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BENEFITS Of PLAYING CHESS

Chess is a game for people of all ages . You can learn to play at any age and in chess, unlike many sports, you don't ever have to retire. Age or disability is also not a factor when you're looking for an opponent -- young, old, or disabled can play one another.
Chess develops memory. Many players memorize different opening variations and end game situations. Players also learn to recognize various patterns and remember lengthy variations.
Chess improves concentration.
Chess develops logical thinking. Just requires some understanding of logical strategy. For example, you will learn the importance of bringing your pieces out into the game at the beginning, to keep your King safe, not to make weaknesses in your position or blunder away your pieces. Mistakes are inevitable and chest, like life is a never-ending learning process
Chess promotes imagination and creativity. It encourages you to be inventive.
Chess teaches independence. You are forced to make important decisions influenced only by your own judgment.
Chess develops the capability to predict and foresee consequences of actions.
Chess inspires self-motivation. It encourages a search of the best move, the best plan, and the most beautiful continuation out of the endless possibilities. It encourages the everlasting aim towards progress.
Chess shows that success rewards hard work. The more you practice, the better you will become. You should be ready to lose and learn from your mistakes. One of the greatest players ever, Capablanca said, “You may learn much more from a game you lose them from a game you win. You will also have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player .”
Chess develops the scientific way of thinking. While playing, you generate numerous variations in your mind. You explore new ideas, try to predict their outcomes and interpret surprising revelations . You 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. And you use your head to calculate, not some machine.
Chess and Art. In the great Soviet encyclopedia chess is defined as “an art appearing in the form of a game.” If you thought you could never be an artist chess proves you wrong. Chess enables the artist hiding within you to come out. Your imagination will run wild with endless possibilities on the 64 squares. You will paint pictures in your mind of ideal positions and perfect outposts for your soldiers. As a chess artist you will have an original style and personality.
Chess and Psychology. Chess is a test of patience, nerves, willpower and concentration. It enhances your ability to interact with other people it tests your sportsmanship in a competitive environment.
Chess improves schoolwork and grades. Numerous studies have proven that kids obtain a higher reading level, math level and a greater learning ability overall as a result of playing chess. For all those reasons mentioned above and more, chess playing kids do better at school and therefore have a better chance to succeed in life.
Chess enables you to meet many interesting people. You will make lifelong friendships with people you meet through chess.
Chess is inexpensive. You don't need big fancy equipment to play chess.
Chess is safe. Competitive chess does not result in injuries.

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