Child Development Through Chess  The Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund strongly supports child development and growth through the game of chess. Chess is a perfect medium to grow and work the mind. It teaches vital life skills, like strategy and preparation and builds character through sportsmanship, with every match beginning and ending on a handshake. You can travel anywhere in the world to sit down and play a game of chess. Chess is not a game discriminatory in nature. Regardless of age, race, gender, language, physical ability, or economic background, you can play chess. It’s a game with no limits. Studies have shows that learning and playing chess helps children develop critical thinking skills and build self-esteem, while teaching and empowering them to succeed. The Queen City Classic Chess Tournament and other community chess programs provide unique opportunities that appeal to all age groups, stimulates problem-solving skills, easily crosses cultural and economic status and bring smiles to the faces of every child while they are learning.   10th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament When: Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12, 2011 Time: Friday evening Simul Event and all-day Saturday tournament Where: Paul Brown Stadium Club West, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati, Ohio   The Queen City Classic Chess Tournament was designed to create an opportunity where children can participate in an event, regardless of physical or economical limitations. Being an activity that enhances a child's intellect and reasoning skills through problem solving and concentration, chess is game that teaches many life lessons including the idea that actions have consequences. The annual Queen City Classic is designed increase chess participation among children of all ages, backgrounds and playing levels. Click here to visit the Official Site of the QCC www.queencityclassic.org