Benefits of Chess

Research has shown many real and desirable benefits of chess in terms of education and personal development. Here are a few divided into Personal, Social, and Academic categories:


Personal

• Increased confidence
• Self Esteem
• Discipline
• Commitment
• Intellectual Maturity
• Overcome fear of risk-taking
• Responsibility for Actions
• Measurable Individual Accomplishments
• Increased English Skills
• Improved communication
• Planning Ahead
• Analyzing Actions & Consequences

Social

• Sportsmanship
• Empathetic Awareness
• Cope With Undesirable Situations
• Learning From Mistakes
• Belonging to a Good and Diverse Crowd
• Cultural Enrichment
• Team Spirit

Academic

• Develop math abilities
• Logical Reasoning
• Complex Decision Making
• Increased concentration
• Developed critical thinking skills
• Develop Creativity
• Better problem solving
• Learn to strategize
• Learn to recognize patterns and develop tactics
• Build memory skills
• Analyze and evaluate
• Increase Pattern Recognition
• Increase Science Achievement
• Improved Attendance
• Academic Competition for All