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.

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.

I recently came across this article in the Inquirer.net written by Laura Sherman. When we say “OK! That’s the end of today’s chess class,” and hear a room full of young voices saying “No, we want to stay!” that’s when we know a definite connection has been achieved. Parents ... Read More