{"product_id":"9780875682563-secondhand-the-dynamics-of-chess-psychology","title":"The Dynamics Of Chess Psychology","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 good chess player from a great one may have less to do with memorised openings or tactical precision, and everything to do with the mind. The Dynamics of Chess Psychology by National Master Cary Utterberg argues that the mental and emotional dimensions of chess are as decisive as any move on the board, presenting a compelling framework for understanding how psychological forces shape the outcome of competitive play. Utterberg chronicles the inner battles that unfold alongside the visible game — the creeping self-doubt, the pressure of a ticking clock, the psychological warfare of a bluff or a sacrifice — and instructs players on how to harness these forces rather than be undone by them.\n\nPublished by Chess Digest, Inc., a respected imprint in chess literature, this work sits at a rare intersection of sport, self-improvement, and cognitive science. Utterberg's style is both accessible and authoritative, drawing on his experience as a competitive player to ground abstract psychological concepts in vivid, over-the-board realities. Whether you are a club player seeking to shore up your mental game or a seasoned competitor looking for that final edge, this book raises the provocative question: how well do you truly know your own mind under pressure?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342779654363,"sku":"9780875682563-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/942aa4f7-9312-451b-bd57-2e1df06d9cc5.png?v=1790049366","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780875682563-secondhand-the-dynamics-of-chess-psychology","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}