5 Quirky Reasons To Play Chess And Have Fun
Chess is one of the most ancient, intellectual and cultural games with a combination of sport, scientific thinking and elements of art. World Chess Day 2024 is celebrated worldwide by chess players, enthusiasts, and organizations to promote the game of chess and its many benefits. To play chess with people who share your passion for this timeless game is a great opportunity.
It is believed that the game of chess, which was once known as “Chaturanga”, dates back almost 1500 years and originated in India. Chess is a universal game that encourages fairness, inclusiveness and respect for others. It is noteworthy because it can support a climate of tolerance and international understanding.
It’s fun to play chess
Let’s talk about some quirky reasons why playing chess is fun and there are benefits to learning it.
Not a game of luck
Chess can’t be blamed on luck. Even though there may be some advantage involved in being white or black or the player who gets the first move, your skills and understanding of tactics and strategies decide how the game plays out. And the winner of the game is completely decided by how well you play.
Workout for your brain
Chess will no doubt give your brain a workout. When you play, both the left and right hemispheres of the brain are activated. Playing chess also improves neural communications within the brain, leading to improved speed and function. On top of all that, playing chess has been shown in studies to significantly improve IQ as well.
No 2 games are the same
Did you know that there are more possible variations of chess games? A big reason why the game of chess is so fun is because no two matches are ever the same. And even though patterns and plays are re-used, the game as a whole will not likely ever be repeated.
Determination to play chess
Chess is easy enough to learn that kids as young as 4 or 5 can pick up the basics of the game. But the fun part is that the more you learn about the game, and the deeper you go into understanding strategies, the more complex and challenging it becomes.
Mastering the game takes years (maybe even a lifetime) of practice. This mix allows the game to be fun for kids who only know the basics and continues to be fun for experienced players since you can continually learn new moves and tactics.
Everyone is invited to play chess
There are no age, gender, cultural, or language barriers in chess. You can play the game with anyone! During chess classes, children get a chance to socialize with others and have fun while learning how to play. And since the game can be played online, you can easily reach players worldwide. How fun is that?
Chess requires a lot of focus and concentration – to the point where you may end up so focused on the game that the rest of the world around you temporarily fades away. For many players, chess is a way to forget about the stresses of the world, and focus on the game at hand.
While winning isn’t everything, the feeling you get when you win a game of chess is super exciting, and it sure is fun to be the one to shout “checkmate!” at the end.
