Last November 2024, I had the extraordinary pleasure of visiting Trinity Preparatory School, where I played a chess simul, facing 16 brilliant students. The event was inspiring, and I thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm of the students and the teachers at the school.
Battle Of The Minds
Watching the young students tenaciously fight each game filled me with immense joy. They waited patiently for the Grandmaster to arrive at their table and then played. Armed with their strategic and tactical ideas, they issued their challenge, fighting for their victory or ready to learn.
A Heartfelt Thank You
I am deeply grateful to the entire staff at Trinity Preparatory School and their students. Their hard work and dedication made this event possible and helped demonstrate the educational impact of chess. Their commitment reminds us of educators' vital role in our young students' intellectual and social development. Thank you for making this incredible experience possible and your continued support in fostering educational enrichment opportunities. I want to share the direct link to the digital version of the school magazine, The Trinity Voice:
Looking To The Future
This event at Trinity Preparatory was not just about chess but about planting seeds for lifelong learning, strategic thinking, and community building. We hope to host more such events and spread the joy and benefits of chess to more students and schools. We encourage educational institutions interested in establishing similar programs to contact us:
Together, we can make a difference in the academic journey of many more students.
Aryam Abreu Delgado
Chess Grandmaster
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