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Psychology and Mental Toughness
Chess is a psychological game. Analytical skills aren't enough. You also need the toughness of a warrior.
Get Grandmasters' advice below on building your mental toughness!
What if your anger isn’t about the moment, but what’s already inside you?
A story of soccer, wasabi, Rasgullas… and winning the hardest game of all.
Psychology and Mental Toughness |
Be Amazing |
6 min read
GM Avetik Grigoryan
Why Pushing Harder Might Be Holding You Back
You’re working hard. Staying disciplined. But still stuck?
This article explores why more effort isn’t always the answer, and what to do instead.
Psychology and Mental Toughness |
2 min read
GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes
The Rating Obsession: Why It’s Ruining Your Progress
Obsessing over rating is one of the biggest mistakes chess players make. In this article, GM Gabuzyan reveals why rating anxiety is silently killing your progress — and what to focus on instead to truly improve.
Psychology and Mental Toughness |
Improvement Hacks |
5 min read
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