I have played chess for over 10 years, and continue to learn and grow in my chess journey While playing chess I have learned many characteristics that help me today Patience- As you play longer chess games you learn how to be patient and think for extended periods Hard Work- chess is a game where luck is a factor, but luck supports those who work hard and study the game Deeper Thinking- Deep thinking is a great recourse because in life making planned decisions helps look into the future and not only what is happening now. In chess, we use this when we plan and calculate in a position.