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George Steiner penned, ‘A chess genius is a human being who focuses vast, little-understood mental gifts and labours on an ultimately trivial human enterprise.’. Sir Walter Scott, meanwhile, simply opined that, ‘Chess is a sad waste of brains.’.
What is it then about chess? Why has this, and so much else, been accomplished on behalf of this board game, this jumped-up draughts, this miniature war, this pastime described by Sir Walter Scott as "a sad waste of brains" (but then, what did he know, he couldn't even make it to the North Pole)?
As someone with adhd, I used to think it was a waste after I crushed everyone I could play with (except my dad). As an adult with adhd, I think it’s glorious. Helps me train my ability to focus and sequence things on a daily basis.
There are many people who get as much enjoyment or more out of chess than any other art form like painting or sculpture, for example. If chess is a waste of time, then there is an equally good argument for anything which doesn't directly contribute to the functioning of society.
Jan 29, 2019 · It used to be argued that somehow women’s brains were unsuited to the complexities of chess. It was the three Polgar sisters, especially Judit, who first knocked that idea on the head.
- Leon Rosselson
The research provides some of the most conclusive evidence to date that cognitive ability is linked to skilled performance -- a hotly debated issue in psychology for decades -- and refutes theories that expertise is based solely on intensive training. What are your thoughts about this study?
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Mar 15, 2024 · Chess becomes a mirror reflecting the marvels of the brain, from problem-solving and planning to memory and creativity. It’s in this context that we explore the neural underpinnings of chess mastery and its implications for cognitive science.
