Benefits Of Playing Chess

Chess is one of the most intellectually stimulating & loved game played around the world. People from all age groups enjoy playing it. It is a wonderful pastime which helps in improving functioning of the brain, memory faculties, cognitive abilities, attention span etc.

Let’s take a look at some major benefits of playing chess.

  • Brain Stimulation
Playing chess helps in developing both sides of brain in the long run. It encourages working of brain cells which keeps them robust for years to come. Players of chess utilize both the left and right hemispheres of their brain for object and pattern recognition respectively. Also, playing chess stimulates the growth of dendrites in the brain which improves neural communication. This leads to faster functioning of brain.

  • Improvement In Attention
Chess demands uninterrupted attention of a player. Playing chess regularly improves attention and focus. This reflects in other spheres of one’s life too such as at the workplace for adults and at school for students. It eventually leads to better performance and productivity.

  • Strategic Thinking
Being a strategic game, chess trains players to plan ahead. A player has to possess the ability of conceiving strategic moves to beat an opponent, thus improving their planning skills. Not only do they plan their own moves but also are required to think from their opponent’s viewpoint. This in turn encourages foresightedness among them. The skill is helpful in real life too as it assists in planning ahead for daily tasks. Strategic thinking is extremely helpful at the workplace as well as in academics.

  • Cognitive Abilities
Motor functions, language, visual & spatial processing, executive functions and perception all come under cognitive abilities. While playing chess, one has to use all their faculties. A player becomes sharply aware of their surroundings. One has to be fully alert throughout the game by making use of all their cognitive abilities.

  • Better Memory
Chess is very helpful in preventing dementia & memory loss. This is because the parts of brain related to memory are activated and this reflects even after the game is over. The players thus start showing improved memory regarding their day to day commitments, academic performance etc.

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