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The simple creation of Geniuses in Academia and Industry – by Dr. O.T. Olabanji

“Chess is an extremely important game that tweaks the cognitive functionalities, enhances academic skills, aids rapid thought processes, boosts logical and strategic thinking, and helps to gain exceptional memory skills, creativity, focus and discipline” [1-5]. I strongly recommend it for any child or adult who aims to achieve excellence in academia, industry or in any field of endeavor.

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Scholastic Tournament Blog: 2018 Squares & Stripes

The end of July usually marks the peak of vacation season and back to school madness. For 147 dedicated chess players, it was a chance to reign supreme in the scholastic chess world. On Saturday, July 28, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosted it’s 7th monthly scholastic tournament of the year.

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Crushing (and Getting Crushed) on Lichess.org | Strategy Session - IM Eric Rosen

International Master Eric Rosen plays quick games on Lichess.org, with the help of the class. See Eric lose a rapid game and even play a 15-second game!

2018.07.31
Eric Rosen vs. nathanf314, G/10;inc5: B30 Sicilian, Nimzovich-Rossolimo attack (without …d6)
Eric Rosen vs. antoniovictortg, G/10;inc10: D00 Queen's pawn game
JDDBLACK vs. Eric Rosen, G/5;inc5: C00 French defence
AdmiralZhao vs. Eric Rosen, G/.25: A33 English, symmetrical variation

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2018 Côte d'Ivoire Rapid & Blitz Invitational: Day 5

Ten of the best players from all of Africa compete in Abidjan for the continent's strongest event of the year. The five-day event features one rapid round robin and two blitz round robins. Today is the final round robin of blitz chess. Join GM Robert Hungaski & Ben Simon for the move-by-move from Saint Louis.

2018.07.29
Chess24.com

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2018 Côte d'Ivoire Rapid & Blitz Invitational: Day 4

Ten of the best players from all of Africa compete in Abidjan for the continent's strongest event of the year. The five-day event features one rapid round robin and two blitz round robins. Today is the first round robin of blitz chess. Join GM Robert Hungaski & Ben Simon for the move-by-move from Saint Louis.

2018.07.28
Chess24.com

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