Psychology In Chess
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What separates a grandmaster from a merely gifted player? According to Soviet chess legend Nikolai Krogius, the answer lies not on the board, but in the mind. Psychology in Chess presents a groundbreaking study of the mental and psychological dimensions of competitive chess, arguing that self-awareness, emotional control, and psychological preparation are as decisive as tactical brilliance. Drawing on decades of elite-level play and rigorous analysis, Krogius details how players form mental images of the board, how they succumb to — or resist — psychological pressure, and how cognitive blind spots lead even the greatest champions to catastrophic blunders. Krogius writes with the authority of a Soviet grandmaster who competed alongside and against the titans of 20th-century chess, lending his arguments an unmatched credibility. His style is both analytical and accessible, weaving together game examples, psychological theory, and sharp insight into human decision-making under pressure. Psychology in Chess stands as a landmark work at the intersection of sport science and mental strategy — and for any serious player, it raises an unsettling question: how well do you truly know your own mind at the board?
Author: Nikolai Krogius
Format: Paperback
Published: 1976, RHM Press
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What separates a grandmaster from a merely gifted player? According to Soviet chess legend Nikolai Krogius, the answer lies not on the board, but in the mind. Psychology in Chess presents a groundbreaking study of the mental and psychological dimensions of competitive chess, arguing that self-awareness, emotional control, and psychological preparation are as decisive as tactical brilliance. Drawing on decades of elite-level play and rigorous analysis, Krogius details how players form mental images of the board, how they succumb to — or resist — psychological pressure, and how cognitive blind spots lead even the greatest champions to catastrophic blunders. Krogius writes with the authority of a Soviet grandmaster who competed alongside and against the titans of 20th-century chess, lending his arguments an unmatched credibility. His style is both analytical and accessible, weaving together game examples, psychological theory, and sharp insight into human decision-making under pressure. Psychology in Chess stands as a landmark work at the intersection of sport science and mental strategy — and for any serious player, it raises an unsettling question: how well do you truly know your own mind at the board?