Chess in the view of game classification*
Journal Title: Studies in Sport Humanities - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 17
Abstract
The article discusses the phenomenon of the game of chess in chosen existing game classifications. The aim of the article is analysis of chess complexity, from the game as a form of play to issues of the theory of games. A basic question concerns the position of chess in the general classification of games. Due to the interdisciplinary character of the article, the subject area covers both sociological, philosophical as well as mathematical matters, especially providing for the theory of games. In the article the method of qualitative content analysis was used.
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Kamila Kałużna
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