Benefits

Benefits of Learning Chess

Learning chess and our program offers tremendous benefits for everyone!

•         Improves memory, focus, and retention
•         Enhances visual spatial skills
•         Increases pattern recognition
•         Accelerates mental processing
•         Develops logic and decision making skills 
•         Fosters imagination and creativity
•         Promotes self-confidence
•         Encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship
•         Advocates for value of the process, the journey
•         Supports the scientific method
•         Leads to success in reading, writing, and math
•         Raises grades and test scores
•         Offers something else instead of video games
•         Great for family learning time

“In 2000, a landmark study found that students who received chess instruction scored significantly higher on all measures of academic achievement, including math, spatial analysis, and non-verbal reasoning ability (Smith and Cage, 2000).” - John Hopkins University

*Lots of other benefits plus chess is FUN!