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Benefits of Chess
Involves critical thinking
Stimulates intellectual creativity
Improves problem-solving
Develops higher order thinking skill
Creates a positive competitive attitude
Increases math and reading skills
Chess in the Classroom
Chess is one of the most powerful educational tools available to strengthen a child’s mind. It’s fairly easy to learn how to play and the skills the students acquire are imperative for them to succeed in school and life.
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Checkmate Violence
Addresses the need to bridge the educational divide, stop youth violence and keep kids in school. Transforms children from positions of hopelessness, anger and self-destruction to positions of leadership, hope and empowerment.