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Ideas, lessons and chess news.
Tips for young players, notes for parents, and stories from the chess world.
Your child’s first chess tournament: what parents should know
A complete guide for parents before a child’s first chess tournament: choosing an event, registration, practice, what to pack, venue rules, and handling results.
How to choose a chess academy in Ratnagiri: a checklist for parents
Looking for chess classes in Ratnagiri? Use this 8-point checklist to compare academies: coaches, batch size, syllabus, tournaments, progress tracking and fees.
What is the right age to start chess? A parent’s guide
Is your child too young for chess? Signs of readiness, what classes look like at each age, how to start at home, and why it is never too late to begin.
7 ways chess helps your child in school and in life
Chess builds focus, patience, problem-solving and resilience. Here are 7 practical ways chess classes help children grow, on and off the board.
New name, same mission: Ratnagiri Chess Academy is now ChessDotes 64 Squares
Ratnagiri Chess Academy is now ChessDotes 64 Squares. Why we changed our name, what stays the same, what’s new, and what it means for students and parents.