By National Master Evan Rabin Chess notation is a system to document chess games, based on coordinates. I teach beginners board geography before piece movement. This allows a student to say “e4”, rather than “move the fifth pawn from the left side two squares.” A chess board has 64 squares. There are three different types …
By National Master Evan Rabin Several years ago I spoke with a 1700-rated player who just drew 1200- rated player at the US Amateur Team East. She explained to me how solid her opponent played and how she had no winning chances. As I did not believe her that a 1200 could play so solidly, …
By ST Rappaport, Brain Coach at LifePix University Ever wondered what it takes to play a game of chess? Well, you’ve got to come up with a plan. Think about how things might unfold. Visualize the moves. Consider the possibilities. Remember loads of information. It’s a lot. And guess what? Each of these aspects connects …
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 …
