The effect of COVID-19 confinement in behavioral, psychological, and training patterns of chess players
ABSTRACT
The outbreak of COVID-19 has triggered a pandemic, jeopardizing global health. The
sports world is also suffering enormous consequences, such as the suspension of
the Olympic Games in Tokyo or, in chess, the cancelation of the World Candidates
Tournament 2020. Chess is a sport characterized by high psychophysiological demands
derived from long training durations, tournaments, and games, leading to mental,
emotional, and physical stress.