BENEFITS OF CHESS

Research has demonstrated that chess adds immense value to children’s academic and social development by enhancing memory retention and critical thinking, improving concentration, as well as promoting creativity and imagination. Chess has also been found to instill a sense of respect among players and to develop progressive judgment skills that may help disadvantaged children to deal with adversities. Chess provides a positive social outlet, a wholesome recreational activity that can be easily learned and enjoyed at any age. Furthermore, chess is teaching the children the following specific skills:

  • Focusing
  • Visualizing
  • Thinking ahead
  • Weighing options
  • Analyzing concretely
  • Thinking abstractly
  • Planning
  • Deal with multiple tasks simultaneously

During tournaments, chess often serves as a bridge, bringing together children of different ages, races and genders in an activity they can all enjoy.