Chess Excellence has been established to provide chess players of all playing strengths with quality training and opportunities and so enable them to improve their skill levels. Chess Excellence further strives to provide it's members, as well as players at large with opportunities to experience the benefits and enjoyment of Chess. This initiative will not be limited to High and Primary Schools bu
t will also include Nursery Schools and Crèches. Chess Excellence is not affiliated or aligned to any union or association and is open to players of all strengths, from beginner to expert, irrespective of age or gender. Benefits of Chess...
For centuries chess has enhanced critical thinking skills, improved the application of science and mathematics, as well as language, arts, reading and English. Chess is an effective learning tool that also helps its students to:
Solve complex problems & mature intellectually; Concentrate & plan ahead, Improve social skills; Make personal & team commitments; Measure achievement & accomplishments. For many youth and adults, these valuable skills create a solid foundation for a bright future. The benefits of Chess are well documented. One only has to Google "Benefits of Chess" with any of the popular search engines to find pages and pages of references. Chess is an all inclusive sport. It does not discriminate as to age, gender, race, able and disabled. Visually impaired or physically disabled people can compete in tournaments against sighted and able players on an equal footing.