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Brian Ashley
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America (the)
Genres: Self-Help/Personal Development, Memoir, Business
Skills: Speaking Engagement/Lecture, Press/Media Interview
Brian Ashley is a retired sales and marketing executive now residing in Florida. He has founded two chess academies for children, the Sausalito Chess Academy in Northern California creating after-school chess programs, and the Venetian Bay Chess Academy in Florida, which partners with Jr. golf programs, teaching chess and golf at summer camps. He has written his autobiography, "Lucky Me," and "Why Chess Matters," is his second book.
Brian Ashley's books
Why Chess Matters/ A Parent and Teacher's Guide to the Ancient Game of Kings
Why Chess Matters explains chess so that anyone can understand it. From its origins to its mind-boggling scope, to its modern psychological underpinnings, Why Chess Matters draws anyone into the fascinating world of chess. Its casual and sometimes humorous style introduces chess to parents, teachers and coaches with no prior knowledge of the game. Not being good or even average at playing, does not preclude anyone from understanding and appreciating the developmental benefits of chess. From first graders to senior citizens, playing chess has been provent to be beneficial in both development and keeping mental faculties sharp.