ON CHESSFine-tuning any part of game will bear fruitSaturday, May 24, 2008 2:59 AMBy SHELBY LYMANImproving at chess can seem a daunting task. But it needn’t be. It’s not like dunking a basketball or performing gymnastics. Both have undeniable...
Important Chess Tips
Power Principles of Chess CONTROL THE CENTER! What does this mean? The center consists of the squares e4, d4, e5 and d5. So this means when you start the game in the opening, place your pawns in the center...
Question for chess parents / coaches
This question is for chess parents / coaches of young players of ALL levels (absolute beginner to master). If you have a chance to ask me or other prominent scholastic chess coaches 5-10 questions which could help your player(s),...
Tips for organizers
A Playing Venueby Sevan Muradian of NA Chess Association So for my first entry I wanted to discuss a playing venue. This is one of the most difficult aspects of organizing to deal with for various reasons. Let’s talk...
Play the board
Position after 16…h3 +- This was an actual game between an Amateur and a strong GM. White (Amateur) completely outplayed the GM up to this point. White was also way up on time. The Amateur inexplicably lost in less...
Chess Coaching Tips
This was first published in my monthly www.chesscafe.com column in December 2005 Coaching TipsThere are approximately 1,600 children competing in the National K-12 / Collegiate Championship in Houston, Texas. Since I started attending a few years ago, this is...