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These high school kids need a break from a rigorous schedule-- but a break that stretches their abilities and minds. Chess, checkers, and Risk will provide that duality of mental refuge and mental prowess. Some look at Chess as a simple, meaningless game. However, I disagree! Many studies highlight the positive outcomes of playing chess (and, arguably, other strategy games, like Checkers and Risk). From onlinecollegecourses.com: "10 Big Brain Benefits of Playing Chess" 1. It can raise your IQ 2. It helps prevent Alzheimer’s 3. It exercises both sides of the brain 4. It increases your creativity 5. It improves your memory 6. It increases problem-solving skills 7. It improves reading skills 8. It improves concentration 9. It grows dendrites 10. It teaches planning and foresight

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These high school kids need a break from a rigorous schedule-- but a break that stretches their abilities and minds. Chess, checkers, and Risk will provide that duality of mental refuge and mental prowess. Some look at Chess as a simple, meaningless game. However, I disagree! Many studies highlight the positive outcomes of playing chess (and, arguably, other strategy games, like Checkers and Risk). From onlinecollegecourses.com: "10 Big Brain Benefits of Playing Chess" 1. It can raise your IQ 2. It helps prevent Alzheimer’s 3. It exercises both sides of the brain 4. It increases your creativity 5. It improves your memory 6. It increases problem-solving skills 7. It improves reading skills 8. It improves concentration 9. It grows dendrites 10. It teaches planning and foresight

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