Developing Chess Talent – Chess and autism Chess is a suitable sport for many children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Scientific research on this subject is lacking, also on an international level, but experience indicates that chess stimulates social, emotional and cognitive development. A new book, "Developing Chess Talent", by Karel and IM Merijn van Delft, uses case histories to illustrate this assumption.

New York is in the midst of a youth movement in chess. Robert Hess and Alexander Lenderman are the most recent teen stars to join Grandmaster ranks, but there are a couple of others who have those aspirations. Justus Williams and Josh Colas are two of the hottest stars in scholastic chess today. Both are 11-years old and are blazing a path to the National Master title. Both have ambitions to earn the coveted the coveted Grandmaster title.

chessdrumThe Chess Drum was nice enough to mention Chess-Coach.net on the site this week. The Chess Drum has been cataloging chess history amongst blacks around the world for eight years. Some of the exciting features of the Chess Drum include the Drum Majors of Chess and Historic Moments.

Where: Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Rd, Norcross GA 30093 (please use entrance farthest from I-85) Format: 5-round, unrated, Swiss-style tournament; open to all Georgia students in grades K-12; In 13 sections, one for each grade, with 30 minutes per player as the time control. Prizes: Trophies to all who score 3.5 ... Read More

Appleton Early Learning Center has participated in our pilot program with 4 and 5 year old students.  This program was conducted over a six week period. We have been able to demonstrate that children can learn and demonstrate critical thinking skills at this age. We are looking forward to continuing with this ... Read More