Parents' Corner

I am often asked what is the secret to my chess success? Answer? Work way harder & smarter than the competition.

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Win with Grace! Lose with Dignity! This has long been a motto of mine! But this is now more important than ever, in the age of Social Media and instant gratification.

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

Chess parenting is an important factor in children's success. There is no one size fits all. But here are some of my recommendations.

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: