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Learning chess via email
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Technology is at hand to help teach the royal game
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CHESS IS fun if one knows how to play it. Many parents are keen to get their kids involved in the game, but fail because they either don't have to time or the kids are too busy watching TV.
To change this situation, the Kovai Kids Chess Academy (KKCA) proposes to teach the game through email. The Academy has joined hands with reputed coaches and experienced players to offer a variety of courses at different levels.
"We have designed the courses after understanding the nuances of e-mail coaching. Also, our contact with foreign students and other State players has helped us a great deal," says T.D. Krishnamoorthy of KKCA.
Advantages of email
Why e-mail? "Through email, you can coach children based on their requirements. We can conduct regular tests, get feedback and update materials according to their learning speed," he adds.
E-mail also cuts down time and cost and allows an individual to play the game at his or her leisure.
Which is better? Online learning or classroom sessions? "Everything depends on the individual. Of course, playing in an academy is always thrilling," avers FIDE-rated coach V. Vijayaraghavan.
He says that this concept was in his mind for long but it took some time to lend it shape. "It is a slow process, but has its own advantages. Someone who has basic knowledge about the game will find it an ideal site."
Course content
The course plans to cover the concepts of check and checkmate, the value and importance of pieces, control of squares, stalemate, enpassant, opening principles, draw and rules, attack and threat, exchange, double attack and fork, pin, simple endings and many more.
KKCA plans to charge a nominal amount to ensure that an individual learns the game seriously.
To improve the skills of its players who are participating in State and National championships, the KKCA has also introduced a game called Playing Partners on the Net.
To maintain secrecy, the playing software, server and password authenticity will be given as per the selection of the players. The main purpose of the scheme is to give stronger players a chance to share their experiences. Live demo of coaching methods, software and other tools will also be on show at the KKCA.
For details, contact T.D. Krishnamoorthy at 093631-
00306 or email: kovaichess@yahoo.com or call V. Vijayaraghavan at 09363209486 or email: vvragh2k1@yahoo.com.
R.R.
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