“Chess is the art of analysis.” – Mikhail Botvinnik- “Chess is a unique cognitive nexus, a place where art and science come together in the human mind and are refined and improved by experience.” – Garry Kasparov
- “Chess creates brains and hones strategies.” – Gennady Barsky
- “Chess is like body-building. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain – chess is a matter of daily training.” – Vladimir Kramnik
- “The game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions, for life is a kind of chess.” – Ben Franklin
- “Chess is a matter of delicate judgment, knowing when to punch and how to duck.” – Bobby Fischer
- “Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.” – Albert Einstein
- “Chess is mental torture.” – Garry Kasparov
- “Children are taught that they don’t have to do the first thing that pops into their mind. By learning chess, they learn to identify alternatives and consider the pros and cons of various actions.” – Nasreen Asaria
- “Chess improves verbal skills since it utilizes all the abilities of an individual, as many aptitudes or faculties of the mind are utilized whenever the game is played.” – Tri Cooke
- “Chess is a fun and challenging way to develop important skills and train your brain without realizing you’re doing it.” – Grant Nicolson
- “Chess not only bolsters mental acuity, but it’s also great for improving problem-solving skills, understanding cause and effect, and anticipating your opponent’s plans.” – Tony Rich
- “Chess helps you to concentrate, improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for environment.” – Garry Kasparov
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