How should parents/coaches handle the success and failure of their children/students during chess tournaments? This is my take about this complicated issue. The most important thing for me is that my son has to enjoy playing chess, studying the...
THE SECRET TO CHESS SUCCESS!
When I was a player, while others slept, I trained. While others went to the movies, I trained. While others went on vacations, I trained. While others went to concerts, I trained. While others hung out with friends, I...
Free Thanksgiving Break Chess Camp!
Free Thanksgiving Break Chess Camp! November 27th, 28th and 29th 10:00 am until 4:00 pm PT Sign up at DailyChessMusings.com For over 20 years, Chris Torres has brought together the best scholastic chess players from around the country to...
My kids know chess rules. What’s next?
Q: How can I attract my children to the game, maintain their enthusiasm and make chess fun, too? A: That is an excellent question, one which has been asked by many parents. First of all, it depends on the...
We’re In the Chess Renaissance
The bad news: the popular New York-based chess program Chess NYC won’t reopen its doors anytime soon. The good news: it doesn’t need to! Chess NYC has used this period of quarantine to redefine the game of chess—online—and the...
The Importance of “Win with Grace, Lose with Dignity!”
Children MUST be taught from an early age about the importance of hard work, overcoming challenges, perseverance, and what it takes to succeed, etc. This does not come naturally for most. Through chess, they can learn these and many...
My advice for parents with very talented children
Scholastic Chess Tip for the higher level young players There is a specific topic regarding scholastic chess I would like to offer chess parents a very important advice. This issue is more for the experienced, higher rated, and more...
Some important questions about chess for children answered
Some important questions about chess for children answered I receive questions countless questions from parents and coaches across the country every week. Here are some of the most popular questions. I may have touched on a few of them...