Al-Wahshi said toNews 24“Including the chess course in educational curricula exists and soon it will have a great role. I do not anticipate events, but its launch will soon,” stressing the role that the presence of the chess curriculum will play and its activation within educational classes, but he did not hint at more details about the introduction of the course, although Like whether it will be limited to the primary grades, or the upper grades.
The Saudi step towards creating a course for teaching chess indicates that intense attention is paid to enhancing the cognitive and mental capabilities of young people, as this game is considered to have the ability to develop intelligence and concentration skills, as well as stimulating practical problem-solving.
This step is consistent with the broad efforts that Saudi Arabia has begun to implement broad reforms in the course of the educational process, such as the introduction of philosophy and critical thinking courses, in order to develop freedom of thought and promote tolerance among students.