Chess Makes Kids Smarter   1 New In Chess Chessblocks are a whole new approach that can make learning and teaching the game much easier. 2 Cool Skills Educators the world over have discovered the benefits that come from introducing chess to kids.  Besides being fun, it increases focus and improves math and spatial skills. 3 Problem Solved If kids have trouble sitting still for 5 minutes, perhaps chess is the answer.  It can turn problem students into problem solvers.