{"product_id":"2026100009598-secondhand-psychology-in-chess","title":"Psychology In Chess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\n\nKrogius 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?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203228737755,"sku":"2026100009598-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/a88315d2-ebe6-4ead-9038-044fd3c33230.png?v=1788146201","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009598-secondhand-psychology-in-chess","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}