The lesson of the child prodigy
Article Abstract:
Chess requires deep concentration from players to win. Even in defeat, players can take pride in a well-thought out game and even learn from it. One man recognized his limited talent, but also rediscovered enjoyment and appreciation for the game.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
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Checkmate
Article Abstract:
A chess player relates how he was beaten by Robert Le Donne, a 5-yr.-old prodigy of chess master Bruce Pandolfini. The defeat made the chess player more appreciative of the game and less concerned about mastering it.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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Checkmate
Article Abstract:
A competition with five-year-old chess whiz Robert Le Donne left a player with renewed pleasure for the board game. It taught him that illusions and overblown ambitions do not have a place in chess.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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