Analysis of Stress Levels in Chess Games

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to measure the stress level of classical chess, rapid chess, and lightning chess game categories. This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach as a non-experimental design. This research was conducted during the Junior Chess League competition in Banyuwangi on 26 June 2024 which took place at Mojopanggung Village Hall. The sampling technique used Cluster Sampling with a total of 12 athletes. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical methods. From the results of this study it was found that the classical chess game category had a ‘mild’ stress level with an average interval value of 14.75. In the category of fast chess games the stress level is ‘mild’ with an average interval value of 15.5. In the category of lightning chess games the stress level is ‘normal’ with an average interval value of 4. The overall results are influenced by the factors of game duration, playing style, and experience.