Efficacy of chess training for the treatment of ADHD: A prospective, open label study.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of playing chess as a treatment option for children with ADHD.

Methods: Parents of 44 children ages 6 to 17 with a primary diagnosis of ADHD consented to take part in the study. Parents completed the Spanish version of the Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Scale for parents (SNAP-IV) and the Abbreviated Conner's Rating Scales for parents (CPRS-HI) prior to an 11-week chess-training program.