Resources

Other Chess Links

In addition to the above links for coalition members, here are a few more informative chess website links:

History of Chess

• History of Chess – Wikipedia’s robust exposition.
• Chess During World War II – The World Chess Hall of Fame looks at how chess was used as a diversion for prisoners of war.
• Origins and Myth of Chess – This brief article talks about myths surrounding the origins of the game of chess.
• History of Computer Chess – from the Computer History Museum

Chess Rules

• Rules of Chess – Wikipedia outlines the basic rules of chess and their history.
• Sportsmanship and Etiquette –  The Illinois Chess Association provides their rules for sportsmanship and etiquette for scholastic tournaments. Useful as a classroom guide.

Chess, Mathematics, and Psychology

• Mathematics in Chess – An examination of the math underlying the knight’s ability to move reveals why this piece is often the focus of puzzles.
• Effects Chess Has on Cognitive Skills – Research into the effects of chess instruction on academic performance has found some benefits.
• Computer Chess History – A mathematical game like chess is well-suited to computerized adaptations.
• Chess and a Child’s Development –  This article discusses how chess can help a child learn a variety of skills useful in school and beyond.

Other Chess Organizations

• FIDE – the International Chess Federation. The governing body for international chess play.
• US Chess – the governing body for competitive chess in the United States. Affiliate chess federation/association websites for each state can be found through internet searches to find schedules for chess tournaments in your area.
• U.S. Chess Federation – Chess in Education Committee – A newly formed (2022) committee of US Chess.
• European Chess Union – the governing chess body for the European Union.
• European Chess Union – Education Commission – the Chess in Education body within the European Chess Union.
• European Chess Union – Education Portal – Discover the leading edge Chess in Education projects implemented and ongoing in Europe.