There have been many studies conducted into the effects of teaching chess to children.

A useful source of chess in education research can be found here:
http://www.kcfe.eu/sites/default/files/research_KCFE.pdf

A useful page with links to many of these studies is:

http://cesr.ua.edu/programsandactivities/everymovecounts-chessstudies.html 

We also recommend:

1. Checkmate to Alzheimer’s by Leontxo Garcia. According to various scientific indications, playing chess frequently delays cerebral aging.

2. http://kasparovchessfoundation.org/Studies/index.html

Experts have undergone various studies that show that chess is a key component in a child’s education. Kasparov’s Chess Foundation has links to them here.

3. http://www.af4c.org/pages/chess-links-and-resources/why-play-chess

Chessmaster Jerry Meyers explains why America’s Foundation for Chess offer chess in schools. He discusses the history of chess, academic benefits, educational research and social benefits of chess.

4. http://www.richardjames.org.uk/articles.htm

Articles on chess and education hand-picked by the author of our CSC curriculum, Richard James.

5. http://www.susanpolgar.com/susan-polgar-foundation-benefits.html

The Susan Polgar foundation explain how chess can improve planning, confidence, patience and discipline.

6. http://www.thechessacademy.org/Research_Chess.htm

Check out the United States Chess Federation’s Bibliography of Chess Research

7. http://www.mathandchess.com/articles/article/1302222/60343.htm

Dean J. Ippolito suggests Math + Chess = A cool way to learn math

8. http://www.chessforeducation.com/

Chess For Education talks about how chess can improve problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, concentration and IQ.

9. http://www.quadcitychess.com/benefits_of_chess.html

This is Dr. Robert C. Ferguson’s teacher’s guide; research and benefits of chess.

10. http://www.chesshouse.com/chess_and_education_a/114.htm

John Artise describes how chess can improve memory, logic, observation and analysis and operant conditioning.

Boost your child’s brainpower (and your own)

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