This wonderful story was just sent to me by a friend and fellow NY Chess Mom. Thanks for sharing the story with all of us.
Bronx, city kids bridge generation gap with game of chess
(05/07/06)
RIVERDALE, NY
Bronx and city kids tested their skill against seniors at the Cross Generation Chess Tournament in Riverdale Sunday.
Organizer Renee Yarzig says the purpose of the event, held at the Young Men / Young Women Hebrew Association, was to build relationships between the young and old.
Yarzig adds that playing chess helps the elderly keep sharp memories, which can prevent alzheimer’s disease. Children benefit by learning valuable life lessons.
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Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Thanks for the story.
Sorry, I can’t think up anything to spoil this one.
It’d be fun to get to play someone older like Korchnoi, even though he’d win.