People of all ages enjoy playing chess, but does it make you smarter? Some may wonder about this, and we are here to say, "Yes, it does!" We think kids do think more strategically after a chess game.

A longtime chess player, Dustin Sellon sat his three children down seven years ago to teach them the game he loved. 'I was the only one who stuck around,” said his daughter Audrey, now 15, of Ely.

Playing chess can improve cognitive skills like memory, planning, and problem-solving. It may also help reduce symptoms of certain brain conditions. The game of chess is loved all over the world. From ...