Evan Rabin

May The Best Player Win

Described as a family-friendly version of The Queen’s Gambit, MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN explores gender stereotypes and the pressure to succeed through the eyes of a young chess player. IM Carissa Yip, the current US Women’s Chess Champion, called May the Best Player Win “a game-changer for readers of all ages, regardless of whether you play chess! This book will …

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Elevating Your Game: Harnessing Immersive Meditation for Competitive Edge

By Pamela Biasca Losada MS, PCC Immersive meditation is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance a chess player’s performance and overall experience. This interactive, calming and tailored form of guided meditation engages the subconscious mind to produce profound insights and realizations, offering practical benefits for both chess and life in general. Here are some …

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First Female African-American National Master- Shama Yisrael

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

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

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

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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