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California man uses chess to teach students how to make the right moves in life
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Compton, California — Chess is a game of make-believe kings and queens, pawns and rooks. So what does that have to do with real life? Turns out, quite a bit.
For 12-year-old Andre, chess is more than just a game.
"I use a lot of stuff that I learned on the chess board in real life, like, think before you move, think before I act out," he told CBS News.
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This story previously aired on Feb. 10, 2024. It was updated on Feb. 15, 2025. AMIE HARWICK (video): You can seek therapy to address an issue like depression, anxiety, a breakup. You can also seek therapy to be a better you! GARETH PURSEHOUSE (voicemail): I have so much I need to say. Please give me a chance to just say it. … Please (crying) please.
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