Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 21:07:25 12/30/01
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Some info on "Chess Kids": 1 customer at Amazon.com reviewed it, giving it the maximum rating of 5 stars, with this comment: Realistic and Motivating Documentary about Kids and Chess..., October 13, 2000 Reviewer: A viewer from Inman, SC USA This film shows what life is really like in the world of kids' chess. It's a great educational film for parents, teachers and kids to inspire as well and show the importance of being well-rounded. In this video we are shown the world of chess tournaments through the children's eyes as they share their thoughts and feelings about the game that many have devoted their lives to. You can hear young children talk about their likes and dislikes of the game in their own words. Listen to their parents concerns and dreams for their children. It's a great video to inspire all, in particular, more girls to think about entering into the world of chess. This film doesn't glamorize chess, it shows it like it is, yet it can make just about anyone excited about this amazing and challenging game! Even if you know nothing about this intriguing game, if you are thinking about learning more about the world of chess, as either an adult, parent, teacher or for one of your children, I highly recommend adding this video to your collection. Editorial Reviews Publishers Weekly "Hamrick's fine documentary provides chess aficionados with an adreline rush, and perhaps offers novices some incentive to take up the game." Description Lynn Hamrick Productions the producer of CHESS KIDS also produced with AIT,the award-winning PBS Series The U.S. Constitution with Bill Moyers, as well as many other notable educational films and shorts. Billboard Moira McCormick "One of the finest kids' videos Child's Play has seen lately" School Library Journal Fritz Mitnick "..this charming film has a message about determination for everyone" Video Librarian Randy Pitman "Highly recommended...exceptionally entertaining" Los Angeles Times Jack Peters "The most realistic portrayal of tournament chess I've seen." From the Producer I decided to make a film about chess prodigies when I read about the phenomenal Judit Polgar who at the time was the youngest grandmaster ever, even beating Bobby Fischer's record! About the Producer Lynn Hamrick is an award-winning director with feature film, television and documentary credits. Her feature film SPLITSVILLE with Christopher Lambert is currently airng on SHOWTIME and The Movie Channel, her feature FINDING KELLY is also airing in SHOWTIME. Lynn is the recipient of the Director's Guild Award and a Cable Ace Nomination. CHESS KIDS won Best Documentary in its category at the Chicago International Film and Video Festival as well as a Parent's Guide Children's Media Award, a Kids First Award, a Gold Apple from the NEMN, a Cine Golden Eagle,and other film festival awards. This was all from this page at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JGL6/ref=ase_barnetchessclubo/002-1367319-5157663 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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