As contribuições do xadrez no desenvolvimento do raciocínio lógico-dedutivo matemático: análise teórico-prático

Abstract

The development of mathematical logical-deductive reasoning plays a fundamental role in students' intellectual growth, as it enables them to draw valid conclusions based on known information, rules, and principles, which are essential for making strategic and effective decisions. In the school context, students have demonstrated a significant deficiency in this ability, both in theoretical settings, during the explanation of mathematical concepts (such as definitions, classifications, and propositions), and in written or playful activities (such as the use of educational games). The aim of this study was to analyze how the practice of chess can be used as a tool to stimulate students' mathematical logical reasoning. To this end, a qualitative and descriptive bibliographic study was conducted through the analysis of books, scientific articles, monographs, master's dissertations, and doctoral theses related to the topic. The main sources consulted were Silva (2010), Andrade and Brusamolim (2021), Vasconcelos (2002), and Pontes et al. (2017). Chess proved to be an important educational tool that makes a significant contribution to mathematics learning by fostering skills related to analysis, abstraction, and problem-solving. By gathering and analyzing different studies on the subject, this research sought to contribute to the understanding of chess as a pedagogical tool capable of promoting students' cognitive development and mathematical logical reasoning.