Subjective Sleep Quality and Game Performance in Tournament Level Chess
@inproceedings{Kaya2015SubjectiveSQ, title={Subjective Sleep Quality and Game Performance in Tournament Level Chess}, author={Oktay Kaya and G{\"u}lnur {\"O}zt{\"u}rk}, year={2015} }
Chess game requires problem-solving skills and is related with all aspects of higher degree cognitive processes. The effects of regular chess practice on subjective sleep quality have not been known yet. In this study, we aimed to investigate the subjective sleep quality of tournament level chess players. In total, 225 chess players (M/F, 185/40; Mean age, 25.7±9.5 year) were included to the study. National and international rating scores and the chess history of all participants were recorded…
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