Chess Articles


The following is a list of Chess Articles that can be useful in aiding with chess research.
These articles are in PDF format and are listed in alphabetical order by title for your convenience.
If you have any suggestions or know of any additional chess material that may enhance this list please feel free to email me at BMarinello@uschesstrust.org.
2006 USCF Yearbook (Latest USCF Yearbook – From April 2007 Chess Life, revised May 31, 2007)
Chess As A Way To Teach Thinking by Dianne D. Horgan
Chess and Benjamin Franklin – His Pioneering Contributions by John McCrary
Chess and the Humanities – An Inquiry Into the Uses and Values of a Leisure Activity
Chess and the Transformation of American Values: Prospects for Popular Acceptance
Chess as Education – Character Assassination or Life of the Mind? by Tim Redman
Chess – Contributions to the Understanding of Human Cognition by Sarah E Goldin
Chess Expertise in Children by Dianne D Horgan & David Morgan
Chess Federation of Canada – School Chess Handbook
Chess Improves Academic Performance – NYC Schools Chess Program by Christine Palm
Chess in Education by John Artise
Chess in Education – A Bibliography
Chess in Education Research Summary by Robert Ferguson
Chess is for Heavies: Images of Chess in Detective Fiction
Chess Legislation- New Jersey Did It – You Can Too !
Chess Makes Kids Smart by Anne Graham
Chess Makes Kids Smarter by Dr Gerard J Dullea
Commission for Chess in Schools
Educational Benefits of Chess Summary Based on Research and Articles by Dr Robert Ferguson
Estimated Age Effects in Athletic Events and Chess – Ray C Fair
Fairfield County Advocate News Article
From Street Kids to Royal Knights by Jo Coudert
Solving Academic Problems by Dr. Robert Ferguson
Utilizing Chess To Promote Self-Esteem In Perceptually Impaired Students





