Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-11-2026
Department 1
First Year Seminar
Department 2
Public Policy
Abstract
When I arrived at Gettysburg College, it was quite disappointing to me as a chess enthusiast that there was no platform to unite all players on campus. I took the initiative to address this issue by establishing the Gettysburg College Chess Federation (GCCF), only to realize that the GCCF’s activities could also be expanded to address a broader issue. With my first-year seminar (FYS) focusing on changemaking, I decided to turn my passion into my class project, implementing concrete work beyond the theoretical arena to not only promote chess on campus but also to start a teaching program with K-6 students. I hope to expand the program in the future as part of a regular curriculum for young students, given the underrated benefits chess offers.
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Siyam, Siddiquee, "Beyond The Chessboard: How Chess Participation Can Improve Cognitive Performance" (2026). CAFE Symposium 2026. 19.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cafe2026/19
Comments
This poster was created based on work for FYS-W 108: How Change Happens and presented as a part of the eleventh annual CAFE Symposium on February 11, 2026.