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 …
By Rabbi Aron Moss Question of the Week: I once heard that the game of chess was invented by King Solomon. Does it say that somewhere? Answer: There is a legend that King Solomon came up with the game of chess to keep the minds of his military commanders sharp. Nobody could beat him at …
By Deb Porter, CEO of HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama Getting psyched for a chess tournament – isn’t stress a natural part of that? Excessive stress can actually prove detrimental to your performance. Science has shown that heightened stress levels limit your access to the very higher-order cognitive functions crucial for excelling in chess. Let …
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By Dhruti Shah, Founder and Head Coach of Knightingales Chess Academy I am passionate about building an inclusive and diverse community through Chess. I run camps for Dublin Seniors and work with physically impaired children from The Miracle League. Recently, I travelled to India and conducted a series of four chess workshops across multiple states …
