By CEO National Master Evan Rabin Players often agree to draws when there is still a lot of life left in the position. The computer’s evaluation of zero does not necessarily mean the game should end in a draw. There are three types of equal positions- dynamically equal, equal with a lot of life, and …
By Dr. Gene Klein I am a certified education specialist and former math professor at Keiser University. I currently tutor students in most subjects, though I specialize in mathematics. Anyone who knows me knows I spend a lot of time in the gym. I push myself to excel at jumping rope, balancing, and jumping on …
By Alyica Hochberger, Founder of AK College Consulting How does chess prepare your child for success in college and beyond? Chess is a game that replicates project based learning and project based task completion in the workforce because there is an emphasis on development of critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication. College admissions counselors know …
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By National Master Evan Rabin I am happy to report I achieved all of my three 2023 New Year’s Resolutions! For accountability sake, am sharing my three chess related New Year’s Resolutions for 2024: 1) Get US Chess Rating Back over 2200 While once a master, you are always a master, I am going to …
By Maria Medina, Founder of The Coaching Network Much like in chess, in business, you always have to be thinking 10 steps ahead. The game of chess requires a strategic mindset, where each move is carefully calculated to anticipate the opponent’s next steps. Similarly, in the realm of business, success often hinges on foresight and …
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By Max Hill, Podcast Host at “Built in the Bronx” This morning, I was headed out of town on a trip. I got a steal of a deal on Kiwi.com. I was all packed, the reservations were confirmed, the AirBnB was booked. As I got off the train in Jamaica, Queens, I reached for my …
By National Master Evan Rabin Have you ever played against someone who frequently touches several pieces before making a move? If so, he is probably not aware of the touch-move rule: If one touches a piece, he must move it. If one touches his opponent’s piece, he must capture …
By Jonathan Ferry In the realm of education and child development, nurturing executive function (EF) skills is key to success, both academically and in the real world. Chess, often hailed as an EF powerhouse, promotes cognitive abilities like planning, problem-solving, and impulse control. Take cognitive flexibility, for instance. …
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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 …
