Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon Jun 6, 2011 12:00am.
Dear Chess Parents and Teachers!
I received the following question from Theresa, a chess coach in Illinois:
“I have heard about the exchange, to exchange, and winning the exchange. This is very confusing. Could you please explain it?&rdq... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon May 23, 2011 12:00am.
Dear parents and coaches,
I got the following question from Amy, a chess mom in Ohio:
“I have heard about doubled pawns. What are they, and why are they bad?”
Nice question. Actually, this is a very complicated matter, since ... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon May 9, 2011 12:00am.
Hi Chess Parents and Coaches!
I received the following question from William, a chess dad in Colorado:
"Why should I teach my 'chesskid' to develop her pieces toward the center?"
Wonderful question! A crucial element of chess strategy is 'ce... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:00am.
Dear Chess Parents and Coaches, I was sent the following question from George, a chess dad in Atlanta:
"I heard that knights should be developed before bishops. Is that something my chesskid needs to follow? If so, why?"
Interesting question! ... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:00am.
Dear parents and coaches! I received the following question from Nikola, a chess coach in Portland, Oregon:
"What should I do if a kid copies the moves of his opponent in a chess game?"
Wonderful question! I don't think there is any chess... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:00am.
Dear Parents and Coaches!
I received the following question from Tim, a chess parent in Ohio:
"What basic checkmates does my 'chesskid' need to know before playing in a tournament?"
Excellent question. Well, first of all I would like to ... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:00am.
Hi there!
Today I will be answering a question from a chess parent, Eva, from Arizona:
"How can I teach my "chesskid" to look for his opponent's threats, and not just his own plans?"
Good question! There are two sides to all chess thinking -... Read more »
Submitted by
IM BryanSmithon Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:00am.
Hello Chess Parents and Coaches!
Today I will be answering a question which was sent to me. This question was sent by Jessica, a chess coach in Arizona:
"Who are the best player(s) for my "chesskids" to study if they want to learn to atta... Read more »