chess

There are numerous benefits to learning chess as a child, yet many parents overlook this classic board game for their kids. Chess not only teaches important problem-solving and critical thinking skills, but it also helps to improve memory, concentration, and patience. In this blog post, we'll explore the many benefits of chess and why every parent should encourage their child to learn this timeless game. 1. Improves Critical Thinking Skills The complexity of chess requires players to think multiple moves in advance. This level of strategic thinking translates to the real world and can benefit children in numerous ways. It [...]

Chess: The key to unlocking greater brain power and learning skills When someone brings up the board game of chess, the image that comes to mind probably doesn’t involve young children or teenagers. But research suggests that chess may be one of the most powerful brain-building activities someone could be participating in. This is even more true for school-aged children, when learning, memory and cognitive function, and testing are prevalent.  An educational psychologist, Stuart Margulies, Ph.D., found that elementary students who played chess scored an average of 10 percent higher on reading tests. Another study, conducted by James M. [...]