Download or read book The Psychology of Chess written by Fernand Gobet and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.