Ammon News - By Duraid al-Muheisen- Chess is considered a mental sport. It is one of the oldest known strategic games in history, believed to have originated in India over 1500 years ago. It has spread worldwide and has become a famous sport played by professionals and amateurs alike. Chess tournaments are held at a global level, where the best players in the world compete, with some of them being the most prominent

Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen are two world-class chess players who have achieved great success in their careers.

The game of chess consists of a board made up of white and black squares, with each team consisting of a king, which is the main piece, a queen, 2 rooks (castles), 2 bishops, 2 knights, and 8 pawns.

Chess is a game that is used to determine the time each player takes to think and make their move, and the game ends with either a win, loss, or draw. It is important to note that chess contributes to the development of strategic thinking, analysis, and planning skills. The player needs to think ahead, predict the opponent's moves, and plan for future moves.

Chess game works on improving focus and attention as chess players need continuous focus and attention moment by moment. Each player must observe all the moves of their opponent and think of appropriate responses. Playing chess teaches patience greatly. In this game, the player must plan and think carefully before making any move. It may take a long time to make the right decision and consider all possible scenarios. Therefore, practicing chess contributes to developing the player's patience and ability to think clearly and make logical decisions.

Playing chess with friends or family members helps in developing communication and interaction skills, as the player needs to engage and interact with others.

In the end, chess is considered an enjoyable and mentally stimulating challenge that can be beneficial in developing life skills.