As computers get better at chess, their games look more human. Their moves seem more connected to known strategic plans, and when they aren’t, the logic can still often be discerned by experts.

Chess is not necessarily a game reserved for people with IQ scores on par with Einstein. In fact, chess strategy may rely more heavily on spatial processing than on logic and computational skills.

The 10 children sitting lotus position in a small room at Cherry Hill elementary school know they are learning much more than a game ... part in a chess program develops logic, reasoning and ...

“In my opinion, chess is a logic and strategy game that actually improves your brain. It’s definitely more healthy than video games,” he said. But don’t get him wrong — Mack and his ...