The 20 most important benefits of chess

AlexandraAlexandra2002 · 2025-08-08T01:30:29-07:00

Cognitive benefits of chess1. Improves memory and recallChess is like a memory gym, with players constantly recalling past games, strategies, and moves. Each session of play trains the brain to retain more information. This memory improvement is not limited to remembering moves or positions on the b

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