Digital transformation of chess training

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PhD, Associate Professor I.V. Mikhaylova1
PhD, Associate Professor M.A. Petrova1
PhD, Associate Professor E.D. Bakulina1
1Russian State Social University, Moscow

Objective of the study was to analyze the evolution of digital transformation of the types, tools, and methods of chess training that not only help achieve high sports results but also create, in terms of inclusive environment, effective conditions for the development of a harmoniously developed and socially responsible personality.
Methods and structure of the study. We conducted a content analysis of the decrees, acts and federal laws, regulatory documents of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation, the World Chess Federation and the Chess Federation of Russia, the Digital Economy Development Fund, the Center for Strategic and International Studies that regulate the social practice of digitalization of the state sports training system as a key component of management transformation in the physical education and sports domain. We also generalized the first-hand and foreign scientific and practical experience of transformation of the training and competitive activities of chess players with the help of the artificial intelligence, cloud and IT architecture (including cybersecurity). The study was conducted at the premises of the Russian State Social University and other sports institutions.
Results and conclusions. The periodization of digital transformation of the chess training system based on the structural changes was presented. It should be noted that the explosive growth of digital transformation over the past twenty years has radically transformed the system of sports training in terms of all its components.
Digital transformation of sports training based on the information and communication technologies, use of the synergistic potential of the artificial intelligence, cloud and information and communication architecture in achieving the necessary level of cybersecurity of the training outcome, which successfully implements a socio-educational function, makes it possible to unlock the intellectual and activity potential of a chess player, transform it into a sports result, and strengthen the image of chess sport.

Keywords: chess sport, transformation, artificial intelligence, digitalization, sports training system, information and communication training technology, computer-aided learning.

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