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Majid Nejati¹, Vahid Nejati

¹Department of Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan Univercity of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.

Acta Medica Iranica

|July 28, 2012

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Chess players exhibit lower cognitive shifting abilities compared to non-players, despite no differences in other executive functions. This study evaluated frontal lobe function in chess players versus matched non-players.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology

Background:

Chess is recognized as a cognitive game demanding significant mental resources.
Understanding the impact of chess on executive functions is crucial for cognitive science.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate and compare frontal lobe function in chess players and non-players.
To investigate differences in executive cognitive functions between the two groups.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) to assess cognitive flexibility and problem-solving.
Employed the Stroop test to evaluate selective attention and inhibition.
Compared performance metrics between chess players and a matched group of non-players.

Main Results:

No significant differences were found in preservation errors or completed categories on the WCST.
Chess players demonstrated a significantly lower number of correct responses on the WCST.
No group differences were observed in selective attention, inhibition, or overall executive cognitive function during the Stroop test.
Chess players showed significantly lower cognitive shifting abilities compared to non-players.

Conclusions:

Chess playing may lead to diminished cognitive shifting abilities.
While chess engages cognitive resources, it does not necessarily enhance all aspects of executive function, particularly shifting.
Further research is needed to understand the long-term neurological and cognitive effects of sustained chess engagement.