Chess

A – Sally

When I was about 8, I spent a lot of time with my grandfather, who was quite ill. He taught me how to play chess, and we spent some lovely hours engaged in battle. When he finally died, my love for the game got stronger, and I started spending time in the park on Sundays playing speed chess. Some may think it’s the same game as normal chess, but the thinking process is not the same.

B – Oscar

One of the most popular clubs at school was chess club, and all my friends used to disappear, and go and play. I didn’t know how to, so I went to the library and took out all the reading material I could find to teach myself the game, because I didn’t want to make a fool of myself with my friends. It didn’t take long before I became quite good, and started beating my friends in chess club. I feel quite proud of myself for my achievements.

C – Janet

I have been playing chess for many years and realize that there is so much for me to learn. I get a lot of pleasure from teaching my daughter how to plan her moves and try to see what the other player is thinking. It’s a very powerful educational tool. She is only thirteen, but has already started winning competitions, which makes me feel very proud.

1) Who relied on books to get better?

2) Who helped another person improve?

3) Who likes playing the game outdoors?

4) Who learnt the game from a family member?

5) Who had social problems because of the game?

6) Who enjoys different forms of the game?

7) Whose self-confidence has improved by playing the game?