How Three Chess Friends Battled Demons and Saved Two Lives

For the three men — Frank Ames, Paul Trahan and Lincoln Cyrus — that day last September began an unlikely chain of events ...

From volunteer coaches to Guardians’ Steven Kwan, chess is more than a game (photos)

The value of teaching chess to young kids exceeds simply learning how to move pieces on a board. Local volunteers have made ...
Washington Times

Dismantled dynasty: Webster University shutters chess program

One of the most dominant dynasties in college chess history won’t be coming back for the fall semester. In a stunning development, St. Louis-based Webster University announced it was eliminating its ...
Mena FN

Azerbaijan Chess Federation Enhances Youth Training Program

The leadership of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF) held a meeting with the parents of chess players representing the national youth and junior teams, AzerNEWS reports. The President of the ...
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Webster University ends chess program

Webster University is cutting its celebrated chess program due to financial losses and visa restrictions, sparking concern among St. Louis chess enthusiasts. Trump wants heads to roll after Freedom ...
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Helping Hand: Mentors and Masters program teaches Wichita kids life skills through chess

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita organization is using chess to teach young children life skills. Students at Holy Savior Catholic Academy are mastering chess through the Mentors and Masters Youth ...
St. Louis American

Chess program brings together students, first responders, athletes

A St. Louis-area student faces off against a fireman over a chessboard during the First Responders C.H.E.S.S. mentoring event held Thursday at Busch Stadium. The program uses chess to build ...
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Wichita students learn strategy, problem-solving through weekly chess program

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Chess is becoming a popular activity at Holy Savior Catholic Academy in Wichita. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Masters and Mentors organization visits the school to teach the ...
The Boston Globe

‘More than just a game’: Free chess classes aim to reduce youth violence in Boston

The young chess player reached instinctively toward his threatened king, scanning the board for safe haven — until his instructor stepped in with a question. “If you move your king out of check, what ...
KLFY News 10

Chess program inspires Opelousas students, boosts academics

OPELOUSAS, La.. (KLFY) — The Detroit City Chess Club delivered new chess kits to students at Creswell Middle School this week to help the “Tigers” establish a competitive program. The initiative aims ...
InfoQ

Java Explores Carrier Classes to Extend Data-Oriented Programming beyond Records

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
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Columbia-based chess program expands to Charleston schools, aims to broaden who plays the game

NORTH CHARLESTON — On a recent fall afternoon, a group of students at Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori Elementary leaned over a chessboard, their eyes fixed on coach Susan Key as she pointed at each piece ...