I wanted to bring you a #Holiday celebrated on October 12th which is National Chess Day #NationalChessDay. If your #Homeschooling your children Chess would be a amazing game to add to your classes.
I know at one time Charlie wanted to learn to play Chess. I need to look into the Library and see if there hosting Chess Classes for Charlie to join. Then Charlie could play Chess with his Uncle Mike and also his Grandfather on his good days. Would you like to play Chess with Charlie?
If you are #Homeschooling your children research your area and look for Chess Games that are played outside and this could even be a game played with Humas for a Homeschool Field Trip and playing Chess can take place of your PE Class for the day. Plus, you will be getting outside and getting children off the #electronics and parents as well which is a Godsend isn’t it?
Then if your children are taking a Cooking Class like Charlie did you could make Cookies in the shapes of Cookies in the shapes of the Chess pieces and don’t forget to make a Chess Board as well because today it would be fun to play with your food or if that turns you off use Playdoh and remember you can make your own Playdoh there is no, need to spend money.
National Chess Day takes place every second Saturday in October. This year National Chess Day falls on October 12th this year. The royal game has been played for Centuries, and despite its limited pieces and simple layout, Chess is a complex art that has captivated players and viewers alike.
Former President Gerald Ford said it best: “For both professionals and amateurs, chess is a game that sharpens the mind, tests human faculties, and encourages healthy competition. Chess has captivated the attention of players and spectators worldwide and will continue to do so as long as competition and excellence challenge mankind.”
Chess is a two-player board game in which each player formulates a strategy and defense to capture the King. Since the early Crusades, chess has been enjoyed by millions of people in various parts of the world.
The earliest versions of the game chess differ, but from the 15th Century onwards, the design became standardized. The modern chess that we know today is adapted from old Indian and Persian games. Did you know that because I didn’t.
Chess has had a significant impact on social development, highlighted particularly in Benjamin Franklin’s famous essay titled “The Morals of Chess.” Franklin certainly elevated the status of American chess, but it is Paul Morphy who is considered the first American chess legend. Morphy is known as the best chess player of his time, and in 1857, was the first American to beat the best European chess player of the time, Adolph Anderssen.
In 1976, President Gerald Ford declared October 9th as National Chess Day. President Gerald Ford considered chess a Kings’ game and was an avid follower. This annual celebration has taken place on the second Saturday of October since 1979, with millions of beginners and experts delving into the unique world of chess. Interest in the game surged following the release of the Netflix mini-series “The Queen’s Gambit” in 2020.
National Chess Day Activities
- Whether you are a pro or a rookie, pull out your chessboard and make your move and enjoy a few games with friends, neighbors, or family.
- Chess has been the focal subject in many movies and T.V. shows and people recommend “Magnus,” “Pawn Sacrifice,” and “Queen To Play.”
- If you have the opportunity arrange a chess tournament for your friends and family. Raise the stakes and have a prize for the Grandmaster.
Facts About Chess
- The modern call actually romanticizes the game in which the old weak Vizier transformed into an all-powerful Queen.
- The 9 x 9 variant version of chess has evolved from the standard, classical chess in which a ninth piece and an additional pawn are introduced.
- Over 122 million moves make up the entire labyrinth of a knight’s trail.
- The longest chess game ever was between Nikolic and Arsovic in Belgrade1989; this chess game lasted for 269 moves and ended in a draw.
- In November 1988, the supercomputer Deep Thought became the first-ever computer to be an International Grandmaster when it beat Bent Larsen.
Why People Love National Chess Day
- Using a simple checkered layout and set pieces to move, chess is an ancient game that is more popular than ever today and this dynamic game has endless possibilities and is an art in itself.
- Chess plays an important role in connecting people of different races, cultures, classes, and Societies.
- There is no discrimination in chess, and anyone can make their move to capture the king.
- Playing chess hones an individual’s strategy-making skills and develops an analytical mind.
- Chess offers insight into the psyche of players, adding to the beauty of the game.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
