Why Chess?
There have been numerous international studies of the benefits of chess. These include, but are not limited to::
- You are 50% less likely to develop dementia.
- Utilizes both sides of brain.
- Helps your brain to grow.

It can be played by almost everyone to include:
- Any economic social group.
- Disabilities.
- From a child to the elderly.
- Any gender.​
​Think about it. Universally people assume you are smart if you play chess or they even think that you can.
​Our motto: "Helping vets through chess."

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Kindle eBook
Want to learn how to play chess? Want to help someone to learn how to play? We created this manual to instruct veterans in our VA Hospital Chess Recreational Therapy Programs. It contains not not only the rules of the game, but pointers on how to win. The manual utilizes a quick step-by-step learning process that is required for our traumatic brain injury program participants. This makes it ideal for anyone to learn the game. 100% of book profits goes to helping Illinois Veterans and their families.
Softcover Book

Learn

Arrange a workshop. We can teach you to play and improve. Chess is  easy to learn, but hard to master!

Play

Chess can be played in small or large tournaments, casually or even online. The choice is yours!

Enjoy

A game of chess can be enjoyed with friends, family, other vets and even strangers in another country!