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Originally posted by The Lack

Jon,

I agree with you my grandson who is nine and into chess back in California has excelled with his everyday school work. My daughter who is a elementary school teacher attributes it to his chess playing. He hasn’t come into his big growth pattern yet but has the mind of an engineer. He has challenged the “big guys” to a game and then proceeds to wax their butts. When it’s all over they become great friends the big of body and the big of minds.

When you come to live here contact me I know lots of people in the educational system and what you suggest is something that they should look into.

The Lack

The Lack Toons

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Thanks, Lack.Sometimes,also, chess clubs lead to tournament play and getting active in the world of chess.That also may keep some kids out of getting in trouble.When I was in grade school in the 1960s there wasn't that much going on (no chess clubs).But after Bobby Fisher, things heated up considerably.In Wa. State there has been a huge amount of school chess clubs and tournaments almost every weekend for grade school,junuor high, and high scholl kids.

Lots of chess celbrities too. I played about six years at the National Open in Las Vegas and saw lots of grandmasters and world champions too (though I was only in the middle of the paqck of players).All those trips to Vegas and I never had time for gambling or catching a show.It was a grueling tournament schedule.As many as 1100 players at these tournaments.

jon

Jon in Puyallup, Wa.