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Chess Exchange believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn and play chess. We are a nonprofit organization that puts chess boards into schools. Playing chess teaches strategy foresight patience and a myriad of other skills useful in all walks of life. Here are just some of the areas that research has shown chess has an impact on SocialEmotional Learning and Problem Solving In 2012 a study of 170 school children showed that those who played chess compared to those who pursued other extracurriculars enjoyed enhanced problemsolving skills social and relationshipbuilding skills and thinking skills.