it is a required subject at the anton chekhov school.he says chess is great because it change your mind. it will make some clever. this boy says he likes the king best because he is the most important chess piece. this girl says she plays against her grandmother at home and wins every time. today's lesson is about checkmate in one move. younger children can pay attention only for short periods, so easy tasks are best. this math teacher has taken an advanced course in teaching chest to children. >> chess trains logical thinking, trends memory, strengthens will power, and teaches -- motivates children to win and teaches them how to deal with the fee. it is the only school subjects that can do all this. >> chess was added to the primary school curriculum last year. the program started with second graders and later will be expanded to older students. >> for armenians, chess is in our blood. we have great respect for the game. that is why we did not have any trouble when we made chess compulsory in school. we are all crazy about chess here. >