CHESS – FOUNDATION FOR MATHEMATICS: In what ways can Chess improve a child’s mathematical skills?

CHESS – FOUNDATION FOR MATHEMATICS: In what ways can Chess improve a child’s mathematical skills?

Aarush Patel

Research Scholars Program
Harvard Student Agencies
In collaboration with Learn with Leaders

Abstract: This paper aims to find the positive correlation between chess and Mathematics and then mention them. It further discusses how these skills which are required for chess would also be of great importance in mathematics. Moreover,some chess problems which need to be solved using concepts of mathematics have been added to persuade children to try and come up with their own problems and solutions. Creative and critical thinking are two other important skills that chess supports. Through the medium of the examples, the paper tries to demonstrate how those skills are correlated to chess. Towards the end, the paper persuades the introduction of chess in schools backed up with previous efforts that have been made to promote chess in schools. Chess is a game that needs the use of one's mental aptitude as well as strategic thinking skills. These abilities are useful in various areas of life, notably mathematics. It aids in the development of various skills - it strengthens basic calculations , improves memorization ability, improves concentration power , develops foresight, and instills time management.

Keywords: Critical Thinking,mental aptitude, supplement, time management, concentration power, foresight.

Subject: Chess, Mathematics