By Max Hill, Podcast Host at “Built in the Bronx” This morning, I was headed out of town on a trip. I got a steal of a deal on Kiwi.com. I was all packed, the reservations were confirmed, the AirBnB was booked. As I got off the train in Jamaica, Queens, I reached for my …
By National Master Evan Rabin Have you ever played against someone who frequently touches several pieces before making a move? If so, he is probably not aware of the touch-move rule: If one touches a piece, he must move it. If one touches his opponent’s piece, he must capture …
By Jonathan Ferry In the realm of education and child development, nurturing executive function (EF) skills is key to success, both academically and in the real world. Chess, often hailed as an EF powerhouse, promotes cognitive abilities like planning, problem-solving, and impulse control. Take cognitive flexibility, for instance. …
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By National Master Aryan Achuthan Many people around the world have the misconception that grandmasters, or even just masters are incredibly smart in everything they do; however, they are perceived as introverted nerds. Personally, that has not been very surprising to me. I too have had similar perceptions of …
By Premier Chess CEO National Master Evan Rabin What does dentistry and chess have in common? Mastery in both require lots of knowledge, training and judgement training. It is not surprising that three dentists in my network are experienced chess players: Dr. Richard Lewis, Dr. Alex Vasserman, and Dr. Keith Silverman. Dr. Richard Lewis is …
By Elizabeth Nisselson, Private Tutor in NYC Chess has supported my students who struggle with reading and has given them a chance to feel successful. As a result of this, my students always ask to play chess during their sessions. Chess teaches them a different way to process information and learn new skills; such as decision making, …
Chess is a strategic game, and one of the most essential components of its theory are the opening moves (also called “openings” or “chess openings”). The opening is the initial sequence of moves, starting from the very first position on the board. It sets the tone and lays the groundwork for the strategies and tactics …
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By Luke Payyapilli, CEO of Life Lessons Education Make-or-break moments in chess are about more than memorizing a series of moves. A player must also be able to manage their emotions through critical points in any match. Whether you wish to correct an error or you want to better detect an opponent’s strategy, understanding how …
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By Adam Williams, Director Mard Philanthrophy Services Blue Star Chess connects Jewish children around the world through the game of chess. Our goals are for Jewish children worldwide to build Jewish pride and a love of Israel, while improving their chess, and making new global friends! We host regular online tournaments, involving children from many …
By Etan Boritzer, Founder of Veronica Lane Books Fixation is the way to death; fluidity is the way to life. – Miyamoto Musashi, legendary samurai, and author of The Book of Five Rings (Martial Arts Classic) Any creative chess player can benefit from this ancient chess-like board game as described in The Way of …
