More about benefits of chess: "Chess makes me a better designer"

There are many benefits from playing and studying chess. Here is another one:
"For me, chess is a powerful exercise in creative strategy when faced with nearly infinite permutations. As such, chess makes me a better designer." (Billy French)

Link to the rest of the article, How Chess Makes Me A Better Designer, written by Billy French.

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