstone line of stuffed animals with a new line of Webkinz characters known as Webkinz Zodiac Pets. Again the Webkinz Zodiac Pets was released each month including the matching zodiac pets’ constellation.

Webkinz Stuffed Animals Are Collectibles.

Webkinz™ Cocker Spaniel Plush

Webkinz stuffed pets are increasingly becoming collectible toys due to the variety of Webkinz characters that have been released since 2005.

 Some have been retired and are no longer available to be bought, making the Webkinz pets sought after by Webkinz owners and fans. This is making them collectibles. 

Webkinz World website is not just fun, Webkinz World is educational.

Webkinz stuffed pets and the Webkinz World website teaches our kids real world values. The games that our children play on Webkinz World teach them to earn money by working virtual jobs and from playing games for which they play and win money. 

In The Webkinz World The Form Of Currency Is Called Kinzcash.

Webkinz stuffed pets earn kinzcash from working and playing games in the Webkinz World, then with their earnings they are able to spend their earnings on virtual rooms, clothing and food as well as improvements to their yards.

Webkinz World teaches our children to budget their earnings and to set goals while teaching them how to devise a plan of action so that they can achieve their goals.

Webkinz Is 2 Gifts For The Price Of 1.

Webkinz™ Bull Frog Plush

As you have just learned the Webkinz stuffed animals product line has an added feature, Webkinz World. Ganz created a toy for our younger children to play with that also incorporates a role-playing game much like the game called Sims that our teenagers and young adults have grown to love.

With Webkinz World game included with one of the Webkinzcharacters our 3-9 year old children now have their own role-playing game that is also beneficial to their development and understanding of the world of finance.

Webkinz World does not stop with teaching our children the concepts of money management. 

The video game also teaches our children how to communicate with others in the world through chat. This feature allows them to share and trade tips and tricks that are vital for success in different areas of the game. In the real world these same skills are needed to succeed in everyday life, whether or home or at work.

With Webkinz World you don’t have to pay 20-40 dollars for a video game like I have had to for my

 youngest daughter ,she loved to play the Sims line of games.

 Still does to this day.

I hope that this has helped you to get more familiar with the Webkinzstuffed animals collection.

 I Have 11 Webkinz Stuffed Animals Available For Black Friday Shopping All The Way Through Christmas.

Webkinz pets are the perfect gift to give your youngster this year for Christmas, it’s educational, it’s fun and it’s collectible.

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A New Look With A Ocean Theme For Christmas

A New Look With Ocean Theme For Christmas

Playful Dolphins Accent Table
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 So today I have been debating just what the heck to bring to you today. I came up with some very nice Items that locally I know of some retailers that are offering these products for a bit more than I am this Christmas.

While I was at it though I decided to change the look of this blog. What do you think? Honestly, after all it is you that I want to at least stop by every once and a while, and yes hopefully you make a purchase, but suggestions are just as good.

So lets get Started. This Playful Dolphins Accent Table could help you add that special touch to a room in your home by using it to create a themed room based on the ocean. You could buy a couple of these along with this Rowboat Curio Cabinet Set to display your nic-naks that you value.

ROWBOAT CURIO CABINET SET
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These Rowboat Curio Cabinets will fit in great with an ocean themed room, but than its a theme that I am suggesting that you create. So if you don't have any nic-naks that fit you might consider adding some thing like these collectible model ships.

PASSAT SHIP MODEL
(29.95 plus 7% sales tax and 5.95 shipping)


 The Passat Ship model will let your imagination sail away with you while you are relaxing in your ocean themed room. Its highly detailed and stunningly authentic.
 Not to highly priced this should be a nice nic-nak for this room.

 The Mini-May Flower Ship Model is not only a reminder of how this Great Country was founded, but it also is a great treasure to include in this ocean themed room.
 As well as it is just in time to remind us of Thanksgiving coming next week. 
Not too far behind is Christmas.
 Are you starting to get any gift ideas for Christmas?
 What about ideas to jazz up a rooms home decor?

 MINI MAYFLOWER SHIP MODEL
(12.95 plus 7% sales tax and 5.95 shipping)
Next you need a mirror in this room so that you can see how you look after you wake up, since you found this room so relaxing that before you knew it....
This Lighthouse Oval Mirror will fit right in with this theme. 
Its beautifully crafted framed on a clear blue day with a lighthouse in the foreground. 
This would be just as wonderful in a bedroom or the bathroom or maybe in a foyer some where in your home.
 Although this piece of home decor is fit for just about any place in the home, I think it is a nice touch to this ocean themed room, almost like it was made for this room. 

Lighthouse Oval Wall Mirror
(29.95 plus 7% sales tax and 5.95 shipping)


Next Lets add some light in this room. First piece of lighting we can put in here is actually a piece of garden decor. 
This Solar Powered Lighthouse stands 19 inches, so it should fit nicely in an area where it would get some sun light during the day.
What I like about this solar powered lighthouse is it will fit right into the ocean theme that we are trying to create for this room, its solar powered.
 Which is pretty nice because you can add some light into this area without the cost of electricity, awesome these days.
So you can save some money while lighting this room, but the other cool feature is that this also runs off of  AAA battery power.
 Therefore you can say that this lighthouse will not affect your light bill cost  for this room.

Solar Powered Lighthouse
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The next piece that we could included to help us light this ocean themed room is this beautiful Rattan Styled Palm Tree Lamp  . 
This lamp is just the right piece of home decor to help us create an oceanic vibe for this room.
 It should help us to imagine that we are setting on a beach in the Bahamas.
Real rattan rope is used in the creation of this lamp for the trunk of the palm tree and the lamp shade. 

 Rattan Styled Palm Tree Lamp

(49.95 plus 7% sales tax and 5.95 shipping)

This next lamp also should help us to further increase the oceanic theme of this room as it too is a Palm Tree Lamp.
But this lamp has some monkeys gathered around the trunk of this palm tree.
 Now our room is so far away from the Christmas themes that we normally are focused on during this time of year, we can truly kick back and relax.
Which maybe just the thing that you need the most if  you have been out shopping for thanksgiving next week.

Palm Tree Lamp
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Next I found a neat piece of home decor that will add a little humor to this oceanic theme. 
This indoor fountain would actually make a nice gift for christmas or any time and could fit into almost any home decor theme.
The Thirsty Sea Captain Fountain depicts your typical silver screen type of a sea captain putting away a bottle of rum.
He sets on the shelf or table top and is sure to stir up some laughter, conversation.
Looks like he has really had a rough time out fishing the ocean, doesn't he?

THIRSTY SEA CAPTAIN FOUNTAIN
(39.95 plus 7% sales tax and 5.95 shipping) 


The final piece that I think that we should to this ocean themed room, will help us to keep from getting in trouble because we lost track of the day.

SEAFARING WALL CLOCK
(39.95 plus 7% sales tax and 5.95 shipping)

But than again this Seafaring Wall Clock will more than likely not help us stay out of trouble, but its quartz movement should be a nice final touch to this oceanic themed room.
Its detail includes a compass clock dial and rope knots for the numbers on the clock face.
This is a excellent piece of home decor to add to this oceanic themed room.
Although it would probably fit in just about any room of your home.
Whether you are thinking about Christmas gifts or maybe redecorating a room, everything I have shown you here is available. 
All of it together would only cost $680.00.
But  don't forget, here at ZIGGYS COLLECTABLES-N-GIFTS, haggling is welcome. 
Just E-mail me with an offer.
I hope that you are starting to find some of the ideas that I have shared with you at least amusing. 

UNTIL THE NEXT POST 
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