Parents' Corner

Q: My children know the basic rules of chess and how the pieces move. What is next?

You can be as great as you want. Set realistic goals & give 110% to accomplish those goals. Never give up!

The key question is do your children want to be chess groupies or do they want to be the best they can be?

I have been asked thousands of questions by parents over the years. Here are just some of the more common questions.

Winning and losing is just a part of the game. There are valuable lessons that all children can learn with either result. Therefore, it is up to the parents and coaches to motivate them to learn and do the right things. Here are some of my suggestions to the parents and coaches of young players:

National Geographic Chess Documentary “My Brilliant Brain” - Featuring GM Susan Polgar