CCC Discusses Chess - Posts of Interest - How many people play the Royal game?

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  • CCC Discusses Chess - Posts of Interest - How many people play the Royal game?

    Posted on the Cooperative Chess Coalition ( CCC ) Facebook chess discussion group, CCC - Chess Posts of Interest:

    CCC Discusses Chess - Posts of Interest - How many people play the Royal game ?

    Chess long history and dynamic nature have produced many chess players around the world
    – according to The Chess in the Olympics Campaign, “605 million people worldwide know how to play chess.”
    Chess is often cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function. Also allowing the mind to solve complex... problems and work through ideas, it is no wonder that chess is recommended in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Some contend that it can increase one’s intelligence, though that is a more complex topic.

    The effects of chess on young individuals had led to chess being introduced in school districts and various countries. It has been shown to improve children’s grades and other positive effects as well.

    how many people do you think play chess in your country and how do you intend to icrease the numbers of chess players where you are and beyond?

    Abbey Alo, CCC member, Ghana
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