Description
On the Chessboard, Nice Guys Finish Last. Here's How to Win.
Psychology is one of the most important aspects of chess — and most players put themselves at a serious disadvantage by ignoring it entirely. Being 'nice' is fine in civilian life, but in the war zone of the chessboard, a more ruthless approach is required. GM Nigel Davies argues that a good chess player must be something of a scoundrel to survive.
What This Course Covers (4+ hours):
- Inducing Pavlovian responses — conditioning your opponent to make predictable mistakes
- Provocative moves — insulting the opposition with moves that get under their skin
- Psychological warfare — the various methods by which a player can gain a mental edge
- Defending against these methods — essential knowledge to avoid becoming another victim
A knowledge of these methods is essential for the serious tournament competitor — whether you plan to use them yourself or simply need to recognize and neutralize them when used against you.
A Fritz Trainer video course — more than 4 hours of chess psychology that will change how you approach competitive play.
The psychological edge. The ruthless approach. Chess for Scoundrels — win at the board and in the mind.