Just like a body that needs exercise to keep itself fit, the mind too needs something. For a body it is physical exercise which can be done using tools available and for the mind the tool is Chess that gives work to the mind to keep it active.

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Chess helps in developing concentration, thinking creatively, improves problem solving skills, evaluating skills, how to plan strategically and also on pattern recognition. It improves reading skills too. Thus, learning chess involves in exercising the brain to its fullest extent. Science says that, one hardly use 25% of the brain power they possess and chess helps in making use of it as much as possible.