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“Results show that just one year of chess tuition will improve a student's learning abilities, concentration, application, sense of logic, self-discipline, respect, behavior and the ability to take responsibility for his/her own actions.”

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Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov is a renowned chess grandmaster, writer, and activist. Born on April 13, 1963, he is considered one of the greatest chess players in history, having won multiple world chess championships. Kasparov's achievements are not limited to the chessboard; he is also a prominent figure in social and political activism, promoting the culture of chess and advocating for democratic ideals. more

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Author:Vladimir Kramnik
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“You must not, when you have gained a victory, use any triumphing or insulting expressions, nor show too much of the pleasure you feel; but endeavour to console your adversary, and make him less dissatisfied with himself by every kind and civil expression that may be used with truth; such as, you understand the game better than I, but you are a little inattentive, or, you play too fast; or, you had the best of the game, but something happened to divert your thoughts, and that turned it in my favour.”

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“Chess is a good way to learn, to keep your brain fit and the ego in check, a mental form of your local gymnasium. Those who see chess merely as a means of self-proof make the game experience uncomfortable and drive many of the better, more sensitive brains to analysis, correspondence, problems, studies and the like.”

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Author:Peter Abelard
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