Association Between Cognitive Abilities and Chess Skills in Children: A Systematic Review

Yakushina, A.A. Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research

Vasukova, E.E. Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research

Dolgikh, A.G. Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research

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