Chess is a game of strategy that stimulates children’s minds and helps
them to build numerous skills which will develop their social and academic
performances, while enjoying themselves.
As a rule, children that play chess immediately get significant improvement
of their linguistic and mathematical abilities, which results in higher grades.
That’s why Chess is considered by many as a Learning Tool.
Playing chess develops:
· Memory and Concentration
levels;
·
Logical and
analytical reasoning;
·
Creativity and
Communication skills;
·
Planning ahead;
·
Problem solving
ability;
·
Analysis and
decision making capacity
·
Discipline and
self-esteem
They also learn from their own mistakes and realize
that hard work and commitment is the key to achieve their goals. Chess teaches them
how to structure their reasoning or in other words teaches them how to think.
These skills and concepts will serve them throughout their entire lives.
In the above picture Kasparov is demonstrating the similarities between chess strategy and business strategy
Not only youngsters benefit with the practice of chess, older people do
too. Recent studies have shown that chess prevents brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
Our brain is like a muscle that gets stronger when we use it and playing
chess is a good exercise, it keeps our mind sharper.
We have asked some Chess Coaches and Masters involved in Chess teaching, to share with us
their opinion about this subject. We will be posting their messages by the order we receive. You can find them under “Benefits of Chess” on the top menu bar.
Check them out!
