Surprise: Chess popularity rising among Maine’s youthMore school teams are cropping up as young players compete for and win titles at both the state and national levels.By Kelley Bouchard Staff Writer Oscar McNally scans the chess pieces and carefully...
The game’s quiet explosion
The game’s quiet explosionPublished: Friday | June 15, 2012 Claire Clarke, Contributor Volume 1. No. 28 As the quiet explosion of chess continues across the island, full-time coaches dedicated to the growth and spread of chess among the young...
Should chess be promoted? Are changes needed?
Should Chess Be Promoted? Are changes needed?For years, chess in the United States relied on the incredible success of Bobby Fischer. Memberships went up. Interest in the game went up. Revenues went up. Everything seemed to look good. Unfortunately,...