ChessDefender Blog: 1-8: The Case for Chess as a School Subject

Chess’s Potential as a Subject in Schools In today’s educational landscape, where emphasis on STEM subjects like coding is growing, it’s crucial to recognize the potential of another discipline to enrich students’ critical thinking, academic prowess, and overall cognitive development: chess. Some schools offer “Specials” classes like “Computer Lab,” but this often lacks structure, leavingContinue