Before You Buy Index

Before You Buy a Chess Clock "Made in China"
Before you buy a chess clock "Made in China", find out who's who and what's what. Shop carefully. From your About Chess Guide.

Before You Buy a Digital Chess Clock
Before you buy a digital chess clock, find out who's who and what's what. Shop carefully. You'll find a lot of information online. Here we list six manufacturers alphabetically. From your About Chess Guide.

Before You Buy an Analog Chess Clock
Before you buy an analog chess clock, find out who's who and what's what. Contrary to what some people say, analog clocks are still popular and you'll find competitive pricing online. Here we list six manufacturers alphabetically. From your About Chess Guide.

Before You Buy a Chess Computer
Looking for a chess computer? Here we list the three main manufacturers alphabetically. Your first decision is whether to buy a tabletop or a travel model. Then consider the playing strength of your electronic partner. Finally, shop around for price and service. From your About Chess Guide.

Before You Buy Chess Playing Software (non-Windows)
You can play chess on just about any computing platform that incorporates a multifunctional processor and an advanced operating system. That includes Macs, Linux & Unix, game consoles, PDAs, cell phones, Palms, and Pocket PCs.

Before You Buy Chess Playing Software for Windows
Buying chess playing software for Windows is not as straightforward as you might think. Here we list eight well known commercial products. Consider the engine and the interface.

Before You Spend Money on Chess...
Product reviews for chess books, chess software, and online chess play sites.