Although i have spent most of this year *not* chess coaching, I still get asked to a little from time to time. One of the questions I often asking myself when working with groups, is "who will develop into a strong chess player?" This isn't as easy as looking at results, or even games, as promising players often disappear at an early stage of their careers.
So thinking a little outside the board, and based on little more than my own observations, it is the kids that enjoy talking about chess that often bloom. And not just about the moves, but about the history, about recent tournaments at the top level, and even questions about the rules. I guess it shows that there is a real motivation to go further in chess, which results in putting more effort in improving your game.
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