Manny's Therapy

My fellow Filipino, Manny Pacquaio, world boxing champion, is a sportsman who uses chess as therapy. He plays well even in this game, besting some of our best players around. Appreciative of the game, he supported international and national chess tournaments in our country.

The other day, I was talking to one of his aides in Congress (he's also a congressman!) inside a television studio. He said Manny was even able to beat a grandmaster during a tournament in his Forbes home! Before crucial boxing matches, I was told he'd play chess in the dugouts behind the ring.

The best thing about chess therapy is that it's for all. No one really need to suffer from any significant mental or emotional problems to enjoy the benefits of it. A game of chess can be played even at home, to completely relax and energize yourself. It improves your concentration, but also strengthen the bond you share with people around you.