The Morals of Chess, by Benjamin Franklin (MP3 Audio) – Ever wonder if there's more to learn from the game of chess than just strategies and defeating your opponent? This excellent essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1786, focuses on the game of chess and its many applications to life. Franklin's essay is read in this MP3 audio by Alex Wilson, a writer and stage/film actor from northern Ohio and now based in Carrboro, North Carolina.
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And, as long as we're talking about chess today, here's another great resource for you:
LEARN TO PLAY CHESS (PDF ebook) – Chess is a wonderful board game, invented thousands of years ago. Throughout its long history, it has been considered to be the ‘king’ of board games. Nowadays, it stills attracts people from all over the world, regardless of their age. Chess is not only fun, but it also improves analytical thinking, creativeness and judgment. This concise course is a complete illustrated introduction to all the rules, strategies and tactics of playing chess. If you want your kids to learn to think analytically as well has have great competitive fun, chess is your game.
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Thanks so much! Great audio resource!
Thank you very much for the resources today! Two in one day! Awesome!
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