Resources
Welcome to the ChessBridge Foundation Resources page! Here, you'll find a curated list of helpful materials, guides, and tools to enhance your chess experience and support our mission of bringing chess to youth, seniors, and children in hospitals. Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or volunteer, these resources are designed to assist you in making the most of our programs.
Websites For Online Play:
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ChessKid: A fun, safe platform for kids to learn and play chess online with interactive lessons and puzzles.
Chess.com: Comprehensive lessons and tutorials for all skill levels.
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Tools To Take Your Game To The Next Level:
The Chess Website: Offers videos and articles on advanced chess strategies and openings.
Chessable: Interactive, science-backed chess training courses created by top chess players.
Chess Apps:
Lichess: A free and open-source chess platform with lessons, puzzles, and an active online community.
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Play Magnus: Play and learn chess with Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Champion.
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Chess King: An app designed to hep with pattern recognition and tactical motifs. Consists of chess puzzles for all levels.
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Analysis Tools:
ChessBase: Professional software for studying chess games and improving your skills.
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Scid vs. PC: A powerful, open-source chess database application.
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Chessify: A prominent chess engine website which is upheld by the world's top players.
Community and Support:
Volunteer Resources:
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VolunteerMatch: Connect with local volunteer opportunities, including those with ChessBridge Foundation.
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Idealist: Find volunteer opportunities and resources for nonprofit work.
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Parent and Teacher Guides:
US Chess Federation: Offers a comprehensive suite of resources for parents and teachers, including guides on how to start and manage school chess clubs, tips on coaching young players, and ways to integrate chess into the curriculum. They also provide information on chess tournaments and events for students.
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