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Feb 05, 2026

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๐‡๐Ž๐Ž๐‡๐‹๐Ž ๐๐‘๐ˆ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐‰๐Ž๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐Œ๐Ž๐๐€๐…๐ˆ๐‹๐’ ๐๐”๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚ ๐’๐‚๐‡๐Ž๐Ž๐‹๐’ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐†๐‘๐€๐Œ

After Maseru Methodist primary school now Hoohlo primary school has also joined the Monafils public schools chess program with over 45 learners from grade 1 to grade 3 participating.

ย Coach Motalingoane of Monafils Institute with Hoohlo primary school students

Out of curiosity you may ask yourself , โ€˜Why Chess in Education?โ€™

Key benefits of Chess in Education

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Enhances critical thinking by requiring students to anticipate moves and evaluate outcomes

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Strengthens problem-solving skills through complex decision making.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Improves memory and visualization, as players must recall patterns and plan ahead

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Builds focus and concentration by training the brain to filter out distractions

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Encourages patience and impulse control, as success depends on careful planning.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Teaches goal setting and prioritization, vital for academic success

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Fosters sportsmanship and respect, as players must accept wins and losses gracefully.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Provides an inclusive platform where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Enhances better reasoning in math & science

Monafils Institute Contacts

info@monafilschess.co.ls

+266 56666774

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