IMPROVEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF STUDENTS OF A TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY THROUGH THE GAME OF CHESS
The potential of playing chess for the development of professional qualities of students of technical specialties is revealed: personal, psychological, social based on the analysis of literature and a survey of students. The philosophical, cultural-social, interdisciplinary aspect of chess has been updated as a basis for developing students' interest in the game, and their awareness through the game of opportunities for their professional growth. The possibilities of the university environment for increasing the interest of students in this sport are revealed. It is concluded that it is necessary to involve students in various ways in playing chess (in various forms and conditions) at the university and beyond.