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== Chess and increasing intelligence ==

== Chess and increasing intelligence ==

Chess presents interesting intellectual challenges.  It is said that: Chess has an advantage over most school subjects: it combines both [[theory and practice]]. Ideas are honed and tested in the crucible of competitive play. Poor formulation or poor execution of ideas loses games. Careless, faulty thinking is ruthlessly refuted on the chessboard.[http://users.eniinternet.com/bradleym/NoAlt.html]

Chess presents interesting intellectual challenges.  It is said that: "Chess has an advantage over most school subjects: it combines both [[theory and practice]]. Ideas are honed and tested in the crucible of competitive play. Poor formulation or poor execution of ideas loses games. Careless, faulty thinking is ruthlessly refuted on the chessboard."[http://users.eniinternet.com/bradleym/NoAlt.html]

Some countries, particularly nations like [[Uzbekistan]] from the former [[Soviet Union]], promote chess as a fundamental aspect of learning and mental development.

Some countries, particularly nations like [[Uzbekistan]] from the former [[Soviet Union]], promote chess as a fundamental aspect of learning and mental development.