Educator's guide to the Benefits of Chess

I re-aquinted myself with a website link to the benefits of playing chess.  This was one of the first sites I came across that reports some of the chess literature.  It even offers a nice summary of each of the studies they are reporting.  My top ten favorite reasons to play chess include:

1. Chess develops a scientific way of thinking.
2. Chess teaches independence.
3. Chess promotes imagination and creativity.
4. Chess enables you to meet very interesting people.
5. Chess is a game for all ages (and is not a factor for opponents).
6. Chess improves memory.
7. Chess improves concentration and focus.
8. Chess promotes sportsmanship.
9. Chess provides global awareness.
10. Chess is fun!