Chess Matters
Chess is not a game. It’s an exercise for academic and overall life achievement. The mind of a child is rich in imagination and wonder. Our mission is to use and expand this capacity with chess, so children can evolve into able and intellectual leaders for the future.
Chess for Children
The Benefits of exposing children at an early age to chess.
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Improves verbal skills and sportsmanship
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Builds problem solving abilities
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Sparks Creativity
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Increases mental age by almost 14 years
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Competitive and Strategic
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Engages both the left and right hemispheres of your brain
Chess for Strengthening Our Education System
Chess has the capacity to resolve core issues within the education system in the world.
Can lower the current achievement gap between learners
Can increase graduation rates by sustaining children’s interest in school
Inexpensive solution for increasing academic improvement
Improves Standardized Test Scores
Improves both mathematical and reading skills
Lowers incidents of suspensions and altercations
Strong Education System
Misconceptions About Chess
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Chess is only for smart people. Chess is actually what makes people smart!
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Chess is just a game. It is an engaging and stimulating activity that promotes intellectual growth and development.
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Chess is for old people. It is for people of all ages and some of the brightest chess players are among our youth today! Chess is boring. For over 600 years chess has captivated the minds of thousands of people and has served as a great workout for the brain.
