The effect of chess on cognition: a graph theory study on cognitive data.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to advance our understanding of the effect of chess on cognition by expanding previous univariate studies with the use of graph theory on cognitive data. Specifically, we investigated the cognitive connectome of adult chess players.

Method

We included 19 chess players and 19 controls with ages between 39 and 69 years. Univariate analysis and graph theory included 27 cognitive measures representing multiple cognitive domains and subdomains. Graph analysis included global and nodal measures of integration, segregation, and centrality. We also performed an analysis of community structures to gain an additional understanding of the cognitive architecture of chess players.

Results

The analysis of global graph measures showed that chess players had a hig

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Burgos L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11442243 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature