The Psychology of Chess

ISBN-13: 9781138216631 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 126 str.

Fernand Gobet

Opis

The Psychology of Chess will provide a comprehensive introduction to the psychological aspects of one of the world’s most played games. Drawing on an extensive body of literature, the book explores the cognitive functions involved in playing chess, discussing diverse topics such as perception and memory in chess thinking, pattern recognition, and skill acquisition. The book will also consider contemporary areas of research within the field, including brain training, artificial intuition, and the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in chess players.