CHESS AND THE BRAIN
Studies have shown that up to 80% of cognitive development takes place in the first years of life. Chess is beyond a Sport, a Science, an Art. Chess exercises both sides of the brain and can significantly improve students academic performance and social skills.
CHESS AND MATH
Chess involves infinite number of possibilities, calculating multiple variances and consequences, predicting their outcome, and interpreting surprising revelations. Chess trains visualization skills beyond the level needed in math, perhaps comparable only to advanced geometry. Kids trained in chess are capable of playing multiple games at a time in chess simuls, or even blindfolded.
CHESS AND READING
Chess cognitive process is similar as that of reading, requiring decoding, thinking, comprehension, and analysis. Chess has its own language for transcribing games, instill intellectual curiosity and interest in books to grow in the game.
CHESS AND ART
Chess enables your imagination to run wild with endless possibilities on the 64 squares. You can paint pictures in your mind of ideal positions and depending on your style and personality you can create beautiful and surprising combinations in your own unique way.
CHESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS
Chess builds patience, nerves, will power, and concentration. 1:1 social interaction during games eases you to gain confidence as you build new friendships. It is an exercise of empathy to outguess your opponents moves and plans. It enhances your social skills interacting with others while practicing ethics and good sportsmanship.
