by Nathaniel Basch-Gould | Mar 29, 2022 | Benefits of Chess, Uncategorized
This Women’s History Month, it was our honor to sit down with Grandmaster Jennifer Shahade to ask her about her life in chess, what the game means to her, and her advice for kids who want to play competitively. In addition to being a two-time U.S. Women’s...
by Nathaniel Basch-Gould | Mar 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ask any Grandmaster and they’ll tell you: The road to chess success is paved with unforced errors, face-palm moments, and flat-out mistakes! In fact, many psychologists now insist that learning from your mistakes is the best way to hone a new skill. It may not be...
by Nathaniel Basch-Gould | Mar 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Story Time Chess transforms the learning experience for kids as young as three, using fun, engaging, silly stories to illustrate the game’s rules and strategies. Kids need to know why a piece moves the way it does; stories provide the most satisfying and...
by Nathaniel Basch-Gould | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s not a debate or a matter of opinion: The annals of chess history are lined predominantly with men of European birth or descent. And though a walk through New York’s Union Square or Washington Square Park today might reveal a diverse tapestry of humans challenging...
by Nathaniel Basch-Gould | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ah, Valentine’s Day, the one day every year when those chalky little candy hearts actually taste half-decent. At the risk of over-sugaring your young ones, here’s a fun Valentine’s Day story and mini-game for every skill level! Supplies needed: chessboard chess...