Chess
Does Playing Chess Burn Hundreds of Calories? What the Science Really Shows
Examine what metabolic science, heart-rate studies, and sports physiology reveal about chess, calorie expenditure, stress, and mental stamina.
Brain and science
What the studies found, and what they did not.
Backgammon
Is backgammon good for your brain? What 20-year studies show, and what they do not
Is playing backgammon good for your brain? Explore 20-year longitudinal studies, cognitive reserve, probability calculation, and what research really proves.
Chess
How to Practice Chess with Puzzles and Why Rating Works
Discover how chess puzzle practice trains pattern chunking and calculation, and why adaptive rating calibration keeps you in the optimal learning zone.
Chess
Does Chess Make You Smarter? What the Science Really Shows
Examine what the largest randomized trials and cognitive psychology reveal about chess, intelligence, working memory, and academic transfer.