How chess helped a first-grader learn patience and strategy By Renee Moilanen, The Daily Breeze POSTED: 06/02/17, 3:31 PM PDT Every Tuesday, the lunch tables at my son’s school are packed with kids, their shoulders hunched over game boards,...
Learning critical skills while having fun!
Check out chess: Learn right moves for fun challenge Updated February 15, 2017 2:48 AM By William Case Kidsday Reporter Chess is a game that takes patience and a solid understanding of rules. You must be patient while learning...
Chess at school improve at maths in Denmark
Danish children who play chess at school improve at maths ‘School Chess Day’ is spreading throughout the country February 10th, 2017 3:13 pm| by Ray W Danish school children across the country will be meeting once again on Friday...
Jacob Zuma Chess Tournament
Zuma’s annual chess tournament – PICSZUMA / 20 December 2016, 7:00pm Pictures by Kopano Tlape/GCIS Durban – President Jacob Zuma took on 13-year-old Nokwanda Gcaba during the annual Jacob G Zuma Chess Tournament held at Sibusisiwe Hall, Mandeni North...
How chess can help kids
Why we need to make math relevant to kids Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically. JOANNA NESBIT December 12, 2016, 3:43 p.m. In recent years, STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math) has...
Effects of Nutrition and Exercise on Cognitive Performance
Effects of Nutrition and Exercise on Cognitive Performance Diet, nutrition and exercise are as important in chess as they are in any other sport. The following is a brief guide containing basic advice on nutrition and exercise for optimum...
Young athletes turn to chess for strategic skill development
Young athletes turn to chess for strategic skill development Hockey player became a chess master after three years of competition CBC News Posted: Aug 22, 2016 10:28 PM ET Henry Zang says he’s a better hockey player because of his...
Chess Coach Inspiring Kids in the Bronx
Chess instructor inspires kids June 27, 2016 8:03 PM THE BRONX – Children from P.S. 111 are racing to play chess with a Bronx man every afternoon after school. “I say if you beat me, I’ll buy you an...
Pathway to Peace: Retired Police Officer uses chess to help kids
What Cleveland can gain from New Haven’s fight against gangs: Pathways to Peace By John Caniglia, The Plain Dealer on June 06, 2016 at 7:45 AM, updated June 06, 2016 at 7:54 AM New Haven, Conn. — The retired...
The bonding power of chess
Mentoring Matters: HANDY Helps Teens Stay Focused May 23, 2016 4:17 PM FORT LAUDERDALE — The nonprofit organization Helping Abused Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth (HANDY) has a mission to embrace, educate and empower young adults. The organization serves more...