Chess, Life, and Parenting

Chess is fun but it can also be difficult. Being a chess parent is also often fun but sometimes it can also be difficult. Daniel Sokol, chess enthusiast and father of two kids who love to play chess and to compete in tournaments, shares some of his adventures and insights as a chess parent. And concludes: “The chess tournament, with its wealth of emotions and experiences, is an excellent training ground for the challenges of life for the children, and of parenthood for the adults.” | Photo: Sebastian Siebrecht