U20 Junior Chess Championships Recap
IM Carissa Yip and FM Daniel Xu discuss the intense final round of the 2023 North American Junior U20 Championship, reflecting on the crucial Nxd5 tactic and the mental resilience required after an early loss.
CIS and Its Collaboration with Chess for Unity
Will Staso discusses the mission and five core programs of Chess in the Schools (CIS), how the organization impacts over 500,000 students in NYC, and the value of their ongoing collaboration with Chess for Unity.
The Intersection of Chess & Mathematics
GM Mestel discusses how chess appeals to a sense of geometry and how the strategic thinking developed in chess relates to finding efficient and logical solutions in mathematics.
Mindset, Prophylaxis, and the Path to Law
FM Tsay discusses the profound lessons chess taught him: taking responsibility for one's actions and fostering the ability to see things from multiple perspectives (prophylaxis), which directly influenced his decision to study law.
Balance & Character: The Harvard Journey
"Chess develops your character in a great way." Christopher opens up about balancing high-level academics with competitive chess.