In Defense of Chess in School

Walter White lives in his school. This is very IMPORTANT. 

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquiring what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. On the island of Crete, there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh, and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Mino1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Theseus and the Minotaur 

1. Prince Theseus was greatly loved by his father, King Egeus (I-Gee-Uhs). Theseus, however, was much too brave and active a young man to spend all his time talking about the past with his father. His ambition was to perform other, more heroic deeds.

2. One morning, Prince Theseus awoke to sobs and screams of woe (sadness)—from the king’s palace, from the streets, and from the temples. He put on his clothes as quickly as he could and, quickly ran to the king, inquired what it all meant. “Alas!” quoth (said)  King Egeus. “This is the saddest anniversary of the year. It is the day when we draw lots to see which of the young men and women of Athens shall go to be devoured by the horrible Minotaur!”

3. “The Minotaur!” exclaimed Prince Theseus; and, like a brave young prince as he was, he put his hand to the hilt (handle) of his sword. “What kind of a monster may that be? Is it not possible to slay him?”

4. But King Egeus shook his head and explained. In the island of Crete there lived a dreadful monster, called a Minotaur, shaped partly like a man and partly like a bull. But King Minos of Crete built a home for the Minotaur and took care of his health and comfort. A few years before, there had been a war between the city of Athens and the island of Crete, in which the Athenians were beaten. They could only beg for peace if they agreed to seven young men and seven young women, every year, to be devoured by the pet monster of the cruel King Minos.

5. When Theseus heard the story, he said, “Let the people of Athens this year draw lots for only six young men, instead of seven. I will myself be the seventh; and let the Minotaur devour me if he can!”

Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.Without blue collar jobs our economy would collapse. We'll run out of resources within weeks to months. America would collapse. I'm not saying an education isn't important, but blue collar jobs do not suck. And, if you had read the argument, you would know that we're arguing against not being allowed to play chess in our free time. When we've finished our work and have no more assignments, we should be able to play chess, which can help you in brain development.

Yes, blue collar jobs are important to society, but not everybody can have one. We need educated people in society too. And yes chess is good but school is what you need to learn.

If it was just about chess.  And if the students has the self control to ONLY be on chess.com during non class time there would be no problem with it.  But school have had to ban the site, and stop chess because the kids cannot control themselves.  If it takes way from study time, class time, and learning?  Then its a distraction.

Banning chess in school is ridiculous, It's literally pattern recognition and makes your brain think. What else are they supposed to play, Candyland!?

Re-read what i posted.

i agree 

Why ban otb chess at school?

Oh yeah, the complaint is about banning an internet site.

We do not read here. TICCPROW 

Let’s get clarification. Are OTB games of chess allowed?

What is TICCPROW

I find it funny watching children crying about having their video game taken away.

I find it funny trying to find who asked

Because the teacher told you not to do it. It is not a subject for debate, you should show your teachers the respect they deserve. I was a school child once and there were rules that I thought were "stupid", but I didn't get to pick and choose which rules I followed. Comply or face your teacher's wrath. It is as true today as it was 40 years ago.

It is not true today.  Today's education is a joke where nobody really cares about educating, just keeping all kids in classrooms, which results in out of control students who just don't care.

im sorry but i do not agree with that i know from personal experience that some teachers do not want us to be playing chess because they themselves lack the skill to be able to compete against the newer generation of chess players as some of my teachers have admitted to me when i graduated 

exactly my story

yea well why should the stuents with self control suffer because of the stupid ones without it? its not their fault

haha well i'd rather face my teachers wrath then comply with their trashed up rules