In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the paramount importance of students’ mental wellbeing. As the pressures of modern education mount, finding effective ways to alleviate stress and promote mental wellness becomes increasingly critical. Surprisingly, chess clubs offer a haven of respite amidst this tumultuous landscape. Beyond the strategic battles, chess has quietly […]
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Apr
Apr
Playing chess has a host of benefits. Social skills, emotional skills, and problem solving can all be improved by introducing chess clubs into schools. There are also some lesser known, yet undeniably important health benefits as well. Health Benefits of Chess for ADHD ADHD is a disorder that affects ~7% of people. Especially in […]
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Mar
Mar
We’ve all heard of the chess prodigies that learn to castle before eating solid food. To be honest, even our very talented coaches didn’t start with chess training that early. Coaches around the world have been discussing for years the best age to start chess training. For us it comes down to two important factors, […]
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Jun
Jun
Chess is a unique, powerful tool for healthy growth. Many countries around the world have begun to recognize the benefits of chess for a growing brain. Armenia and parts of India even have chess as a mandatory part of their curriculum, and for good reason. What are these communities seeing in chess that we might […]
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May
May
Learning chess is just like learning any other game or sport. Trying to remember every strategy and opening you’ve read about it is a mammoth task. Especially for a beginner, the game quickly takes the reins from you, and you’re reacting to your opponent more than employing your plan. That’s when it pays off to […]
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May
May
There is nothing more vital when learning chess than learning to keep your king safe. An exposed king means you could be wasting turns trying to get out of check while your opponent develops their pieces. But that’s not the worst case. You could be in for a very short game. There are a few […]
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Apr
Apr
Over the past few years, transitioning to learning chess online had become a necessity for most people. Today we have the option of returning to traditional, in-person lessons. But what have we learned over these past few years? It’s become apparent that chess education can be seamlessly transitioned to online tools, which can actually enhance […]
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Mar
Mar
Losing – arguably the most effective and frustrating tool for learning chess. Every chess great has experienced the feeling of racking up losses at one point or another, it’s inevitable. Losing is just a fact of the game. Once we learn to live with this, we can turn our attention to a more productive question: […]
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Feb
Feb
Many of us love chess as an irreplaceable pastime, and many others consider it a competitive hill to climb and conquer. Contrary to popular belief, a good chess coach is not just vital to competitive play, but rather a good coach can help you enjoy chess as a pastime just as well. We have gone […]
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Feb
Feb
Getting your son or daughter into anything of your choosing can be a challenge. When it comes to the things that children want to do, chess doesn’t always make the Top 3. It’s important that we introduce chess to children in the right way to inspire a love for the game. We have a ton […]