It's true! Study after study has proven that chess playing improves critical thinking skills and academic achievement. In fact, chess is a required part of elementary curriculum in thirty countries. Former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrence Bell, known
Two homeschooled brothers (both Oregon state chess champions) created this award-winning ThinkQuest Jr.
ChessKIDS Academy is my pick of the day for parents, educators and students interested in chess for beginners.
Although it is not free, the Internet Chess Club is the premier place to play real-time interactive chess online.
"An hour to learn, a lifetime to master.
