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10-year-old chess player is now the youngest-ever female International Master
NBC News· 2025-09-25 01:01
Chess Prodigy - 10-year-old Badana Sabanandon from the UK has become the youngest ever female international master in chess [1] - She regularly defeats adult champions much older than her [1] - She started learning chess at age five using YouTube lessons [2][3] - Videos of her victories against veteran players often go viral [3] Chess Career - Experts suggest this could be the beginning of a great chess career [3] - Badana focuses on enjoying chess as a game rather than playing for achievements [4]
The Mindset of a Champion: Chess, Courage, and Growth | Vijayalakshmi Subbaraman | TEDxBITSGoa
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 15:29
Key Lessons from Chess and Life - Chess and life are similar, involving challenges, decisions, and adaptation [5] - Focus on playing the best game, not just winning [8] - Form is temporary, but class is permanent [9] - Every stage and move, regardless of size, is essential [11] - One must be aware of that one crucial step ahead [16] Strategies and Mindset - Clear mind, free of distractions, is crucial for success [5][6] - Discipline is a valuable lesson imparted by chess [5] - Trust your preparations and work hard [19] - Do your duty without expecting results [20] - Never be intimidated by your opponent; focus on the 64 squares [31]
10-year-old chess prodigy from London becomes youngest female to defeat grandmaster
NBC News· 2025-08-14 19:15
A 10-year-old chess prodigy from northwest London has become the youngest person ever to earn the women's international master title. Her name is Bodana Sivandon and she's also the youngest person to ever beat a grand master. also the youngest person to ever represent England in any any international sporting. ...
A Pawn's Journey to Success | Medha Ramaswamy | TEDxMaumeeValleyCountryDaySchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-11 15:18
enjoys hiking and reading. [Music] [Applause] Have you ever felt like you did all the work, but you never got the glory. Or that you've been staying in the same place forever or that No matter how hard you try, your voice doesn't make you heard.Welcome to the day's life of a test pawn. Test pawns are often known as being weak or unreliable are not very useful, at least in the beginning. However, they serve as a great metaphor for examining leadership in us and to our society.Because as a chess player advanc ...
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Demis Hassabis· 2025-08-07 04:03
Hilarious recap of Day 2 from @GothamChess inc. an epic close match between Grok vs Gemini! https://t.co/yfwy3JGmVy Note that none of these AI models are good at chess yet, which is the point of this new benchmark to spur improvement in an area that requires planning & reasoning ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-08-05 19:55
Expert Opinion - Chess Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura believes Grok is the best model in chess [1] - Nakamura is significantly more impressed with Grok than other models [1] Model Performance - Grok has consistently impressed Nakamura [1]
Checkmating productivity | Japneet Talwar | TEDxWestbourne Grammar Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 16:27
Productivity Improvement - The report addresses productivity challenges, such as procrastination, that hinder goal achievement [2][4][6] - It introduces a chess-inspired strategy to enhance productivity by setting daily goals [3][4] - The strategy involves three key questions: Checks (immediate actions), Captures (skill acquisition), and Threats (future planning) [10][11][14] Chess-Inspired Strategy - Chess is used as an analogy for life, emphasizing the need for planning and strategic thinking [3][9] - Procrastination is likened to a "blunder" in chess, caused by prioritizing immediate gratification [5][6] - The "gratifier" is personified as a force that steals time and hinders productivity [6][7] - Overcoming procrastination involves recognizing and resisting the urge for instant gratification [8][15] Practical Application and Results - The effectiveness of the strategy was tested during exams, resulting in improved grades [4][13][14] - The report encourages readers to apply the "checks, captures, and threats" framework to their own goals [14][15]
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Demis Hassabis· 2025-07-13 21:55
Funding Allocation - £150万英镑(1.5 million GBP)被分配用于支持有潜力在全球竞争的顶尖棋手 [1] Initiative Focus - 旨在帮助识别、支持和提升顶尖棋手 [1] Target Audience - 针对有潜力在全球竞争的年轻棋手 [1]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-06-29 07:14
Industry Focus - The article discusses the impact of "Queen of Katwe" on Ugandan slum chess players [1] Social Impact - The report highlights the continued relevance and influence of the "Queen of Katwe" story [1]