Problem Solving and Soft Skills

Originally published on 22 June, 2019
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With the school year completed for most of our student chess players we decided to organise a chess event with longer time controls. These opportunities will allow students additional time to plan, analyse and record their games.

So we organised three rounds of play with a time control of G30. They were also required to record their moves for the first 20 minutes. This allowed them to sharpen their recording skills and provides a record of their opening play which can be reviewed by their chess coached.
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Over the next weeks the time control will be increase to allow players even more time for their games and to apply what they have learnt over the pass months and during summer classes. They will grow to appreciate that planning and problem solving alway benefit from taking time to consider solutions.

We also invited six players to this event. Four of the invited players were from BGT Chess Club and the remaining players are not affiliated with any chess clubs. The invited players provided variety and allowed players to socialise and broaden their chess circles. We believe that this is always good for children.
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We will continue to orgnising playing opportunities for scholastic chess players. If you have student players or a club that is interested in a friendly match or chess play then feel free to contact Nimble Minds Chess at kean@nimblemindschess.org
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