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Why chess software is important?

6/23/2015

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In modern days, kids are making progress much faster than previous generations. Becoming a GM under 20 used to be a great feat 30 years ago, Kasparov became GM at age 18, now it sounds like a failure. Kids are getting at young age of 15, 14, 13, and even 12. People are no longer surprised anymore when a new record is announced.

Why? Computer! Chess software have greatly shorten kids' learning curve. If you are still working with books and board exclusively, you may want to check out this new powerful tool.

Normally a computer software that trains tactics contains more than 1000 problems. It can track your child's progress, measure his/her problem solving skills, and create quizzes with randomly selected problems to test your child under time pressure. Your child can repeat his/her practices with the software in different ways. There is no need for setting up a board, which consumes a lot time. Often, the younster already sees the solution before the position is setup on the board. There is no need to flip to the end of the book for checking answers. When your child makes a mistake, s/he will also get some hint on screen to correct his/her mistake. 

How much do all these conveniences cost? $10 to $20. Not more expensive than a chess book.

There are a lot of chess software available. From my personal experience, I recommend ChessOK software. They are adapted from Russian chess books, and consists trainings from tactics, endgames, middlegames, strategies, to openings. I am working on organizing my recommandation list on the "Software" tab of this blog.


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Dio Marsaille link
10/15/2018 06:21:26 pm

It got me when you said that software chess measures the progress of the child, their problem-solving skills, and even test their ability to deal with time pressure. Since my brother wanted to become a future chess grandmaster, I think it is a good idea to start off with this. At least, even without the guidance of an adult, he will still learn what he needs to learn as long as he keeps the desire and discipline up. I will mention this to our parents.

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