Aug 23, 2022
The expert chess players we know possess strong memory skills. The game involves memorising combinations of moves and their possible outcomes.
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Playing chess helps develop ability to anticipate an opponent's next moves. Skilled chess players have an excellent ability to anticipate the opponent's next move and infer what action they are likely to take.
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A study has proved that those who play chess are said to have higher creative thinking skills compared to the ones who don't.
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Chess is the game of long periods of silent contemplation. Players spend time anticipating the opponent's move, planning their next move in advance that contributes to the outcome.
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Chess is said to make therapy more effective. Some therapists play chess with their clients to promote self awareness and build a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Researchers have found that playing chess lessen the chances of dementia in older age as the game involves challenges memory, calculation, visual-spatial skills, critical thinking abilities etc.
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Studies have shown that playing chess enhances the development of problem-solving skills, social and relationship-building abilities in children:
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Large-scale studies shows that use of chess apps may help reduce the panic attack symptoms.
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Children and adults, both must be encouraged to play chess as it has many cognitive benefits such as intelligence, empathy, memory planning and problem-solving skills, and creative abilities among others
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