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 …
