Ever since chess hit the Indian brain game scene 1,500 years ago, it has been associated with brainiacs and the super-intelligent. Even today, the crowning achievement of Artificial Intelligence is the creation of a computer that can defeat a human grandmaster.

So why the longevity? There are many theories, but we like to think historical figures such as Napoleon, Dostoevsky, and Pascal knew that playing chess exercised critical parts of their brain used for accomplishing many of the feats that earned them their place in history.

So, what does chess help with anyway?
Chess Builds Problem Solving Abilities

“Chess is an exercise of infinite possibilities for the mind, one which develops mental abilities used throughout life: concentration, critical thinking, abstract reasoning, problem solving, pattern recognition, strategic planning, creativity, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, to name a few.” –Edutech Chess

What is chess but competitive problem solving? Both you and your opponent have the same goal in mind, place the opponent’s King in check, and the same resources to do so.
Chess Improves Children’s Cognition

Countless studies have been done on the effect of playing chess on children’s development. The results?

Regarding research involving a group of 10 year olds receiving structured chess instruction, “. . . we have scientific support for what we have known all along–chess makes kids smarter!”
Chess Improves Verbal Skills

Yes, verbal skills. Dr. Albert Frank studied children receiving chess instruction for two hours a week. A game that is largely language-independent can improve verbal skills by exercising functions of the brain related to language, such as logic.
Chess Improves Critical Thinking Skills

This one seems almost obvious, but the results of a study by Dr. Robert Ferguson has shown that 7th to 9th graders who begin playing chess received a 17% to continue reading http://viid.me/qzYic5

unfortunately, I don't know how to play it

Garry Kasparov..my best chess player of all time...now magnus calson ....checkmate!!!

Its just too simply just learn the first move