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 …
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 …
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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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