Admiration and trials: 18 young chess players compete against masters in a round-robin format

Photo report: Phil Zhang

On June 7, 18 young chess players competed against masters in a round-robin format.

This event was held at John Burroughs School in St. Louis, jointly organized by Students Leading Educational Opportunities (SLEO) and John Burroughs Chess Club. Grandmaster Tan Zhongyi, she came to Chongqing, China, and came to St. Louis to participate in a world-class chess tournament.

SLEO is a student-led educational institution that cultivates students' critical thinking and leadership through intellectual courses such as chess, Rubik's Cube, Science Bowl and debate.

This is the fourth time the institution has held such an event. The experience of "small versus big" for beginners has many benefits for beginners. "It can stimulate interest and enhance confidence," said an organizer. "Being able to play against a master is an honor and encouragement. Even if it's just a few dozen moves, it will give children a sense of accomplishment." "Playing against a master once is better than playing against a hundred ordinary games." This has become a highlight memory in the process of children learning Go. Playing against a master is a learning experience, not a battle of winning or losing. Even if you only have one good move, it is a step towards maturity.