Chess vs Word games
Chess and word games have 92% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Chess | Word games |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | Free | $20 |
Choose chess if
- More fiddly, precise work
- Takes longer to get good at
- Slower to reward you
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose word games if
- Less fiddly
- Quicker to pick up
- Quicker first wins
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Chess: Tournament Chess Set, Chess Clock Full cost breakdown
- Word games: About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown