How to Play Chess: Beginner instructions and Video

Many ask for a tutorial on how to play chess.  Chess.com has an excellent beginner tutorial here, with a video you can watch here.

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

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