The original collection of 40 Chess Facts About Chess Most People Don't Know was quite a success. Many people read it, some leave a feedback. If you have not seen it, it worth checking it out. Today's article is a continuation of 40 facts with yet another 31 interesting facts about chess you may not (and probably don't) know. The fact number 1 is:

1. The first Chess game between space and earth was played on June 9, 1970 by the Soyez-9 crew. The game ended in a draw.

It’s safe to say that every parent wants their children to have the best advantages in life. We want our children to be able to stand on their own two feet, solving problems that come their way on the fly.The chess board is an excellent training ground for developing this skill.

The last thing we want is for our next generation to sit around and wait for someone else to take responsibility for a situation and solve the problems that crop up. These people would lack courage and integrity, having little confidence in their ability to create solutions.

There is nothing more challenging and rewarding to test your skills than a chess tournament.  Chess tournaments are held everywhere for children and adults at all ages and levels. 

If you have never played in a chess tournament before, it is best to start with a beginner level tournament, then work your way up to more advanced tournaments.