By National Master Evan Rabin ***This post was adapted from a presentation I did as part of Dr. Adena Blickstein‘s Cosmic Dragon Conference“. *** For preschool, I went to the Jewish Board’s Child Development Center (CDC) and for elementary and middle school I went to the Churchill School and Center to overcome my so called …
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A few months ago I recorded a podcast episode with Business Coach Sharon Richter. One of the main topics we covered was how in business and in chess, you always need to know the rules of the game. We were not talking about about rules like “the bishop moves diagonally as far it wants” or …
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin Do you often blunder in chess? Are there times that you are stuck and have no clue what to do next? Would you like a scientific method that you can use to come up with the best move in any position? If your answer to any of these questions …
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin When Premier Chess incorporated in September 2017, we had some quick success as within the first two of the business ( I started prospecting and getting school programs in July 2017), we had 10 instructors and 14 school programs. The problem we faced though was that they were in …
By Sophie Lee, Operations Intern Kids all along the East coast are rejoicing as a massive snowstorm hits, resulting in a snow day for many. However, snow days aren’t what they used to be as many parents already work from home and must continue to do so despite the inclement weather. Premier Chess CEO, National …
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin In 2010, Gary Patella and I saw an ACDC show as part of the Black Ice Tour. Anvil opened the show, playing their many great hits, including the famous “Race Against Time”. Chess players are always in a race against against time as they have to deal with a …
By Yehudis Fishman A popular saying contrasts ‘sticks and stones’ with words, but in Jewish thought words ARE like stones. They can either break down or build up. Indeed words can be like chess pieces that can either capture or protect a special piece called a queen, a mystical reference to the soul. Living in …
By Sophie Lee, Operations Intern Premier Chess is excited to announce that we have recently joined The Chess In Education Coalition (CIE). We are glad to be growing our partnerships and to be a part of this wonderful coalition. CIE’s mission is to “create awareness of chess as an educational tool and to provide resources …
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By Sophie Lee, Operations Intern When I was growing up, my grandmother worked at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. For almost every holiday or birthday, she would buy me and my sister abstract toys from the gift shop. One of these toys was a chess set, designed by the artist Karim …
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By CEO National Master Evan Rabin Shabbat Shalom, LPJC Community. May this sermon raise the levaya of Chaim Schneur Zalman Yehuda Ben Aaron Leib and help the refuah shleima of my dear cousin Tzofit Ben Reviva. The parsha begin with the word “Bo”, meaning to come. Hashem instructors Moses to come with Pharoah, not to …
