Chess Makes You Smarter

Did you know that a wooden chess set or an electronic chess set can actually make you smarter? Did you realize that participating in the "game of kings" could make you smarter, too? Playing chess makes people smarter, and observations as well as studies in academia, and life in general, prove this. It doesn't have to be played on a wooden chess set, either--it's just that a well-made wooden chess set lends a creative, artistic angle to the whole experience of playing this historically royal, aristocratic game. Whether chess is played on a traditional chess set or an electronic chess game it will make the consistent player of the game become smarter. Outlined by D. Calvin F. Deyermond, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at the North Tonawanda City School District, "Chess develops cognitive, aesthetic, sporting, judgement, concentration, and persistency capabilities and not only is it mentally demanding, the game attracts not only intellectually-gifted students but also young people at all levels of learning. Many students who have experienced difficulties, especially in math and reading, will often demonstrate exceptional progress after learning chess." A wooden chess set or an electronic chess game, therefore, could be one of the best gifts you can give to your children. Sit down with them, play chess with them, and stimulate their minds. You, too, as an adult, can enhance your own cognitive powers and self-confidence with chess. This is why it's the game of kings.