Mental Stability During Covid Crisis-DASS Index 21- Chess Players and Non Chess Players

This study is conducted to distinguish the mental health conditions
between a chess-playing and non-chess playing (control) group. The main
objective is to assess the positive implications of the game. 400
participants were selected for the study (cases=100,
controls=300). The case group constituted 82% males and 17%
females (mean age= 21.92) while the controls group had 51.3% males and 48%
females (mean age=25.74). An individual with a record of playing chess
frequently was included in the case group while any person who does not
play chess was chosen as control. The study found that a cognitive board
game like chess has significant impact on ameliorating mental health of
individuals during times of unprecedented crisis. The intensity of
association has no relation whatsoever. The study was directed among
residents of India during the 2nd Wave of Covid-19 crisis (May 2021).