Author : Fernand Gobet
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,27 MB
Release : 2004-08-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1135425132
This book, which is the first systematic study of psychology and board games, covers topics such as perception, memory, problem solving and decision making, development, intelligence, emotions, motivation, education, and neuroscience.
Author : Jeremy Silman
Publisher :
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 26,69 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN :
This book takes the student on a journey through his own mind and returns him to the chess board with a wealth of new-found knowledge and the promise of a significant gain in strength. Most amateurs possess erroneous thinking processes that remain with them throughout their chess lives. These flaws in their mental armour result in stinging defeats and painful reversals. Books can be bought and studied, lessons can be taken -- but in the end, these elusive problems always prove to be extremely difficult to eradicate. Seeking a solution to this dilemma, the author wrote down the thoughts of his students while they played actual games, analysed them, and catalogued the most common misconceptions that arose. This second edition greatly expands on the information contained in the popular first edition.
Author : Dr Melodie de Jager
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 12,33 MB
Release : 2019-02-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780639989402
Whilst learning is a continuous process from birth throughout life, it is also about the ability to think and adapt. This book examines the core concepts of unlocking the power of learning and provides tools that should be at the heart of any education environment. This book is incredibly useful for students, parents and teachers alike.
Author : Jonathan Rowson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,70 MB
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1635573335
A chess grandmaster reveals the powerful teachings this ancient game offers for staying present, thriving in a complex world, and crafting a fulfilling life. Refined and perfected through 1,500 years of human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But the game is much more than just warfare in miniature. Chess is also an ever-shifting puzzle to be solved, a narrative to be written, and a task that demands players create their own motivation from moment to moment. In other words, as Grandmaster Jonathan Rowson argues in this kaleidoscopic and inspiring book, there are ways to see all of life reflected in those 64 black and white squares. Taking us inside the psychologically charged world of chess's global elite, Rowson mines the game for its insights into sustaining focus, quieting our inner saboteur, making tough decisions, overcoming failure, and more. He peels back the beguiling logic of chess to reveal the timeless wisdom underneath. This exhilarating tour ranges from learning how to love our mistakes to considering why people are like trees; from the mysteries of parenting to the beauty of technical details, to the endgame of death. Throughout, chess emerges as a powerful and accessible metaphor for the thrills and setbacks that fill our daily lives with meaning and beauty.
Author : Emmanuel Neiman
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 45,49 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9056914480
Every chess player knows that some moves are harder to see than others. Why is it that, frequently, uncomplicated wins simply do not enter your mind? Even strong grandmasters suffer from blind spots that obscure some of the best ideas during a game. What is more: often both players fail to see the opportunity that is right in front of their eyes. Neiman and Afek have researched this problem and discovered that there are actually reasons why your brain discards certain ideas. In this book they demonstrate different categories of hard-to-see chess moves and clearly explain the psychological, positional and geometric factors which cloud your brain. Invisible Chess Moves with its many unique examples, instructive explanations and illuminative tests, will teach how to discover your blind spots and see the moves which remain invisible for others. Your results at the board will improve dramatically because your brain will stop blocking winning ideas.
Author : Bruce Pandolfini
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,71 MB
Release : 1995-04-18
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0671795023
A first-of-its-kind encyclopedia for chess players, this volume features detailed explanations and invaluable illustrations for new chess players, those intent on improving their games, and anyone who needs to brush up on both the basics and more advanced play. 140 detailed illustrations.
Author : Irving Chernev
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,3 MB
Release : 1971-06-15
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780671211356
From Simon & Schuster, Logical Chess: Move By Move: Every Move Explained is Irving Chernev guide to beginners chess and the basic moves for every player to improve. In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.
Author : Ian Livingstone
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 18,69 MB
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1465498710
Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play. Journey through 8,000 years of history, from Ancient Egyptian Senet and Indian Snakes and Ladders, right up to role-play, fantasy and hybrid games of the present day. More than 100 games are explored chronologically, from the most ancient to the most modern. Every chapter is full of insightful anecdotes exploring everything from design and acquisition to game play and legacy.
Author : Charles Hertan
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 10,89 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9056914650
Charles Hertan, an experienced chess coach from Massachusetts, has made an astonishing discovery: the failure to consider key winning moves is often due to human bias, since your brain tends to disregard many winning moves because they are counter-intuitive or look unnatural. Charles Hertan?s radically different approach is: use COMPUTER EYES and always look for the most forcing move first! By studying forcing sequences according to Hertan?s method you will develop analytical precision, improve your tactical vision, overcome human bias and staleness, and enjoy the calculation of difficult positions. By recognizing moves that matter, you will win more games!
Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 22,58 MB
Release : 2006-03-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1101157909
New York Times Bestseller An exciting--and encouraging--exploration of creativity from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: artists, inventors, storytellers-creative and holistic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't. Drawing on research from around the world, Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others) outlines the six fundamentally human abilities that are absolute essentials for professional success and personal fulfillment--and reveals how to master them. A Whole New Mind takes readers to a daring new place, and a provocative and necessary new way of thinking about a future that's already here.
