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TODAY'S CHILD

• A chess player must practise
skills like planning, abstract
thought, calculation of variants,
monitoring of strategies, and
thoughts that are crucial for
mathematical abilities.
• A chess player recognises
the triumphs and losses as a
result of his selections on the
board, the accuracy of which is
proportionate to the method and
the efforts of the player himself.
This is thought to improve the
empowerment of the player and,
consequently, the belief in his
own capabilities.
• The chess player becomes
mindful of the need for
sustaining attention, directed
The Netflix television series, The Queen’s to both the simple components
of the game and to the analytic
Gambit, made chess popular again. The narrative relationship between elements;
attention that is already probably
plays off in 1950 and tells the story of a young present in the participant, but

orphan girl and her unusual talent for chess. that the natural environment and
habits tend to diminish.
• And chess is a fun and fulfilling
laying chess from a pieces, they are calculating points activity that stimulates children
young age helps children using mathematics to gauge the to play more. In other words,
develop problem-solving, effectiveness of their moves. chess gets a ‘virtuous circle’
Prelationship-building, and However, it is not just a question started. This circle can also be
thinking skills. In addition, studies of mathematical value, since value instrumental in developing good
reveal that chess players develop during the game is not absolute. mathematical abilities.
perspective, have improved In the same way, value in life is
memory, and increased intelligence. not absolute. Sometimes players Pepe Cuenca, a Spanish chess
The game deepens focus, elevates exchange points for an equivalent Grand Master and civil engineer
creativity, and increases self- amount of benefits, which teaches with a PhD in applied mathematics,
awareness. Scientists found that them about the changing nature of summarises the relationship as
the complex mental flexibility value. This understanding of value follows:
chess demands could help protect can then be related to different
older people from dementia. aspects of life.” • Chess encourages thinking skills
Likewise, it reduces attention-deficit of higher-order.
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Chess is based partially on a range of • Interpretation of positions has a
symptoms in children. mathematical elements. In essence, lot in common with mathematical
it is a game that requires players to
Watu Kobese, an international apply skills that exceed the mere problems.
chess master and instructor at calculation of variations. Playing • It introduces a coordinates
Blue Frontier Path Academy, says chess is an application of capability. system and geometric concepts
that “historically, chess has been (files, rows, diagonals).
looked at as a sport. But chess Researchers have conducted
is much more than that – it is an numerous studies on the • Chess demands continual
aid for education. It helps learners relationship between chess and calculation and promotes visual
understand how they can use mathematics. One such study memory and spatial reasoning
the concepts from chess in their reveals that chess increases skills.
academic and everyday life.” mathematical problem-solving skills
because: • And it increases the ability to
“These concepts are revealed predict and expect outcomes.
through the nature of the game, • Mathematics and chess are
the layout of the board, and isomorphic fields; by playing So, if you want to help your child
the value of the pieces. Every chess, mathematical theories improve his or her mathematical
piece is worth a certain number are made less obscure and thus skills, consider enrolling them in a
of points. As players exchange more manageable. chess club in your area.

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