My Chess Resume

Mingo Lam

Mobile: 9423-4783

1985 –1989 New York, New York University

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics



Chess Instructor

Mingo is an experienced chess instructor in Hong Kong. He provides in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. He has been playing chess over 25 Years. He had been awarded as the Best 5th board chess player during his scholastic years. For the past few years he has resume playing tournament chess in Hong Kong. As the 2^nd runner up of the Preliminary games, he has qualified for the Hong Kong Chess Championship 2005 matches. He would like to share this chess experience with beginner and intermediate level players.

Teach in Schools or Learning Institute
HHCKLA Buddhist Wisdom Primary School
Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division
Hong Lok Yuen International School

Peak School
Studio 49
ChessKids

Why Mingo plays chess: "The greatest aspect about chess is it makes strategic thinking fun. I treasure the benefits of this game due to their contribution to my academic success. Chess is universal; I can go anywhere in the world and play a game of chess."
Why Mingo teaches chess: "I enjoy helping young children to develop chess skills, in particular to enhance creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, and self esteem. I believe that chess heightens the thinking process and helps children to develop into better critical thinkers, problem solvers and decision makers. I believe that chess has helped me and that's why every child should be exposed to the same opportunities."

Chess Improves Academic Performances
Chess has long been recognized throughout the world as a builder of strong intellects, but only recently has the international educational community begun to recognize chess's ability to improve the cognitive abilities, rational thinking and reasoning of even the least promising children. Chess brings out latent abilities that have not been reached by traditional educational means. It promotes logical thinking, instills a sense of self‑confidence and self‑worth, and improves communication and pattern recognition skills. It teaches the values of hard work, concentration, objectivity, and commitment. As former World Chess Champion Emmanuel Lasker said, "On the chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not survive long."

Students in Competitions
He has train up many students achieved the competition’s awards and their personal goals in the Hong Kong Junior Open Championship 2004 and 2005.

Specialties
Beginners (Children)
Beginners (Adults)
Goal Setting
Openings
Tactics
Endgames
Tournament Preparation
Team Coaching
Problem Composition
Lectures
Age of Student
Children below Age 6
Children Age 6 to 18
Adults