10 Feb 09
Originally posted by MensoWith respect to your sequence of scholastic proposal related questions:
So I'm doing a research project on the benefits of using chess as an educational tool. A lot of research has been done on this matter, and the results are striking in that the majority of schools don't have a scholastic chess program. I'm hoping to put together a proposal for my local school district in hopes of persuading them to begin a scholastic chess club ...[text shortened]... ative influence?
Anything you want to add (e.g. additional benefits, anecdotes, etc)?
* Grandfather on paper, but still feisty, competitive, young at heart.
* CC 1700+, OTB (lapsed, no longer available).
* Swedish Uncle, age nine. Five accomplished mentors in my twenties.
* Since, with a several career related decades gap. Joined RHP 2007.
* Enjoyment of trying to solve positional challenges with creative flair.
* Analytical assessment of options and sometimes wild ass guesses.
Bias is usually to consider pawn architecture and positional integrity.
* Unsure but there's probably a cross over to thinking categorically.
* Imagine so... to the extent that it encourages objective rather than
subjective thought. Also the realization of the authority of the board.
* Qualitatively, no. There is, however, the temptation of devoting an
inordinate allocation of priority/prime time.
* My son began learning chess at the age of two. Eric won his first
community center tournament in 1st grade, going up against 4th
and 5th graders in the finals. He's a terrific family man (three bright
children), successful in business and still plays competitive hockey.
Chess master Bogolubov was once asked, "Isn't life really too short
for chess?" He replied, "Yes, but that is the fault of life... not chess."
All best wishes to you in your project, Menso. Overcome the obstacles.
It's clearly the right thing to do. Get going. Go get the job done.
Kind regards,
Boston Lad
09 Feb '09
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by MensoDoes chess make you smarter?
So I'm doing a research project on the benefits of using chess as an educational tool.
Definitely, it took me until 1,000 moves before I could correctly spell the high-IQ society's name correctly. 5,000 moves and I was able to apply for an application form.
Keep at it.
D
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by RagnorakOR, you could go the zombie route. Eat peoples brains, gain their knowledge.
Does chess make you smarter?
Definitely, it took me until 1,000 moves before I could correctly spell the high-IQ society's name correctly. 5,000 moves and I was able to apply for an application form.
Keep at it.
D
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by Mensoage: 15
So I'm doing a research project on the benefits of using chess as an educational tool. A lot of research has been done on this matter, and the results are striking in that the majority of schools don't have a scholastic chess program. I'm hoping to put together a proposal for my local school district in hopes of persuading them to begin a scholastic chess club ...[text shortened]... ative influence?
Anything you want to add (e.g. additional benefits, anecdotes, etc)?
rating: 1510 (RHP)
How were you introduced into chess?
Two friends played chess at a club. They stopped years ago, but I'm still there 🙂
How long have you played chess?
Since I was 8 or 9. 6 years or so
Why do you play chess?
I really like the game and it's boooooring here
Describe your thinking process/es when problem solving (i.e. what is your method?)
Sometimes I think for hours and then I ask someone else, but if I solve problems myself, I write down what the possibilities are.
Describe your thinking process/es when playing chess (i.e. Explain the process by which you choose a particular move).
I look why my opponent moved his last move, and then I choose a few moves. I tink what my opponent can do after my move.
How do you think your chess experience influences your problem solving ability?
My problem solving ability is much better now, but I don't know if playing chess has influenced it; I play since I were 9.
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by zozozozoI think algebra, geometry, computer programming are good examples of experience with chess helping in those areas. In chess you have short term and long term plans of where you want to go which relates to methods of problem solving in the other areas. More importantly you develop in chess the ability to hold a sequence of moves in your head (I move there...he takes my rook...I retake) and to our limited ability trying to also hold sub-variations in your head (I move there...he didn't take my rook...so I move my Q). My computer programming is hopeless out of date, but I'm guessing there are still some type of sub-routine call and a form of If..then...else statement where chess type thinking would be useful.
how is the knowledge of the fact that a horse moves funny going to help you when you need to solve 2x + 10 = x + 20 ?
In the algebra example the L shaped knight move certainly doesn't help to solve the problem. 😛 But the two factors I talked about do help. My thinking would be something like: "Let's see, equation in one variable, so I need to move all the x's to one side and everything else to the other (planning)....then 2x-x = x on the left (hold that thought) and 20-10=10 on the right (hold that thought) and then combine them, x=10.
Perhaps it is not that chess makes you smarter, but that certain types of chess thinking can be useful in math and sciences.
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by MontyMooseso you are saying that chess helps you develop your memory, cant you just as well play the game memory then?:p
I think algebra, geometry, computer programming are good examples of experience with chess helping in those areas. In chess you have short term and long term plans of where you want to go which relates to methods of problem solving in the other areas. More importantly you develop in chess the ability to hold a sequence of moves in your head (I move there. ...[text shortened]... you smarter, but that certain types of chess thinking can be useful in math and sciences.