Chess vs Crosswords
Chess and crosswords have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Chess | Crosswords |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | Free | Free |
Choose chess if
- More competitive
- Livelier
- Less repetitive
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose crosswords if
- No winners or losers
- More relaxing
- More rhythmic and repetitive
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Chess: Tournament Chess Set, Chess Clock Full cost breakdown
- Crosswords: Free to start, and little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown