Author Bio: Tim Hanke

Tim is Vice President of Finance of the U.S. Chess Federation, author of many articles about chess, and has taught chess to children in after-school programs.

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Chess: Ancient Game, Modern Learning Tool

Chess is interesting from many perspectives. It engages powers of reasoning, including calculation and visual-spatial reasoning....Chess also has been shown in studies to be an effective practical tool for teaching children to concentrate on a task—an important skill that often needs development.