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The Chess Made Fun Story
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A FAMILY STORY

Headquartered in Hiram, GA, Chess Made Fun enriches lives by bringing the love and fun of chess to families and communities. Chess Made Fun provides moderately priced chess instruction, supporting products and technology tailored to the fun and learning of chess. Chess Made Fun provides and promotes opportunity, exploration and adventure in areas of specialized and applied learning.

THE BENEFITS OF CHESS

Chess Made Fun enables active participation in primary and secondary education, as well as in the care of the aging. Visualization becomes a powerful tool to young and old minds; where there is wonder and breakthrough, energy abounds. With the game of chess especially when incorporated with intergenerational play, social interaction and growth is nurtured. Here at Chess Made Fun we truly believe anyone can play this remarkable game and that it will benefit individuals, families and communities for a lifetime.

Intergenerational Chess
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YVONNE WHITE

As the Founder and CEO of Chess Made Fun, LLC, Yvonne strives to grow this beautiful sport of chess within her community. Yvonne enjoys carefully selecting high quality products, and marketing current events for the Chess Made Fun community. Yvonne learned the amazing game of chess in 2009. In the Spring of 2010, she attended a F.I.D.E. International training seminar, and obtained the title of Developmental Instructor. Yvonne then began teaching chess in after-school programs and summer camps in Atlanta. From there she also volunteered with a hospice company teaching and playing chess with senior players. It was not until she began teaching chess that, she started to enjoy the full value of chess, and what the game has to offer to children and families.

WARREN WHITE

As the acting CFO for Chess Made Fun, LLC, Warren helps the company evaluate growth opportunities and funding sources to help share chess with the community. Warren began learning the wonderful game of chess at the Atlanta Chess Center, in 2008. The Atlanta Chess Center was not only a great way to socialize, but also offered a much-needed affordable source of entertainment. Soon after, Warren was getting to know his then girlfriend Yvonne, and decided to introduce her to the game of chess. Chess soon became their favorite pastime. They enjoy exploring the outdoors and always have a chessboard with them. Warren continues to work with Yvonne together to share chess with the community.

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COACH BOB

Learning to play chess as a pre-teen, Coach Bob has participated in many tournaments, events, and coaching sessions. Coach Bob has a current USCF rating: 1918; highest USCF rating: 2164 (Candidate Master). After a 40-year corporate career in the accounting field, Coach Bob finds it extremely rewarding to teach and pass on his knowledge and love for chess to students. His emphasis is on teaching people to think, rather than memorize. Coach Bob enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, movies, traveling and many other activities.