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 …
By Neco Turkienicz, Founder of Leib Productions Chess, a game that’s been commanding attention for centuries, has brought together a diverse set of people who love the mental challenge of strategizing, solving problems, and outsmarting the competition. And yet, despite it being a game with ancient roots, modern tech is taking center stage in the way …
Chess and the Digital Frontier: Democratizing the Game through Video Read More »
By Candidate Master John Fernandez, our 156th Podcast Guest Dear Voting Member, I’m John Fernandez, and I am running for US Chess Executive Board. I’m a father of three based in Hannibal, Missouri, after living in New York City for the first 42 years. Chess has been a big part of my life for 30 …
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By Alycia Hochberger, Founder of AK College Consulting Playing chess can be a great way to boost your college admissions profile. Not only does it demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, but it also shows that you are disciplined, strategic, and dedicated to a particular interest. These are all qualities that can make you …
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin In a recent podcast episode with Daniel Lorna, International Master Kassa Korley shares how he did the not have the economic resources to get a coach, growing up. While chess has few barriers to entry (a basic chess set is fairly cheap), it can be expensive to get coaching. …
This was a presentation CEO National Master Evan Rabin gave at Manhattan Jewish Experience this past Shabbat, Friday, May 5, 2023: Shabbat Shalom, everyone! For those of you that don’t know me, I am a Senior Fellow at MJE, where every week, I learn three hours of Torah through chavrusa, a class with Rabbi Pinny …
“Finding G-d in the Game: The Spiritual Lessons of Chess” Read More »
By Aiden Rayner, Founder of Don’t Move Until You See it In a virtual Q&A in February 2022, a lucky Chess enthusiast named Max had the opportunity to ask Fabiano Caruana a question. The question he chose was one we have all wondered, but one we rarely hear interesting answers to. But on this day, …
By Drocella Mugorewera, The Diversity Trust Builder My first encounter with chess was when I went to college in the former Soviet Union (USSR) in 1985 and Kiev, Ukraine– now. I was 21 years old. I watched people playing it in the championship on TV and then a few colleague students from Rwanda had curiosity …
Chess- A Great Vehicle to Promote Diversity and Inclusion Read More »
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin Do not overthink it! As no chess player could calculate every detail in a position, it is important to calculate a bit, use your prior knowledge, and trust yourself, even if you are not 100% sure that your solution is correct. After being an inactive player, focusing on the …
