The short and very important answer is that chess gives children the skills that they need to excel scholastically and socially in the world today.

Studies have shown that chess raises children's Math and Reading scores an average of 10-15% across the board.

Chess teaches children forethought, planning, thinking ahead, independent study, abstract thinking, the ability to handle defeat, responsibilities for one's actions, mental discipline, deferred gratification and respect for the quality of other minds.

The question should not be "why should my child play chess?" it should be "why isn't my child playing chess?".

Children who play chess do better, and achieve more in school than those who don't. It is as simple as that. Chess for Children has the very best Chess program available today, not at the exorbitant rates which other programs charge but at a very reasonable cost so that all responsible parents can take advantage of this very important resource.

Call Chess for Children (718) 855-2897 and help set your child on the road to success today.