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Why is it said that "those skilled in chess live longer"?
Playing board games not only enriches people's leisure life and regulates the mind, but also exercises thinking, enhances intelligence, and delays aging. Therefore, since ancient times there has been the saying: "Those skilled in chess live longer." Specifically:
Trú tâm tinh thần
Playing chess can enrich the spiritual life of the elderly, allowing them to enjoy the pleasure amidst laughter and strategic battles. At the same time, chess is also a beneficial social activity; through playing chess, one can meet many fellow enthusiasts, frequently exchange views and practice together, enhancing friendship, eliminating loneliness, and providing emotional support.
Vui lòng tâm trí, tu dưỡng thân thể
After work or study, people often need to rest and calm down. When playing chess, one focuses fully, concentrates on the game, remains mentally dedicated, eliminates distractions, plans carefully before acting, laughs freely, maintains a peaceful state of mind, and competes calmly to win or lose—this has effects similar to breathing regulation and qi cultivation in qigong practice. People often experience this: after being tired from work, playing a few rounds with friends can relieve fatigue; when troubled, a few games can dispel gloom; when lacking appetite, a few intense rounds can stimulate hunger. This shows that playing chess not only brings inner joy but also benefits physical health.
Tập luyện tư duy
Chess is an art of "intellectual combat," a great recreational way to exercise intelligence. It improves memory, strengthens brain cortex function, enhances understanding and judgment abilities, and sharpens calculation skills—deeper and more accurate calculations increase chances of victory, as the saying goes: "When two armies meet, the wise prevail." Elderly people, due to physiological reasons, gradually experience declining organ functions, insufficient brain marrow and kidney essence, leading to reduced mental acuity, memory, and response speed. Regular chess playing stimulates continuous use of brain functions, which is highly beneficial for delaying aging and preventing cognitive decline.