Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 20:56:37 12/30/01
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John, I did a search on the Internet and found this place to order the video. I'm sure you'll find many others if you do a search (in case you wish to find the lowest price or a familiar seller): http://www.taosnet.com/chesskids/ By the way, I forgot to mention that I never charged a cent when I was teaching chess to kids. I worked with the children of friends and co-workers (I'm a software engineer). Two of my students became Massachusetts state champions in their respective age groups. The following year, one of them repeated the title, but the other was knocked off by Ilya Gurevich, who shortly thereafter became the World Under-13 champion. Having my students do well was more gratifying than any tournament or trophy I ever won myself. Best regards, -Roy. On December 30, 2001 at 16:46:43, John Pahl wrote: >Hello, > We have seen the video "Searching for Bobby Fischer" . I thought it was great. >My son, not so sure. Just another movie to him. Anyway I would be interested in >watching the documentary "Chess Kids" > Do you know were i could find this video to buy. > >Thanks, > John > > >On December 30, 2001 at 14:03:12, Roy Eassa wrote: > >>Hi John, >> >>I have had some significant experience in teaching chess to children. I think >>that just about any time and energy you spend in that area is "doing it right." >>Back when I was active in teaching chess, there were no computer programs to >>help, so my first-hand experience may be somewhat out of date, but I know that >>spending the "quality time" is what matters most. With your son starting so >>early, he has plenty of time to become a very strong player (if he wishes, of >>course). The earlier the start, the greater the potential, all other things >>being equal. >> >>Chessmaster is a very good tool, especially for the price. There are also good >>books, videos, organizations, clubs, etc., and good web sites for helping a >>child learn, enjoy, and improve at chess. I am about to leave my house, so I >>don't have the time to search out the details right now, but you might start >>with a Google.com search. >> >>You and your son might also enjoy watching the documentary "Chess Kids", which >>has played on PBS and can be bought on video tape. And don't forget the >>Hollywood movie, "Searching for Bobby Fischer," which starred some big-name >>actors. These movies don't teach chess per se, but they are encouraging and >>enjoyable. >> >>I was not lucky enough to have a parent who played chess when I was a child. I >>think a parent and child enjoying chess together is a great thing for both of >>them, and wish you years and years of chess happiness with your son! >> >> -Roy Eassa, Massachusetts, USA >> >> >>On December 30, 2001 at 12:17:41, John Pahl wrote: >> >>>Hi, >>> Just found this message board today, looks great! >>>Was wondering what you think about using chessmaster 8000. >>>Got it for my son (age 6) for x-mas. Ok it was for me to, but anyway I read >>>about the kids room it has and thought it would be great for him. >>> >>>He learned how to play chess last summer when he was 5 and i have been using >>>chess puzzle book and playing games with him. He loved doing the chess puzzles >>>from the books. I would set up the board from the book and he would solve the >>>mate. >>> >>>Then I found ICC trainingbot. Wow, even better. Now he can sit at the computer >>>and do puzzle after puzzle with out my help at all. >>> Know he has chessmaster 8000 and is doing all the kids room things on it. >>> >>> Anyone else using chessmaster to help with there kids chess game? >>> >>> Anyone that works with teaching chess to kids have any advice for me in what I >>>am doing right or wronge in teaching my son? >>> >>>Looking forward to hearing some good advice. >>> >>>Thanks, >>> Happy New Year! >>> John R. Pahl ICC user name (pahl) >>> South Dakota, USA
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