Game of chess helps teach students about game of life UA
students mentor second- through 12th-graders Published: Friday,
November 16, 2012 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November
15, 2012 at 10:26 p.m. TUSCALOOSA | D'Angelo Noye views chess
like a game of life. The various pieces on the board represent
different people in his life who are meant to protect him, the
king. He views the queen as his mother. While those pieces are
meant to protect him, he still has to make the right decisions.
Skills like paying attention and being observant are key. Chess
players must always think ahead, rather than in the moment. A
move might look good in that instant, but it could hurt the
player later in the game, said the 15-year-old. “Just like
life,” Noye said. “You've got to look at your best outcomes, not
rush into decisions.” Noye had the opportunity to apply those
skills Thursday during a chess match at Tuscaloosa Magnet
Schools. Sponsored by the University of Alabama Center for
Ethics and Social Responsibility,