Does chess make you smarter?

Question

as in how to use your brain better how to get through things in your life like games sports and computers and every day things!?!

Answer 1

obviously..

Answer 2

Any  healthy use of the   brain is good for you.

Answer 3

judging from the people i know from Wisconsin i would say no..... just kidding pac fans

Answer 4

life is a game of chess....

the better you plan and execute, the more pieces you will gain..

Answer 5

Playing chess is mental exercises and all exercise is good for you, It keeps you fit and healthy.

So to answer your question, does chess makes you smarter? YES

Answer 6

absolutely, yes!

Answer 7

i wouldn't say it makes you smarter, going to school, and reading books makes you smarter. it does however strengthen you re problem solving abilities, and makes you think. its an exercise for you re brain

Answer 8

It increases your logic abiltiy and thinking skills

Answer 9

I guess it teaches you problem solving

Answer 10

i guess it makes you approach difficulties in a more logical way and you think about the consequences before you make a move.

Answer 11

we are not born with high IQs... they are built.

problem solving games as chess, will build brain cells that are used for just that...... structuring, planning, achieving, etc....

Answer 12

Chess challenges your mind to think in ways you wouldn't in ordinary life.  If you use the same thought process in other everyday events then it will definitely make things easier.  Chess is great for improving the way you think.

Answer 13

Yes, but then again it depends on the person.

Chess is a stradegy game that makes you think. Along with, several video games, chess can make you a better problem solver if you take the game seriously.