From the US Chess Federation and director Jenny Schweitzer comes the short documentary, The Magic of Chess. “Filmed at the 2019 Elementary Chess Championships at the Nashville Opryland resort, a group of children share their uninhibited, philosophical insights about the benefits of chess.” Jenny Schweitzer added: “For me, as a mother of a child who simply loves the game, it was my intention to focus not on the competitive aspects of the chess world, but rather what a deep commitment to chess can potentially offer someone, young or old.” If this whets your appetite, explore some of our chess resources below.
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Every person should play chess. I learned as a child but didn’t start playing consistently until my 30’s. I immediately saw improvements in my decision making. It teaches you how to see the bigger picture when thinking