Discovering the Countless Benefits(+10) of Chess Practice

Chess is much more than a game; It is the mental sport par excellence, it is an activity that offers a wide range of physical, mental and emotional benefits. Below we list ten of the most notable benefits that can be obtained from playing chess:

Development of cognitive skills: Chess requires strategic thinking, planning and decision making, which helps improve cognitive skills such as concentration,
memory and problem solving.

Promoting critical thinking: Analyzing complex positions and evaluating possible moves helps develop critical thinking and the ability to think logically and systematically.

Enhanced Creativity: Chess encourages creativity by challenging players to find innovative solutions and think outside the box to overcome obstacles.

Increased ability to concentrate: The intense and strategic nature of chess requires full and concentrated attention, which helps improve the ability to concentrate and sustained attention.

Development of social skills: Playing chess promotes social interaction and teamwork, whether competing in tournaments or participating in analysis sessions with others players.

Learning Time Management: Chess teaches players to effectively manage their time as they must make decisions within a defined time limit.

Building character: Perseverance, patience, and the ability to handle pressure are qualities that are developed through the practice of chess, as players face challenges and adversity during the game.

Improved academic performance: Numerous studies have shown that students who play chess tend to have better academic performance in areas such as mathematics and reading.

Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Chess is an activity that can help reduce stress and anxiety by providing a mental escape and form of relaxation.

Stimulation of personal growth: As players progress in their chess practice, they experience a sense of achievement and self-esteem, which contributes to personal growth personal and greater self-confidence.

In addition to these benefits that enhance our lives, my son has experienced firsthand a tremendous business practice as represented by his participation in the management of our chess club, which we believe has enriched his life. Through this experience, he has developed leadership, teamwork and conflict resolution skills, while cultivating lasting friendships, practicing languages, and finding a source of inspiration and motivation to achieve his goals that together with all benefits of chess form a future entrepreneurial executive, attentive, few universities integrate chess with their programs. Chess has not only been a game for him, but a powerful tool for his integral development along with the practice of physical sports, such as cycling and kayaking, which Facu also performs. Let's not even talk about the moments lived between father and son that we have shared, in the same way with his mother too, that is, with family and friends.
Multiple health benefits (comment made to this article by @Romolonerva):
"Prevention of Alzheimer's (study by Albert Einstein School of Medicine): playing chess as a mental exercise significantly reduces the risk of dementia and It can also help combat your symptoms. This could also apply to disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Treatment of schizophrenia (study by Center for Cognitive Neuroscience of Bron, France): daily chess games for people with schizophrenia. This led to an improvement in patients' conditions, especially in attention and reasoning processes."

Jamie Oliver (British chef) says that learning cooking is essential that it should be taught in primary school, adding that we are what we eat and doctors know little about nutrition. He would apply the same to Programming due to its importance today and Chess for the development of people.
I think this article answers perfectly because we dedicate so much time and love to our Club

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After receiving your comments, I was able to draw a final conclusion, that if chess contemplates all these benefits that we discovered for the development, motivation, health and well-being of people, we could affirm that practicing chess makes us happier.

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