Here is an interesting news story about a young player who uses the game of chess as a metaphor for his battle to make a positive life for himself:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/06/AR2008060604433.html?hpid=artslot&sid=ST2008060604577

This article focuses on Marte Garner who has had a hard life and uses the game of chess to steady his life and create plans for a positive future. This also includes a short video to go along with the article.

Cool article thanks for the share.