The art of chess is exercise for your brain. There are many valuable lessons:
- Always take an opportunity; you may not get a second chance.
- Think one step ahead.
- Pay close attention to detail.
- Never underestimate the power of combinations.
- Formulate a plan and adjust as needed.
- Sometimes sacrifice is necessary.
- Take your time and the outcome will be in your favor.
- Develop pattern recognition.
- Learn to foresee and prevent potential problems.
- Triple check your work.
- Timing is everything.