Young Players, Wise Minds
A newspaper interview with Petar Benković about why chess is valuable for children and how it develops social skills.
News, short articles, chess stories and features from Benko Chess Club.
Club activities, educational material and stories from the world of chess – all in one place.
A newspaper interview with Petar Benković about why chess is valuable for children and how it develops social skills.
An interview from M novine about chess, children, art, science and the work of the Horizont Chess Association.
An archival interview from Sremske novine about Petar Benković, his achievements and the idea of a chess school for children.
A simultaneous chess exhibition in Sremska Mitrovica, support for Wuhan and friendship with guests from Shanghai.
Signs that a child understands the basic rules, the clock, proper behaviour at the board and how to report a result.
Supportive sportsmanship, no advice during play, and encouragement after both wins and losses.
A simple daily routine: one position, one game, one idea and a short discussion.
Moving too quickly, leaving pieces undefended, forgetting king safety and playing without a plan.
How tournament games help children gain experience, independence, concentration and competitive discipline.