Welcome to Coach Al’s Chess Corner!

Imagine every chess game as a page in your personal diary. At first, that little number next to your name may look like just a score… but in truth, it’s a mirror of your journey: it shows your progress, challenges you to go further, and records the story of every move...

We’re no longer preparing for the future—we’re living in it. Artificial Intelligence, automation, real-time decision-making, algorithms that learn and evolve… the world is transforming fast. And amidst it all, one essential question echoes for every parent: How do I...

While "changing history" might be an exaggeration for individual chess moves, some have been so brilliant, bold or unexpected that they've left a lasting impact on the game. Here are a few (in my opinion) that stand out:  Bobby Fischer's Queen Sacrifice .. Na4!! and...

Queen on Wheels: One Woman’s Chess Journey You know what really sticks with you as a chess coach? Stories like Mary’s. At 65, Mary rolled into my life—literally—on a black three-wheeled motorcycle, wearing full leather gear and a warm, confident smile. She was the...