Month: August 2024

First Female African-American National Master- Shama Yisrael

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By Adeola Adeyinka, Operations Intern  A major event that seemingly went unnoticed in the Chess World was Shama Yisrael becoming the first female, African-American national master. This twenty-year-old Floridian has surpassed the 2200 US Chess Federation rating barrier in a round against Frank Castillo in the Pinecrest Independence Open. Her coach National Master Otis Wilson …

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Why Every Coach Needs a Coach: The Untold Truth of the Coaching Industry

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By Alan Stevens, International Profiling and Communications Specialist In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, the need for guidance and direction is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or are a seasoned professional, the value of having a coach by your side cannot be overstated. However, a concerning trend is …

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Possibilities in Chess and Networking

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By Jordan Harris, Operations Intern Within the problematic recreation of chess, every pass counts, and each piece plays a critical position in crafting a winning method. Similarly, networking in expert settings is not simply an informal alternative to business cards but a strategic recreation that calls for reason, planning, and adaptability. Like chess, where the goal …

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Hypnosis and Chess

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By Joy Cheriel Brown With the Summer 2024 Olympics having taken place this year, many people do not realize that athletes at the highest levels of performance use hypnosis to improve their game. Hypnosis helps athletes focus, visualize, and make high performance come as second nature. Just as hypnosis can be beneficial for athletes, it …

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