by John Bain | May 8, 2021 | 2021 World Chess Championship, Blog
2002World Chess Championship Under 12! Nepo at far right in photo with Magnus standing next to him. In 2002, Russia’s Ian “Nepo” Nepomniachtchi won the World Chess Championship – Under 12 category, edging Norway’s Magnus Carlsen on a... Read more 
by John Bain | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 1: Basic Psychology & Chess Skills for Students! by John Bain PSYCHOLOGY Three Psychological Practices for Strong Chess Many parents, teachers, coaches and students ask, “How do chess players grow stronger?” Surprisingly, a player may increase strength... Read more 
by John Bain | Mar 16, 2021 | Bain - John's Wisdom, Blog
“Real chess, like real life, is timed. Learn how to use the clock!” -John Bain, author of world’s best-selling scholastic chess workbook Chess Rules For Students. John and his wife LaVaun on wedding day. John lives in Corvallis, Oregon, in the USA with his... Read more 
by John Bain | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Making “Chess Clubs For Students” Work! by John Bain Build a robust, well-attended, successful scholastic chess club! Learn how to start, organize and run a fun and strong chess club in school! For the parent, coach or teacher who wants to... Read more 
by John Bain | Mar 7, 2021 | Blog, Chess Improves Lives, Chess in the News!, Prodigies in Chess
Ottomar Ladva by John Bain Born June 17, 1997 in Haapsalu, Estonia, Ottomar is a chess Grandmaster and a four-time Estonian Chess Champion–winning the title in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018! In 2013 at 15 years old, he was the youngest player to win the Estonian... Read more 
