In this episode, IM Thomas Engqvist explores Psychology in Chess by the Soviet Grandmaster and professional psychologist Nikolai Krogius, published by RHM Press in 1976. Translated from his original Russian works published in the late 1960s, this book remains one of the few truly comprehensive studies on chess psychology.
Krogius examines key themes such as attention and style, offering profound insights into how psychological factors shape chess performance. He discusses the attitudes of famous players toward psychology, how to prepare mentally before a game, the effects of time trouble, and what can be learned by observing your opponent during play.
A must-watch for players who want to understand not just how chess is played, but how it is experienced at the board.
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