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Moving forward

It looks like I'm on track to finish Theory of Comp this term. I only need to do CS533 for next term, but when I came in one weekend, Jules talked me into signing up for the FGPA class so we'll see. I really need to make more progress on my thesis but my advisor is happy with the progression of things. I really meant to come to the PSAS meeting tonight but then I found out I had to pick up my son from Lincoln High School -- they play chess every Wed. He was playing a senior that is the top player in the state (and my son is just a freshman). I'm really proud of him -- but Jesuit is mostly an athletic school (not brain athletics like chess) so their resources are limited to help the chess players advance -- the teacher is open to resources I could find to help them. Anyhow, will be closer to graduating... can't wait.

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Thanks Neal!

I will definitely check out that book, my son is sort of addicted to playing chess -- he's done so since preschool and we all admire him for never giving up and hanging in there until the end. He plays in every tournament he can and has his collection of trophies. I think its great that he has a passion for chess --- it teaches so many life skills -- persistence, critical thinking, planning, patience, etc...
  • By jfisch at 2006-11-30 23:13
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The Best Chess Book

ever is Best Lessons of a Chess Coach by Sunil Weeramantry. I own a lot of chess books, have read/studied dozens more, and this one is in a class by itself.

Unless your son is already an expert or better, this book will make him a much better player.

I have no financial or personal connection to the author or publisher.