Archive for category: Site News


I Own Jig-a-loo

5 April, 2009 (11:42) | Site News | By: James Yates

For those of you not “in the know”, Jig-a-loo is THE preferred spray-on lubricant used by Speed Cubers. What are Speed Cubers? Well, they are the entirely not-geeky individuals that have developed methods for solving the Rubik’s cube in a staggeringly fast manner, usually in less than 1min and frequently less than 20 seconds! I [...]

So What Can I Say

22 March, 2009 (14:38) | Site News | By: James Yates

I’m just in the blogging mood for some reason! I’ve recently redone the look of our dormant blog and am really looking forward to sweeping the dust off of it and actually doing some posting this year. Yeah, I know I’ve said it many times before but let’s face it: You weren’t here to read [...]

Another New Guide!

7 August, 2008 (19:09) | Online Poker, Site News | By: James Yates

We’ve added another great guide to the site, which can be found on our homepage menu: the Tower of Hanoi guide! This is one tough puzzle and I hope our guide sheds some light on the techniques used to solve it and helps out those of you who have been stumped by it in the [...]

Big Name Stars Taking Home Bracelets

14 June, 2008 (09:02) | Site News | By: James Yates

The games most recognizable pros are winning bracelets by the bushel this year, and we’re only several tournaments into the long schedule that unfolds throughout the month. Here are some of the more notable wins:
Nenad Medic: Previously described as an amazing Cash game player, Nenad came into the tournament spotlight when he won the WPT [...]

New Guides!

10 June, 2008 (20:21) | Site News | By: James Yates

Two new strategy guides can be found on the ChessandPoker.com homepage: Solutions to the Fifteen puzzle and Einstein’s problem!! We have lots more in production as well so keep your eyes peeled for more additions to the site!