A noteworthy additional discovery from the study is that when parents were asked why some of their other children didn't play chess, lack of ability was only reported as a reason for girls.

The federation has plans to teach the game to more children with disabilities, and work with the International Chess ...

rows of long tables are lined with chess sets, with about 200 children deep in play. The room is silent, the children's behaviour impeccable, with no tantrums or raised voices. All look utterly ...

The program, held in the Rego Park-based elementary school, was previously funded by Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr.'s office and ran ...