How to become a Overberg Chess Federation Member?

You can Email Overberg Chess Federation aldopekeur@gmail.com

Does chess improve academic performance?

Chess brings out latent abilities that have not been reached by traditional educational means. It promotes logical thinking, instills a sense of self‑confidence and self‑worth, and improves communication and pattern recognition skills

How do I become a better chess player?

Know The Rules. Play Lots Of Games. Learn From Your Games. Practice With Chess Puzzles. Study Basic Endgames. Don’t Waste Time Memorizing Openings. Double-Check Your Moves.

In a 2016 study involving 100 school-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, researchers included regular chess playing in a multi-faceted treatment approach. Learning chess and learning its rules will increase the concentration of students with ADHD who have an average IQ.

How can I get my school involved in Chess?

by contacting the Overberg Schools Chess President calton7555@gmail.com

In which country did chess originate?

The earliest form of the game that’s now called chess can be dated back to India in the sixth century. Like the modern game, this predecessor, called chaturanga (or catur) was played on an 8×8 grid and featured pieces generally similar to those of modern chess.

what is the highest title a chess player can earn?

he other alternatives are not real chess titles. Grandmaster (abbreviated GM) is a title that players can earn and which they carry for life. The grandmaster title was awarded for the first time in 1950 to 27 players. Since then, the requirements to achieve the highest chess title have changed tremendously.

How can we see what events are available in the Western Cape Region?

You can visit our Calendar page for upcoming events in the Western Cape.

What is the difference between school and federation chess?

There really is no deference, we believe the kids play the better they became, so all chess tournaments is important especially for selection purposes like the South Africa Junior Chess Championship.

Does Chess form part of Sport or Culture?

The Overberg Chess Federation is hard at work to make chess a sport in the Overberg Schools. We we also busy with couching and abettor structures.

News – Overberg Chess Federation

OCF Open 9 April 2022

Overberg Schools Trials – Primary & High School

Overberg & Western Cape Sports Awards 2021

2021 Rural Cup Juniors & Seniors

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How to become a Overberg Chess Federation Member?

Does chess improve academic performance?

How do I become a better chess player?

Chess and ADHD

How can I get my school involved in Chess?

In which country did chess originate?

what is the highest title a chess player can earn?

How can we see what events are available in the Western Cape Region?

What is the difference between school and federation chess?

Does Chess form part of Sport or Culture?

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