Educators throughout the world have long realized that there are many benefits to learning chess. Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proved to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Many U.S. colleges have recognized the importance of chess by offering chess scholarships.

For more information on the benefits of chess for children, please visit the following websites:

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

http://www.deanofchess.com/benefits.htm

http://www.okschess.org/starting/benefits/

http://www.gardinerchess.com/publicationsbenefits/educational_benefits.htm