Benefits of chess

Chess games are often perceived as a complex discipline, not very accessible, and limited to the elderly. Stereotypes die hard!

Here are 10 arguments to make you join.

• The brain is stimulated and its growth is enhanced. Both sides of the brain are stimulated, as are your memory and concentration.

• The IQ is also improved, by the use of your memory and ability to analyze and predict

• Creativity is enhanced. The part of the brain related to creativity is used during a game of chess.

• Playing chess prevents Alzheimer's disease and helps reduce the risk by 35%. A 2009 INSERM study states that people over 65 who practice chess twice a week have half the risk of contracting the disease.

• Increased problem solving and situation analysis skills. A more or less rapid reflection is necessary in order to analyze the opponent's game and the possible sequence of the moves played.

• Improved reading skills. A 1991 study by Dr. Stuart shows that students playing chess performed much better in reading and finished above the national average, or the district was well below baseline.

• Playing chess makes it possible to master planning and foresight, in particular by soliciting the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for judgment, planning and self-control.

• Following a stroke, chess helps recovery with the development of fine motor skills as well as cognitive and communication skills. Anxiety can also be healed by the calm and serenity that the game brings.

• Chess is excellent for children, adults, seniors, teenagers, disabled. It is a discipline bringing the benefits mentioned above to everyone.

• Finally, by playing with an m3béton chess table outdoors, you can enjoy the outdoors and the sun.

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