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 | Jun 15, 2020 | Bain - John's Wisdom, Blog
“In chess as in life, when defending or attacking, a good chess player understands that one rash, ill-conceived, bad move can worsen the position and lose the game.” -John Bain, author of world’s best-selling scholastic chess workbook “Chess Tactics For Students.”... Read more 
by John Bain | Jun 15, 2020 | Bain - John's Wisdom, Blog
“In chess as in life, when it’s your opponent’s turn and the clock’s ticking, a good player is anticipating the opponent’s next move! As you improve guessing the next move, your confidence grows and more chess games are won!” -John Bain, author... Read more 
by John Bain | Jun 13, 2020 | Bain - John's Wisdom, Blog
“As in life, a good chess player must avoid reacting and instead learn to respond deliberately–unless, of course, your house is in flames and you’re running out of time! Then, move the piece closest to the clock and punch it!” -John Bain, author of world’s... Read more 
by John Bain | Jun 8, 2020 | Bain - John's Wisdom, Blog
“Remember, 95%+ of all threats in scholastic chess, as in life, are transparent, easily seen and easily defended!” -John Bain, author of world’s best-selling scholastic chess workbook “Chess Tactics For Students.” LEARN TO DEFEND AGAINST THESE TACTICS! Here John and... Read more 
by John Bain | Jun 7, 2020 | Bain - John's Wisdom, Blog
“To progress in chess, a good player must learn how to end the game in checkmate!” -John Bain, author of world’s best-selling scholastic chess workbook “Checkmate! Iteas For Students.” SOLVE CHECKMATE PUZZLES & WIN PRIZES! Here John and his wife LaVaun on wedding... Read more 
