By Jeannette Seibly, Talent Advisor/Leadership Results Coach Learning to play and master a game of chess is not easy. There are many strategies to learn. There are thousands of patterns to absorb. But once you have gained this knowledge, you can win most of your games. The same is true for hiring top talent! The …
In the bustling city of New York, a young visionary named Jordan Harris emerges onto the scene at the vibrant age of 22. A student at Queensborough Community College studying film, my aspirations reach far beyond the confines of a traditional classroom. With a passion for filmmaking igniting my soul, I set my sights on …
Who I Am: Hi there, chess players! I’m Brianna Douglas, and I work as a Premier Chess intern right now. Even though I’m new to chess, I cannot wait to get started and discover all the subtleties of this age-old game. I study homeland security as a student at St. John’s University. My journey here …
My name is Ryan Hu. I’m a rising junior at Dwight Global, Premier Chess CEO National Master Evan Rabin‘s alma mater’s online counterpart. I am currently located in Michigan. I have a wide variety of fields of interests but am leaning toward business and law. Along with attending school, I dedicate the vast majority of my …
By Sarah Wright, Owner at Sarah Writes Chess is all about strategy. If you want to win, you do not start out just moving pieces willy-nilly. Rooks instraight lines, pawns in single-square marches, knights in L-shapes, etc. Experienced players know what kind of offense they’re going to mount and what kind of defense to employ. …
By Walter Koehler, Operating Partner at Break Coffee Chess is a game of strategy, concentration, and mental agility. While countless hours of practice and study are essential to becoming a better player, there’s another secret weapon many chess enthusiasts swear by: coffee. Yes, that steaming cup of joe might just be the boost you need …
Congrats to the overall winners of the 2023-2024 Grand Prix! Stay posted for more details regarding our 2024-2025 scholastic tournaments. Meanwhile, check out Summer 2024 Quad Series, which is for all ages and skill levels.
By Simone McFarlane, Founder of Shoestring Parenting Chess transcends being merely a game; it cultivates essential skills like strategic thinking and patience, which are necessary for personal and professional growth. For those profoundly passionate about chess, transforming this affinity into a career path can offer fulfillment and financial benefits. Premier Chess explores careers where your …
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Here are the leaders of our 2023-2024 Grand Prix after 11/12 tournaments: Join us at our last tournament of series on Saturday, June 8 and catch up to our leaders so you can have a chance to win Amazon gift cards, private lessons and gift certificates to our store.
By Bob Cyr, NBCC Historian and Lifetime Member For over a century, the New Britain Chess Club of Connecticut (NBCC), our state’s largest and most historic chess organization, has had a strong reputation for its vital role in the development, promotion, and enrichment of this game to people of all ages and levels across the …
