Checkers is a popular game for good reason. Its simplicity makes it easy for children to learn the game and its attention to strategy makes it an engaging game. But there are other good reasons why children would benefit from playing checkers that I will discuss in this article.
# 1: Ladies Teach Boys to Be Patient
If you’ve played checkers a lot, you may be the type of player who tends to move pieces fast. Since checkers are not as strategic as chess and since non-king pieces can only move in one of two places, players can tend to make their moves fairly quickly. This can be costly as the game progresses because the player may not realize that they are putting their pieces in a position where they can be captured.
Ladies is a great way for kids to realize that they need to be patient with every move they make. While it shouldn’t take as long as in chess to make a move, it is important for children to learn never to be hasty when making moves. Even when their pieces become kings, it is important that they understand that they must be careful with every move they make. When a reckless opponent plays an opponent who is careful with his movements, the reckless opponent often loses.
# 2: Ladies also teaches kids the importance of piecework teamwork
Piece teamwork in the context of this article means that one piece is moved right behind the other so that the other piece cannot jump over it. Many times, it is a good idea to have one piece right behind the other, especially when you get to your opponent’s side of the board, as it will allow you to use the corners more effectively.
It is important for children to learn that each piece works as part of a team. If you arrange each of the pieces individually, they can all end up being captured one by one. If they go in a group, it could help the player to get to the top of his opponent’s line. Of course, the player must be careful not to put his pieces in a position where they can be double jumped. But if the pieces go together as a team, the chances are high that the player will rise to the top.