Chess in schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsFWkO5RcfY&feature=youtu.be   School and learning are words which are synonymous with one another. We have always understood school to be the place where our children will learn all the skills and information they will need to build a foundation for further learning, or prepare them for work. We never think of the national curriculum as … Continue reading Chess in schools

Chess for older people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrM6tcya2w My interview with Check Mates tutor Jon Lloyd   Chess has many appealing aspects as a game. It bridges language barriers, cultural differences and generational divides. The game can be learned by anyone, and perfected by no one, unless you count computers. The benefits to playing the game are many, and this is especially … Continue reading Chess for older people