Our Mission

Hi, my name is Dylan and I love chess. 4 years ago I was introduced to this amazing game and I’ve been hooked ever since. My chess journey has been a roller coaster of emotions, starting out as a beginner can be quite daunting with chess. Endless possibilities on 64 squares, it’s a lot to take in.

Through determination and pure love for the game I have climbed the ranks of chess and am now a top 1% player in the world. During this chess journey I’ve learned so much about the game, every game is an opportunity for a lesson; Not just in chess but in life. If I had to summarize the three most impactful life lessons from chess they would be the following.

Number 1 : Think Before You Move

Chess heavily rewards patience and foresight. Every move has an immediate and lasting impact, and rushing can swiftly cost you the game. This taught me to always evaluate options and outcomes before making decisions.

Number 2 : Every Loss is a Lesson

Chess is a game where no matter how good you are, you will lose. Of course a loss can be incredibly frustrating, but in chess every loss is a learning opportunity. Almost every time you lose it will be the result of your mistakes. This taught me that failure isn’t final, it’s feedback. Once your able to realize this, failure becomes a powerful tool in your life.

Number 3 : Play the Long Game

Winning in chess isn’t about flashy moves (No matter how fun they are to play), it’s about positioning, planning, and adapting over time. This taught me that success is rarely immediate, it is the result of consistency and discipline.

It was hard to narrow my list down to three lessons, there are so many little pieces of knowledge and wisdom to be found in chess. Our mission at Better Minds Chess is to provide a fun and healthy tool for kids to reach their full potential. My dream is to take my lessons that I’ve learned from chess and transfer them to the next generation.