Being a Grandmaster and a Chess Mom can be tricky sometimes. After a lot of dedication and hard work, my elder son Tommy finally broke through and won the National 2nd Grade Championship in December 2006. He also became the #1 ranked 7 year old in the country. This was the beginning of the downfall. […]
Important Scholastic Coaching Tips
Coaching Tips Since I started attending scholastic chess events some years ago when my children began to play chess, I saw things in a different light and there were routines my sons and I have to follow. The most important thing is that my sons have to enjoy playing chess, studying the game and competing […]
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 ages of the children. From the age of 2 or 3 years old, you can start […]
Seminario con Susan Polgar en Costa Rica – XXVIII Pan-American Youth Chess Festival
Festival Panamericano de la Juventud San José 2017 http://fcacostarica.com/panamericano-2017/ XXVIII PAN-AMERICAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN AND GIRLS SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA 2017 I. INVITATION. The Confederation of Chess for America (CCA) and the Costa Rica Chess Federation (FCACR), are pleased to invite all National Chess Federations of the Americas to the XXVIII Pan-American Youth Chess […]
India wins Belaya Ladya scholastic championship
The 48th final tournament of the traditional all-Russian scholastic chess team event Belaya Ladya (also known as White Rook) finished in Dagomys, Sochi. Since 2015, Belaya Ladya welcomes teams from foreign countries. This year, almost 100 teams from 80 regions of Russia and 17 countries of the world took part in the final event. Apart […]
How chess can help kids in so many ways
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, deep in thought. There are no video monitors. Not an electronic cable to be found. Instead, […]
12 yr old Cahree Myrick nationally recognized for winning SuperNationals K-8 under 1000 section
National chess champion, 12, honed his moves at Baltimore barbershop Cahree Myrick defeated 249 other players across the country to claim the title by Kevin Skiver Jun 1, 2017 To call Cahree Myrick, 12 (http://www.uschess.org/msa/MbrDtlTnmtHst.php?15395555), smart is to call the sun bright. The Roland Park Middle School student has maintained straight A’s in school while […]
Fantastic Scholastic Chess Program Earns National Recognition
Franklin Co. Chess Program lands national attention Bracey Harris , The Clarion-Ledger Published 6:27 p.m. CT March 2, 2017 BUDE — In the last days of an unseasonably warm February, the windows inside this Franklin Lower Elementary classroom located in the small rural town of Bude (population 1,000) could rival a Siren’s deadly lullaby of […]
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 about all the pieces and how they move. In addition, you must practice and think about […]
Turkish Cadet and Youth Championships Breaks a New Record
Turkish Cadet and Youth Championships Breaks a New Record 2017 Turkish Cadet, Youth and Senior Chess Championships simultaneously started on 22 January 2016 in Antalya. The Championships are hosting over 2.500 players and more than 6000 people in total (players, parents, arbiters, trainers and officials) from all 81 provinces of Turkey making this event yet […]