Chess for Kids

Chess earlier days was considered a game to be played by elderly people. Introduction of Chess Clocks, improvements in time control, Fischer time control, simplified rules, Introduction of Age group championships starting from Under 7 have revolutionized chess and has made it popular among kids. Chess shall be taught for kids at the age of 4+ or 5. Chess develops academic abilities, social behavior at the very young age. Here are the heroes of Mangalore who won laurels and have made us proud( Age -Below 10). These are also excelling in their studies:

Anantharam R U - Age now 8
State Under 7 Champion - 2006

Andrea D'souza - Age now 9
State Under 7 Girls Champion- 2005

Ankitha Rajaram - Age now 8
Asian Under 7 Girls InterSchool Bronze Medallist, Team Gold winner

Shabdik Varma - Age now 9
Under 10 Joint winner in National Level Sangli Chess Festival- 2007
State Under 7 Champion- 2005
State Under 9 Runner Up- 2007


Sharan Rao - Age now 7
State Under 7 Champion 2007