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Childhood chess and its links to risk-taking and strategy later in life

Gary Adshead

New research by Monash University and Deakin University has found chess boosted children’s foresight, caution and arithmetic, and reduced risk aversion.

Chess Association of WA President Alan Wolstencroft joined Liam Bartlett to share first hand the benefit of playing chess for young people.

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Gary Adshead
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