Chess is more than a game—it challenges your brain.
Research shows that people who play chess regularly can see improvements in memory and cognitive function, and may even help prevent dementia.
How Chess Improves Brain Health
Chess is never boring, as it requires planning and thinking ahead to anticipate the opponent’s moves. “Its complexity means there’s always something new to learn and ways to improve, which is great for keeping your brain sharp,” Lissett Gonzalez-Burgos, who holds a doctorate in psychology and is a researcher on the effects of chess on cognition, told The Epoch Times.
