La práctica del ajedrez para mejorar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de educación básica

Chess is defined as an intellectual game and sport in which a battle is represented in which two kingdoms confront each other. Its frequent practice brings benefits, leaving the question, what is the influence of chess practice to improve performance? academic of basic education students? The main objective of this research was to analyze the influence of chess as a tool to improve the academic performance of basic education students. It was done under a methodology of a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, observational approach. The deductive-inductive method was used. According to the time and occurrence of the events, it is prospective and according to the period, it is transversal. The investigation was carried out at the Joaquín Gallegos Lara School of Basic Fiscal Education in the Pichincha canton of the Province of Manabí. The study population was made up of 24 students. The sample was 19 students under intentional sampling. The study showed that the majority of participants were women and came from families where parents mainly work in agriculture and commerce. Most students are located in a middle socioeconomic stratum. Chess practice by students occurs regularly at home. More than 70% of students reported that playing chess has improved both their academic skills and their daily activities.