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Jan 43 min read

A Conversation w/ MVL

Following the Sinquefield Cup held in December 2023, I was able to catch up with Maxime-Vachier-Lagrave, (often referred to by his...

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Nov 6, 20232 min read

Chess Unleashed: Empowering Young Minds at the Intersection of Strategy & Storytelling

In the realm of education and child development, nurturing executive function (EF) skills is key to success, both academically and in the...

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Oct 16, 20231 min read

About Our Readers

As Across the Battlefield reaches one year since publication, we celebrate the more than 3,000 readers who have purchased a copy! Truly,...

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Mar 25, 20233 min read

Inspiring Kids Through Chess

The strategy. The brilliant tactics. The stunning symmetry when the pieces stand in their starting positions. Yes, chess exemplifies...

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Mar 25, 20238 min read

The Science Behind How Chess Improves Brain Function (Part 1)

The human brain is the most complex machine on planet Earth; and yes, that is still true even in the wake of Artificial Intelligence. But...

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Mar 25, 20235 min read

The Science Behind How Chess Improves Brain Function (Part 2)

The scientific evidence showing how chess improves cognitive function, logic and visuospatial processing that I covered in my last...

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