Analyzing the Chess Mind by Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel R. Sneed (hardcover)

This Analyzing the Chess Mind by Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel R. Sneed is an English-language hardcover chess psychology book that explores how thinking patterns shape decisions at the board.

What this book covers

This book is for readers who want to understand more than the moves themselves. It focuses on decision-making, mistakes, confidence and pressure in chess, and it uses carefully annotated examples from play to keep the subject grounded in practical positions.

The authors also treat chess psychology as something that can be developed. That makes this a useful read for ambitious amateurs, coaches and tournament players who want to work on the mental side of the game as well as openings and tactics.

About the authors

GM Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel R. Sneed combine chess experience with psychological insight in one volume. Their perspective gives the book a clear focus on how players think under real game conditions.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess psychology book
• Title: Analyzing the Chess Mind
• Authors: Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel R. Sneed
• Subject: psychology of chess
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 224 pages
• Publication date: 18 May 2022