BRIGHT FUTURE TO TURKISH CHESS YOUTH
In the 2012 World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey, they fielded in 3 teams as host nation. A nucleus of young Turkish chess players in the 3rd team had a photo session with me and teammate Elizabeth Manuel. The staggering Chess in School program in Turkey resulted in them hosting their 2nd Olympiad after the 2000 hosting. They plan to bid again for 2020 WCO but the best host ever, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia won the bidding during the 2016 WCO in Baku, Azerbaijan.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
CHESS IN SCHOOL IN TURKEY -- THE BEST!!!
DURING the Asian Chess Summit held in Al Ain, UAE from August 28-Sept. 01, 2016 a report by Oceania Chess Confederation President Paul Spiller was circulated during the informal OCC meeting in the 2016 World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sept. 07 at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel.
The Oceania representatives who attended that summit were: New Zealand: Paul Spiller, Grant Kerr & Nigel Metge; Australia: Gary Wastell; PNG: Shaun Press & Stuart Fancy; Nauru: Ulrike Vogel; Guam: Roger Orio; Solomon Islands: Jamie Kenmure
THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS OF CHESS IN SCHOOL IN TURKEY WAS EMPHASIZED BY Ali Nihat Yazici, the Turkish Chess Federation President:
Ali Nihat Yazici spoke on how he built a successful Turkish Chess Federation and the phenomenal success of the Chess in Schools program in Turkey.
The aim of chess was seen as a beautiful educational tool that will make us better citizens. Two aspects of the brains improvement can be influenced by chess – the logical and visual aspects.
Chess develops mathematical problem solving by 15 – 20%. Ultimately the benefactors of a successful program are the children, federations, government, chess professionals and sponsors.
Growth in the Turkish federation climbed from 300 in 2001 to a staggering 415,000 by 2014. Certified trainers increased from 1,400 in 2005 up to 74,000 by 2016 with 5,000,000 learning chess in Schools. Some key aspects of this success included a “Golden Children Program” rewarding young players who achieved the milestones of first GM under 14, under 16 and under 18.
24,000 Schools now have a chess elective course in Turkey. Success is based on a pyramid structure involving Schools, Clubs, Chess Professionals and Government. [Turkish Federation receives a 3 million Euro budget from the Government per annum].
FIDE Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Borg, who visited Palau twice in 2014, presented the “Chess and Marketing” topic. He stressed that Marketing in Chess required a respected brand [i.e. having a product that somebody will pay for].
The estimated global population of chess players is 600 million, skewed towards male
[69% in the USA and 66% in the UK] and 55% of players are in the 16 – 34 age bracket.
FIDE was recognized by the IOC in 1999 and currently has 181 member countries, one of the largest sports federations in the world. Values associated with chess as a brand are “sophisticated”, “smart” which can be used to attract potential sponsors. Important aspects when organizing tournaments were highlighted as:
Following up with sponsors after an event
Chess casting, Organize sponsor events, Hold press conferences, special events, dress up the venue, award special prizes and have souvenirs.
With regard to chess within smaller federations, it was recommended to start a pdf magazine and in order to attract sponsorship include all the relevant numbers of chess players within a country including all junior players.
Solution to last week’s puzzle No. 4421: 1. …Qe1+!! 2. Bxe1 Rxe1+ 3. Rf1 Rxf1#
This week’s puzzle No. 4422: Black to move and mates in 3 (Solution next issue)
Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Pages 9-10
Volume 26
Issue 58
July 24, 2017
Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
The Beginning of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
Soon to be published as a book
Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
March 15, 2012 --April 18, 2013
http://palau-chess.blogspot.com
April 25, 2013 -- July 25, 2017
The History of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
June 09, 2002--July 25, 2017
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