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 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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By, Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH; Chief Medical Officer of Meliora Health and Jane Potter Baumer, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Meliora Health “It’s an entire world of just 64 squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it, I can dominate it, and it’s predictable. So, if I get hurt, I only have myself to blame.” …
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By Amy Weber LCSW, Co-Founder of Speak, Learn, & Play, LLC “I hate this game!” Theo yelled, as he threw the chessboard into the air. “He cheated! It’s not fair! I’m never playing again!” Sound familiar? Although it may feel like it in the moment, your child is not the only person struggling to handle the …
By Darren Finnigan, Founder at TutorMyMath Knowing Your Openings – Knowing what to expect in the first 10 moves is an easy way to set yourself up for success and gain an advantage over your opponent. You can win easy points quickly when you know what to expect in the first 10 questions of the …
By Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC, CEO of College Financial Prep Navigating the journey of saving for college can feel like a game of chess. Both require careful planning, strategic moves, and foresight to ensure a victorious outcome. Here, we will explore how the principles of chess can be applied to saving money on college costs, …
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By National Master Evan Rabin Parents often get surprised when I tell them I played my first tournament two months after my brother and dad taught me how to move the pieces, back when was in second grade, and went to The Nationals one month after that. Conversely, I teach a private student who took 2 …
