Chess Concepts: The Evolution of Chess Ideas

The contents of this book is a 10 lecture series for chess educators chess players and kibitzers. This is not a primer for the game. This is a Chess Appreciation course. The introductory sessions prepare the reader for some basic ideas that the teacher hopes the students understand. Then we are introduced to the evolution of ideas from the 6th century to the 21st century. This is a beautiful and exciting adventure of the mind. We meet Masters of the game who contributed to Chess Ages: The Golden AgeThe Romantic AgeThe Classical AgeThe Hypermodern AgeThe Neoclassical AgeThe Eclectic Age Chess Masters today feel more comfortable as a specific Age player; some reflect ideas from other Ages if they know their opponents history would be uncomfortable. Apart from the moves the Ages reflect the mindset of philosophy psychology even the political manipulations of the time. Introduction to these concepts to school students have had an enormous global effect. Children can now compete for their grade level at their school their district their State or Province their country and even at the World level. As with actors musicians poets authors mathematicians etc. there exists a global comradery between all chess players whenever they meet. With this in mind enjoy the journey.