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‘Brains Beat Bullets’: Free Atlanta chess training aims to teach kids to think before they act
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sabrina Castro , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The organization's founder believes that chess can help build these skills while encouraging peaceful conflict resolution.
A free chess training event is being held in Atlanta to teach young people valuable life skills. , aims to promote critical thinking, decision making, and self-control. The organization's founder believes that chess can help build these skills while encouraging peaceful conflict resolution.
Further details about the event, including its location and time, are available from the source, along with more information about Be Someone, Inc. and its mission to promote positive values among young people.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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