Comments for Say Yes To Chess

Comment on Learning to write down the moves by Sierra

Sierra — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:23:37 +0000

Great post and valid information for children! Love your blog layout as well – please come and visit our blog when you get the chance. Thanks!

Comment on Chess is definitely cool! by Gary Burchard

Gary Burchard — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:00:25 +0000

Laura, sorry about jumping into an old thread, but I did want to add one thing. I think you’re correct about needing to sell parents more than the kids. I’ve heard many parents complain about having to “waste” another weekend hanging out while their child plays in a tournament. Or related, they don’t have the time to spend hanging out at a tournament because they have other children to take to soccer, baseball, etc. Sports games may require a few hours of their time while chess tournaments can be a whole day or even a whole weekend.

If you’re running into this complaint, perhaps you could suggest that parents team up and take shifts “hanging out” at the tournament with each other’s children and alternately relieving each other to go take care of other business.

I enjoy your blog. Keep it up!

Comment on We need your input by Ken Bloss

Ken Bloss — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:50:41 +0000

Logical Thinking: In chess emotions are useless and usually problematic. As in life emotions usually get you into problems. If children can learn to see past their emotions and focus in on what is really important.

Comment on Learning to write down the moves by Bridget Hughes

Bridget Hughes — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:59:03 +0000

Is there a way to work out a simple code by which kids can record their moves? For example K2 for the second knight, so it becomes quicker. The only trouble would be the pawns.

Comment on Chess: An Investment in Your Child by Sherryl Perry

Sherryl Perry — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:11:32 +0000

You build a strong case for teaching children chess. In addition to teaching strategy and problem solving, I think it teaches patience. In today’s world where everything is instant and all of us are constantly bombarded by chess is a thinking game. I wish chess lessons had been available to my children. I used to take them to the YMCA for summer programs and there were lots of activities to sign up for but (as I remember) they were all physical. Chess would have been a wonderful option and something my son would have loved.

Comment on Back up plans by Sherryl Perry

Sherryl Perry — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:06:46 +0000

Love the analogy between backup plans and chess moves! How is it I’m so organized and have backup plans yet chess escapes me. I’ve played it in the past yet it’s been years. I like patience maybe?

Comment on One Child’s Chess Experience by Dnananjay Jog

Dnananjay Jog — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:40:40 +0000

What an excellent write-up!
It inspired me a lot!!

Comment on Beautiful Oil Painting by Dnananjay Jog

Dnananjay Jog — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:31:20 +0000

What an amazing concentration! Certainly noone can win against her!!

Comment on Back up plans by Sayyestochess

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Comment on Chess: An Investment in Your Child by Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:49:33 +0000

I think chess does strengthen the problem solving capabilities that are need in business. Often quick decsions are needed and options and consequences have to be determined in what seems shorter time periods.

Until reading your posts, I hadn’t thought of how children could develop these skills through chess.