[Warning: Anecdotal Evidence. Don’t take too seriously.]
As a chess teacher, I have to partly agree, partly disagree. For those children that stick with chess, I have indeed noticed improved impulse control and concentration. At the same time, of those children who quit chess, a good proportion had these problems.
So it might be the case that chess improves impulse control, but at the same time selects for it. In any case, the age of 6-8 is perfect for starting chess.
[Warning: Anecdotal Evidence. Don’t take too seriously.]
As a chess teacher, I have to partly agree, partly disagree. For those children that stick with chess, I have indeed noticed improved impulse control and concentration. At the same time, of those children who quit chess, a good proportion had these problems.
So it might be the case that chess improves impulse control, but at the same time selects for it. In any case, the age of 6-8 is perfect for starting chess.