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Plato Goes to Monte Carlo

John FoleyMay 18, 2021May 26, 2021

A new look at randomising the game and play of chess Dice Chess brings a random element to chess. This is one way of…

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY FOR PRISONERS

John FoleyApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

THE BALEARIC EXPERIENCE by Dr Jose Francisco Suarez Roa[1] [1] Affiliation: Jose Francisco Suarez Roa, Menorca Hospital. PhD in Psychology, Master in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Specialist…

Demand for traditional chess remains in spite of online surge

John FoleyDecember 29, 2020December 30, 2020

It is clear that the chess world is becoming divided into the analogue and the digital. Some analogue players have never embraced online chess and some digital players are unlikely to return to analogue.

Teaching chess in 10 simple steps

John FoleyJuly 20, 2020July 27, 2020

Here is something so little known it could be secret: it does not matter if you cannot play chess yourself. You can learn together. Family learning is the most natural.

The role of teachers in chess education

John FoleyJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Teachers are central to education. In primary schools, teachers must teach a range of different subjects. They need not be an expert in any…

The Alabama School Chess Initiative

John FoleyJuly 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Alabama Chess in Schools (ACIS) was an innovative ground-breaking initiative to promote child development through chess in schools throughout Alabama. It took place over…