Identifying The Effective Dimensions of National Chess Development in Iran

The aim of the present study was to identify the effective dimensions of national chess development in Iran. The research method was exploratory and the required information was obtained through documentary studies and interviews with experts. The statistical population consisted of university professors specializing in country chess in different ranks and national and international levels. The sampling method was theoretical and the research instrument was the interview protocol with experts until theoretical saturation (17 interviews with 14 people) was done by three second-time experts. The reliability of the interviews was obtained by the test-retest method (0.83). Overall, the data were identified and categorized using open, axial, and selective coding, comprising 27 axial codes, generally in the form of 9 main concepts of national chess development in Iran, including Athletes' Talent and Education, Inter-organizational coordination and communication, management and planning factors, budgeting and funding, coaching and human resources development, hardware, competitions and camps, motivation and support for human resources and climatic conditions. According to the research findings considering the above factors will lead to the development of chess at the national level.