Chess is in the news this week: Recently, the reigning world champion, Magnus Carlsen, accused a competitor, Hans Niemann, of cheating during a tournament earlier this year. A few days ago, Carlsen resigned after just a single move in a highly anticipated rematch with...
Our tutors are the tops! Each and everyone is special in their own way and they bring their unique talents to chess education! Check out our interview with our September Tutor of the Month, Ana! Where are you from and where do you live now? I am from Brazil and now...
Our tutors are the tops! Each and everyone is special in their own way and they bring their unique talents to chess education! Check out our interview with our June Tutor of the Month, EllaRose! 1. Where are you from, and where do you live now? I grew up in Gary,...
Our tutors are magical and marvelous! Each and everyone is special in their own way and they bring their unique talents to chess education! Check out our interview with our May Tutor of the Month, Tara Where are you from and where do you live now?Hello everyone! I...
One of Chesslandia’s proudest traditions was playing practical jokes on April Fools’ Day. One year, Bea and Bop glued King Chomper’s chess pieces down; when he went to play his morning game they were all stuck to the board! Another time, the pawns switched places in...
It’s no secret—kids love to “play pretend.” In fact, education experts have known for decades that imaginative social play takes up 68-75% of kids’ after-school time, and that structured role-play has been proven to trigger the development of a wide range of cognitive...
