After training, Botvinnik said, “This boy has no clue about chess. There’s no future for him in this profession.” Such words coming from a legend and former World Champion like Botvinnik would be soul-crushing even for adults, let alone a young boy.
Chess is not just a leisurely pastime. It can also help keep your brain sharp, active and healthy. Beyond the board, the game offers a range of mental health benefits, proven by science. Let’s look at 3 of the important ones.
Is he the greatest ever now? | Credits: Maria Emelianova What an event we just had! Magnus Carlsen won the FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, adding a major missing trophy to his cabinet. Now he has it all – World Champion in Classical, Blitz and Rapid format. World no.1 spot. And now the World Cup!
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