Resources

Chess Websites **Chess Magnet School**
 * Chess Magnet School is available to **all students** at Paideia (no membership payment required).
 * CMS is an engaging training environment for all chess players beginning to intermediate levels.
 * Students progress at their own rate, acquiring skills and boosting their confidence at the same time.
 * Chess Magnet monitors each student's performance and keeps a record of what the student has studied, what they have mastered, and what they need more help with.

**We encourage all chess students* with internet access to sign up on CMS under their parents supervision and begin working puzzles.** It is a really great way for the coaches to track progress, pair players and customize lessons for the class. More importantly it is just a great & fun tool for your child to learn and practice chess tactics.

Two ways to sign your child up for Chess Magnet School:

1) email Katie - **she will sign your child up for you**

2) OR create a student account for your child following these steps:

Elementary Chess students
 * log on to Chess Magnet (http://www.chessmagnetschool.com)
 * create a student account (student's first & last name; nickname=first name; parent email)
 * enter the class code: **issue57**
 * //The class code is required to get the student into the Paideia Elementary class for free. Anyone not a student at the school will be removed.//
 * CMS will send you an email with your child's password (which will not be the same as the class code). At this point your child can begin training!

Junior High/HS students
 * log on to Chess Magnet (http://www.chessmagnetschool.com)
 * create a student account (student's first & last name; nickname=first name; parent or child's email)
 * enter the class code: **above88**
 * //The class code is required to get the student into the Paideia Python class for free. Anyone not a student at the school will be removed.//
 * CMS will send you or your child an email with your child's password (which will not be the same as the class code). At this point your child can begin training!

//*For the younger students (K-1) who have trouble reading/interpreting the questions, a parent would need to assist them. Just going through the first couple of levels is a good way to reinforce what they are learning in class. If you are not comfortable with your child working online there are other chess software programs out there you can purchase (Fritz// //& Chesster; ChessMaster, etc) with audio so that your child does not have to be able to read to play them.//


 * ChessKid **

A chess site for elementary kids that includes fun 10 min video lectures, online games, & puzzles. Carlos has a few free memberships to give out so let us know if you are interested in signing up your child after visiting the site. Note: there is no 's' after //kid// in chesskid.com...that is another website.

**Chess.com**

A chess site for adults or older, more experienced players (JH/HS). Video lectures, on-line games, puzzles, etc. Membership is $29-$99/year (basic - premium).

Tournaments The best way to become a better player is to go out and play! See Upcoming Tournaments. Recommended for students who have been in chess class 1 or more years. Read Tournament Tips for first time tournament players. // Note: **Scholastic** tournaments are kids-only tournaments. **Open** tournaments include adult players and are recommended for strong scholastic players who are comfortable playing against competitive adults. We will list only scholastic tournaments on the Upcoming Tournaments page. //

Summer & Holiday Camps

Coach Carlos runs a number of chess camps throughout the summer at different schools in the metro area. He will be offering a holiday camp at Pace Academy over the December break. Registration & more information.

Articles

The Case for Chess This article surveys educational and psychological studies to examine the benefits for children of studying and playing chess.

Chess in Schools Should chess be mandatory like P.E. for K-2nd grade?...

Books The Elementary Library at Paideia has a nice collection of chess books. Please email Natalie or Lauren if you'd like them to pull some for you to check out for your child.

Chess Membership Associations

United States Chess Federation (USCF) Crossville, TN USCF is the not for profit membership organization for chess players and chess supporters in the US. The organization supports chess players of all ages and strengths. It has over 80,000 members and sanctions thousands of tournaments each year. If your child plays in a rated tournament, they will need to be a member of USCF. Annual memberships for students range from $16 - $27 per year. USCF publishes two magazines including the bimonthly //Chess Life For Kids//.

Georgia Chess Association Tucker, GA This is the not for profit membership organization for chess players and chess supporters in Georgia. GCA sponsors scholastic tournaments each year including school team regional tournaments, school team state tournaments, individual grade level tournaments, and the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Tournament. Membership is not required. GCA publishes a magazine Georgia Chess six times per year. Scholastic membership costs $12 per year.

Chess Centers in metro Atlanta

North Georgia Chess Center 2450 Atlanta Hwy Suites 1401 Cumming Ga 30040 770-844-9204 __ northgachesscenter@gmail.com __
 * monthly scholastic tournaments
 * you can register online