In the January 23, 2011 issue of USA today, there is an article about an elementary chess club program in the US.Some of the interesting benefits of learning and playing chess are mentioned in this article:
"Chess teaches them not so much the movement of the pieces but what your opponent can throw at you ... preparing for the unforeseen by trying to predict ... just like life,"
"One of the more important lessons the students learn playing chess is not just losing graciously if they do lose but rather to not give up even when things seem hopeless,"
The article also notes how chess has a positive impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills. Kids who learn to play chess, tend to do better at school, especially in math. For more on the benefits of learning to play chess, click here
