Real world benefits/applications of chess

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Chess4001

Hey guys, I realize that chess is just our own little world, and there may be no applicable nature to the game. 

Chess4001

And don't mind my avatar. Please don't undermine my credibility because of it.

BirdsDaWord

Chess teaches one to value lots of things in real life.  One big thing chess develops is problem-solving, among other skills.  Discipline is another.

BirdsDaWord

Probably one of the best lessons you can learn in chess is how to lose or win with grace.

mcostan

I approach things with a chess like mindset since I've started playing a lot. I think ahead, anticipate problems, and set clever traps when I need to.