Global Journal For Research Analysis (GJRA)

Dr Sultana J . Ahmed; Mir Alam Siddique

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Playing Chess Game: Cognitive function and Behavioral skill Enrichment

Dr Sultana J . Ahmed, Mir Alam Siddique

Abstract :

Chess is a mental game played by two players using a board of 64 black and white squares and 16 pieces each. The involved cognitive processes in chess playing are stimulated and reinforced by practicing this game, resulting in learning-induced neuroplasticity. Cognition means operation of the mind process by which we become aware of objects of thought and perception, including all aspects of perceiving, thinking and remembering. Magnetoencephalographic recordings of single slices indicates pronounced activity in the region of the perirhinal and entorhinal cortex, hippocampus and related structures in amateur players, but not in grandmasters. The mean score of dichotic auditory-verbal memory test between the two groups, expert chess players and non-chess players, revealed a significant difference (p≤ 0.001) in research. Bilateral activation was revealed in the superior frontal lobes, the parietal lobes, and occipital lobes. For optimal growth and development of children, we should administer them proper nutrition with balanced diet, adequate physical activity and mind game like chess by maintaining correct body posture.