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 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 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 Aiden Rayner, Founder of Don’t Move Until You See it In a virtual Q&A in February 2022, a lucky Chess enthusiast named Max had the opportunity to ask Fabiano Caruana a question. The question he chose was one we have all wondered, but one we rarely hear interesting answers to. But on this day, …
By CEO National Master Evan Rabin Do not overthink it! As no chess player could calculate every detail in a position, it is important to calculate a bit, use your prior knowledge, and trust yourself, even if you are not 100% sure that your solution is correct. After being an inactive player, focusing on the …
By National Master Evan Rabin We currently serve 80+ schools and no two contracts look alike. We customize programs based on on schools’ current chess cultures, interests, goals, budgets, etc. Last week I spoke to several hundred educators from all around the world at our The Montessori Event exhibit. These are three common misonceptions about …
By Jonathan Platt, Operations Intern Although I am by no means a chess grandmaster, I do enjoy the strategic and calculated nature of the game. In daily life, decision making and time management are crucial. Chess forces one to make calculated decisions, often looking multiple moves ahead, in the face of a ticking clock. Evidently, …
