The Chess Academy, Chicago, USA
Research studies have shown that chess can be used as an effective game-based teaching method. However, all the past studies used chess as a separate instructional tool. There were no math contents in chess instruction provided and there was no math and chess integrated workbook used. This study examined the effect on pupils’ mathscores when a truly integrated math and chess workbook was used as an instructional practice workbook. The results show that the integrated math and chess workbook significantly increased pupils’ math scores between pre-tests and post-tests among grade 1 to grade 8 pupils.
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I think it improves your ability with mathematical logic, the study of logic is easier for an experienced chess player who has already studied a mathematical notation system (chess notation) and already understands logic, even though the logic is affected by the opponents wishes or character.
Frank R.
Chess also improves spacial analysis, so it could arguably increase combat skills more than math skills There has been considerable research done on this, a google search will reveal. Check out: http://www.quadcitychess.com/benefits_of_chess.html. In general, there seems to be a correlation between teaching chess and improved math performance.
Tim W.
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