Chess Club

Countless researchers and studies have shown over the years that chess is good educational tool for children to improve abilities in reasoning, comprehension, concentration, reading, persistence, planning, logic, problem solving, patience, decision-making, objectivity, math, self-control, commitment, and thinking development. Just as athletics are a part of the required agenda at schools in the United States, chess has been that way in the European nations abroad.

Many schools are now finding chess as an essential way of helping kids grow mentally. In this technologically driven world, chess helps aid in the synthesis and growth of certain areas in the brain and mind where many children can benefit as they grow older.

Currently, Monticello Academy Chess Club coach is taught by Dr. Eric Schiller. Dr. Eric Schiller has been widely considered one of the world’s foremost chess analysts, writers, and teachers. He is the author of over 100 chess books. Dr. Schiller is a National and Life Mater, and International organizer (F.I.D.E), and the official trainer for many America’s top young players. He has acted as coach of the United States delegation to the World Youth Championships (1996, 98) and has been coach of American teams at the World Youth Team Championships. He has also presided over world championship matches dating back to 1983.

Dr Eric Schiller web site is at http://www.ericschiller.com/

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