Everyone recognizes chess as an intellectual icon. Is it that smart people play chess… or is it chess that makes people smarter?

Chess actually helps us learn to think. Here are some areas enhanced by chess:

  • The IQ
  • Memory
  • Pattern recognition
  • Analytical skills
  • Patience
  • Overall comprehension

There is an incredible amount of information out there that demonstrates the many benefits of chess. Here is a collection links to websites that give more in-depth research and their sources:

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