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"Chess is a game of imagination and strategy, one that provides rules, order and

opportunities for intellectual growth. Chess teaches a skill that can be applied to otheraspects of life. For example, it teaches one to plan carefully in advance, to visualize

various situations before making a move, and the importance of patience. How many of

us have acted without thinking and then wished we could take back our actions !ell, thegame of chess will uickly teach a child to analyze before acting. #here have even been

studies which support the claim that chess improves a person$s organizational and

analytical skills."% &adfly '#he advantages of learning the art of chess(

Children Improve Academically

Chess improves schoolwork and grades. )umerous studies have proven that kids obtain ahigher reading level, math level and a greater learning ability overall as a result of

playing chess. For all these reasons, chess playing kids do better at school and therefore

have a better chance to succeed in life.

Memory

Chess is one of the few activities that can assist in memory improvement. * chess playeralways tries to remember patterns and positions. He makes his moves based on what he

learns from his own games and also games of other players from various tournaments

collected from tournament books and databases. Chess students perform well in math andspelling because both these fields demand memorization of themes and ideas.

Concentration

Chess makes your child concentrate at the board for hours. Chess player forgets about theworld outside the tournament hall. +ven in nder - nationals, children play rounds of /

hours each per day. 0arents of chess playing kids often tell me how chess has developed ahabit in their children to seat and concentrate at one place.

Chess Teaches Life Skills

Chess can teach children to make careful, disciplined decisions, understanding that thefirst option available is not always the best option.

Logic

#he action%reaction mechanism is prevalent in chess, like other logical activities. #histeaches your child to look ob1ectively at a position. 2eginners are often surprised at the

complexity of play at the top levels in chess. However, a &randmaster must still follow

the same logical theories and themes as the most basic chess beginner. #his is becausechess is a logical game.

Awareness and Analysis

* chess player learns to be aware of the key aspects in a position, analyses them, and

react. Chess students often claim they have a better feel for this awareness and analysis in

school. 3n this way more time is spent studying what will be on the exam instead of what

won$t be.

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Decision Making

4uring a game, a chess player has to take decisions based on different features of theposition on the board and calculation of variations for both the sides. He has to choose

the best move from complicated position and that also in limited time. #his develops

ability to take prompt decision.

Chess and Science

Chess develops the scientific way of thinking. !hile playing, you generate numerousvariations in your mind, explore new ideas, try to predict their outcomes and interpret

surprising revelations. 5ou decide on a hypothesis, and then you make your move and

test it.

Chess and Mathematics

Chess involves an infinite number of calculations, anything from counting the number of

attackers and defenders in the event of a simple exchange to calculating lengthy

continuations. *nd you use your head to calculate, not some little machine.

Chess and Art

3f you thought you could never be an artist, chess proves you wrong. Chess enables the

artist hiding within you to come out. 5our imagination will run wild with endless

possibilities on the 6/ suares. 5ou will paint pictures in your mind of ideal positions andperfect outposts for your soldiers. *s a chess artist you will have an original style and

personality.

Chess and Psychology

Chess is a test of patience, nerves, will power and concentration. 3t enhances your ability

to interact with other people. 3t tests your sportsmanship in a competitive environment.

In a nutshell, we can say7

Chess is a not a game of chance, but rather one in which imagination, hard work, and

deep thinking are rewarded.

Chess is challenging, since there is always more to learn and en1oy. 3n addition to the

satisfaction of mastering the ancient game, players often make life%long friends.