Chess

Chess develops the ability to see from someone else’s perspective

Skilled chess players learn to anticipate an opponent’s next moves. To predict what another person will do next, a player must develop the ability to adopt another person’s perspective and infer what action they are likely to take.

In St. Xavier’s Academy, we ensure students must develop the ability to remember and quickly recognize visual patterns.

Chess games are known for long periods of silent contemplation, during which players consider each move. Players spend time anticipating their opponents’ responses and attempting to predict every eventuality.