Why Chess?

Why you should play chess

Improves memory
Playing chess improves memory due to the complex rules that players must remember when making moves, and the player also uses their memory to avoid previous mistakes or to remember the opponent's playing style. Good chess players have excellent memories. It also significantly improves a person's memory and verbal skills.

Improves reading skills
In a study conducted by Dr. Stuart Margulies in Texas, USA in 1991, students in the experimental group received two hours of chess lessons per week in addition to standard education. According to the results, it was concluded that the reasoning skills of the students who received chess training were 12% higher than those who did not, and that their reading performance increased.

Improves planning and foresight
The prefrontal cortex is the last part of the brain to develop during adolescence. This part is responsible for rational thinking, self-control, judgment, and planning. Since chess requires strategic and critical thinking, the game helps the development of the prefrontal cortex, which helps adolescents make better choices in all areas of their lives and prevents them from making irresponsible and risky choices.

Develops problem solving skills
When playing chess, players must think quickly and have problem-solving skills in place, as the opponent constantly changes parameters. According to a 1992 study conducted on 450 fifth graders in New Brunswick, those who play chess have significantly higher scores on tests than those who do not play chess.

Encourages creativity
Playing chess activates the right side of the brain responsible for creativity, which in turn Deconstructs originality among players. In a four-year study, students were asked to play chess, use computers and do other things for 32 weeks to determine which activity led to greater creativity. The result shows that children who play chess score higher than other groups. It also showed that these children received the highest scores on originality.

Prevents Alzheimer's
As people get older, just like any body November muscle, the brain must constantly get enough exercise to keep it healthy and fit. According to research, people aged 75 and older who play brain games such as chess are less likely to develop dementia than those who do not play. A sedentary brain loses its power, but a healthy mind prevents diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

Increases IQ
A study conducted with 4,000 students from Venezuela showed that playing chess can significantly improve the IQ scores of both boys and girls after playing the mind game for four months. This means that it is possible to increase IQ by playing brain games such as chess.

It activates both hemispheres of the brain
A study conducted in Germany showed that both the left and right hemispheres are activated when chess players are asked to describe chess positions and geometric shapes. They have similar reaction times to simple shapes, but they were using both sides of their brains to quickly answer questions about chess position.

Helps brain development
Chess and other brain games challenge the brain and stimulate neurons to make connections in the brain. More connections means that neural communication in the brain becomes faster in the optimal state. Chess is an excellent example of interaction with people that can stimulate neural connections.

Here are just a few Reasons to Start Chess