Chess isn’t just an ancient game of fun and brain power, which has inspired some of the world’s greatest minds in many diverse fields.
Chess is a reflection of life itself, teaching logical thinking, and providing mechanisms for analysis and research.
Chess is the most widely played game of logic in the world. According to YouGov, 70% of the world’s population have played chess at least once in their lives.
So, what is the secret as to why Chess is so popular? There is no hidden information and the rules are simple, yet the number of possible combinations is endless. The chess world is a democracy off the board, and a monarchy on it! The game provides everyone who plays it with a diverse intellectual experience.
For the chess player, both sides of the brain are working at the same time, processing both logical and abstract ideas. Calculating variations and choosing the correct strategy helps to nurture good thinking habits, as well as both analytical and precise thinking skills.
Research from the University of San Antonio has shown that compared with someone who has never played chess, an active player shows the ability to process information more quickly, as well as having faster reaction times, better developed problem solving abilities, superior short term memory, and being better equipped to cope in new situations. Another, slightly unexpected result of the research, was that chess players tend to have a larger vocabulary and are better at reading comprehension than people who do not play chess.
Chess increases your IQ. Research carried out on 4000 teenagers showed that an increase in IQ levels was observed in both boys and girls who spent four months learning how to play chess.
In many countries, chess is a part of the standard school curriculum. According to work carried out by Australian and American scientists, it was proved that chess has a positive effect on academic achievement and problem solving skills.
Many well-known people from various fields are known to have enjoyed playing chess in their free time, from scientists and artists to politicians. Tolstoy, Pushkin, Mendeleev, Lomonosov, Prokofiev and Franklin are just a few of the great names who were fans of the 64 squares.
At the EvGeniUm Grandmaster Centre, it is our aim to further develop and popularise chess, both in Russia and abroad.
What we do:
– host online webinars
– participate in team building events in large companies, organising training sessions and online tournaments for staff members.
– organise friendly chess events for both children and adults
– hold training events for experienced players
Chess is widely known as the “game of kings”, and there is no doubt that leaders used chess to practice strategic thinking. After all, how your opponent will react to what you do is an important question.
At the EvGeniUM Grandmaster Centre, we believe that we will be proud of our grandmasters and champions, giving them a great start in life which will allow them to become successful in many different professions. Chess is the springboard which will help them to reach the very top!
