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Hello everyone, Jerry here! This webpage's intent is to educate. First and foremost, I'd like to educate the reader on chess as a learning tool, and through networking, hopefully bring chess to the schools. With a more global perspective in mind, might chess be capable of bringing some peace to the world? If the only wars are those which take place on a chessboard, I'd like to think this world to be a better place. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have. I will occasionally post chess problems via the myspace bulletins for your enjoyment. Chess is both art and sport! Educators around the world acknowledge that chess is a powerful tool for developing higher order thinking skills, creativity, numerical and verbal aptitudes, and memory. Nearly 30 nations formally integrate chess into their school curricula because of its impact on critical-thinking skills. Children as young as 2 years of age are being introduced to the game with actual play starting a mere 4 years young! Dr. Calvin F. Deyermond, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the North Tonawanda City School District, wrote: "Chess develops intellectual, esthetic, sporting, decision making, concentration, and perseverance skills. We have seen the effects of this wonderful game in our classroom and as an extracurricular activity. Not only is it mentally challenging but it attracts not only gifted pupils but also students at all levels of learning. Many students who have been experiencing problems, particularly in mathematics and reading, sometimes demonstrate remarkable progress after learning chess."Lyrics