E.V. Fedorova¹
A.E. Nurlanov¹
M.S. Denisova^1
1Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism, Moscow

Keywords: chess, thinking, intellectual abilities, athletic training.

Introduction. Intellectual activity takes the first place in the sports training of chess players. In the educational and training process, the emphasis is on the formation of analytical and synthetic abilities, the depth of thinking [2]. It is important for chess players at the training stage to develop the ability to perceive, analyze and use the information received, paying attention to all aspects of the current situation.
The purpose of the study is to establish the relationship between the level of intellectual development and chess lessons.
Methodology and organization of research. This study was conducted using standard procedures for measuring abstract logical thinking and testing to assess the overall level of intelligence [1]. The study involved 60 athletes aged 14 to 19, among whom 30 were chess players and 30 were a mixed group of athletes, which included hockey players, basketball players and swimmers. Methods of mathematical statistics were used to analyze the results obtained.
The results of the study and their discussion. The test results confirmed a significant difference in the indicators of abstract logical thinking between chess players and non-chess athletes, although both showed high results.
The chess players showed the ability to predict and analyze upcoming actions. The athletes considered the tasks from different angles, while choosing non-standard solutions. The conclusions of the chess players were consistent and well-founded. Athletes in the mixed group were more likely to choose routine actions, make decisions based on previously acquired knowledge, and feel less confident when faced with unfamiliar situations.
Nevertheless, there were no significant differences between the indicators of general cognitive development. Athletes, regardless of their sport, demonstrated a good ability to memorize information, the ability to concentrate attention and make quick decisions.
Conclusions. The study showed that it is not possible to detect significant differences in the development of basic intellectual abilities among hockey players, basketball players, swimmers and chess players. However, abstract and logical thinking is better developed in chess players than in other athletes. In the process of training chess players, the development of analytical abilities takes a more significant place, unlike other sports.
The results obtained in the course of the study suggest that in order to develop certain athletic qualities, it is necessary to develop a methodology that includes the use of methods used in the educational and training process of chess players. Setting non-standard tasks at the training stage can significantly affect the performance of athletes in competitions.

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