Below is a BIG reason why chess should be introduced to every child, as it can help children improve in math, reading while teaching them important analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. OECD Skills Test: U.S. Adults Lag...
Learning, one move at a time
Learning more, one move at a timeBY Smriti Sinha More than 600 chess enthusiasts gathered at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain in late September and took their places at long communal tables covered with hundreds of shiny plastic chess boards...
Chess has High Impact on Reading and Math Scores
Great news about using chess to improve reading and math scores. In a recent study by the University of Wisconsin, Chess Academy has been shown to be one of the tutoring providers with 4 years of high impact (statistically...
How to teach your kids chess by K. Meyers
HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS THE BASICS OF CHESS AUTHOR: Kenney Myers Moms and dads who enjoy the game of chess are often anxious to teach it to their offspring. It is a wonderful bonding experience, and makes for...
“El esfuerzo y las circunstancias tienen más impacto en el éxito que la inteligencia”
Entrevista con SUSAN POLGAR, ex campeona del mundo de ajedrez y directora del Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), de la Webster University (EEUU). Ayuda al Estudiante El ecosistema educativo tiene un triángulo esencial: estudiantes, padres y profesores....
Chess at CPS Could Get Boost With New Program, but City Isn’t on Board
Chess at CPS Could Get Boost With New Program, but City Isn’t on BoardBy Ted Cox on September 3, 2013 7:54am CITY HALL — The state’s top chess agency has been offering for years to totally fund and organize...
Awake to the benefits of chess
Awake to the benefits of chess Thursday, September 8, 2011Carl Jacobs One of the “burdens” that has consistently influenced the contributions of Double Rooks over the years is the need to have more of our young people playing and...
The impact of chess for education
American education has been in the dumpster since the 1970’s. How do we fix it? Chess could provide a start point!by Mark VoglWednesday, August 28, 2013 Want to teach your child to think? Teach them chess at a young...
Chess is on the table as an activity for the Missouri State High School
Before chess gets competitive, game of kings can be enjoyed with kids August 22, 2013By Joe Hadsall Globe Features Editor The Joplin Globe Thu Aug 22, 2013, 12:42 PM CDT JOPLIN, Mo. — Chess is on the table as...
Chess helps your brain think
Chess cool for thinking kids James GreenlandLast updated 13:00 09/08/2013 Chess. It’s a thinking person’s game, and you need only your brain to play, boasts grand master-in-the-making Roderick Morrison. Nayland College hosted an interschool regional chess tournament yesterday, with...