Master The Mindset #6: Psychological Aspects Of Being Better Or Worse

Posted by admin on January 24, 2010 · 1 Comment

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Hi all,

In this video I point out some psychological mishaps that are common to our games.
Pay close attention and enjoy

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Master The Mindset #5: Chess Player Apply Thyself!

Posted by admin on November 2, 2009 · 1 Comment

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Hi all,

In this lecture I discuss a very and also underestimated aspect of chess playing strength: fighting spirit and the measure in which we apply ourselves at the board.

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Master The Mindset #4: Play With Confidence

Posted by admin on October 10, 2009 · 3 Comments

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In a practical over the board game it is of great importance to play sufficiently quick and also to play with confidence. It pays off to have some knowledge of the opening of course so as to be able to play it with the wind in the sails and also have a feel for the more critcal phases of the game when you really need your time to think. At the same time you have the responsibility - playing white - to make a fist against the black position, and - playing black - to try and equalize, while having some positive imbalance of your own to build on.

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