Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 21:03:45 12/30/01
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OK, I found the video several places for more money than that first place ($15), but Amazon.com has it for about $15 also: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JGL6/barnetchessclubo/002-1367319-5157663 On December 30, 2001 at 23:56:37, Roy Eassa wrote: >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help, so my first-hand experience may be somewhat out of date, but I know that 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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