benefits of playing chess

Sort:
Avatar of mkrorfolk
Hello there, If anyone can share their experience on how Chess transformed their life, mind benefits or any other physical & mental benefits gained through chess. I am a newbie to chess so want to know it's benefits. I would really appreciate your thoughts
Avatar of notmtwain
mkrorfolk wrote:
Hello there, If anyone can share their experience on how Chess transformed their life, mind benefits or any other physical & mental benefits gained through chess. I am a newbie to chess so want to know it's benefits. I would really appreciate your thoughts

It helps you master parallel parking.

Avatar of Winter_Biking

I think you can gain a lot from it. Good sportmanship is one. Now I don't think chess has ever transformed my life. I just play because it's an awesome game and a good relaxation. I long ago gave up hope of becoming a great chess player or anything.

My interest in learning languages has been a bigger benefit for me than chess, but for many I believe chess has a good benefit.

Most important is that you have fun with it!