Chess is not just a mental game, but also a broad school of thought based on brain power, depth of thought, foresight, and logical understanding. There is a strong connection between this game and the science of mathematics. Because in both of them, features such as systematic thinking, strategy development, and searching for solutions to problems play an important role.
International Mathematical Olympiads for schoolchildren sometimes include chess – related problems. This also confirms the connection between the two disciplines. Therefore, among the successful chess players, there are many people who are deeply involved in mathematics. For example, the world chess champions E.Lasker and M.Euwe were doctors of mathematical sciences. M.Euwe was not only a grandmaster, but also taught mathematics and headed the Dutch Mathematics Center. Also, the famous chess stars M. Tal and A. Karpov were distinguished by their mathematical thinking abilities.
The game of chess helps the two hemispheres of the brain work together, which develops logical and abstract thinking skills. Today, the talented youth of our country earn prestigious places in international chess competitions and mathematics Olympiads held in various parts of the world. At the heart of these achievements is a wise state policy that ensures the bright future of our Motherland.
Ogulsapar BABYLOVA,
leading specialist of the Organizational departament
of the Bagtyyarlyk etrap Council of the city of Ashgabat
of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan.
