Mental Toughness in Chess

This Mental Toughness in Chess is an English-language chess book for players who want to strengthen their mental game as well as their understanding of the board. It focuses on concentration, resilience and decision-making under pressure, with practical guidance aimed at real play rather than opening theory or tactics.

What the book covers

Written by Werner Schweitzer, a professional mental coach and chess player, this book takes a practical look at the psychological side of chess. It addresses the challenges of long games, staying focused, recovering after mistakes and making better use of your own potential at the board.

The approach is straightforward: mental strength, like technical chess skill, can be developed through regular training. Instead of broad theory, the reader gets clear advice and simple mental exercises that can be used in practice.

Inside the book

This book is designed to support the areas that matter most in training and tournament play:

• building concentration and stamina during a game
• recognising your own strengths and weaknesses
• handling both losses and wins more effectively
• developing self-discipline in study and analysis
• managing distracting thoughts and emotions while playing
• strengthening confidence
• avoiding underestimating an opponent or overestimating their strength
• making better decisions under time pressure and pressure on the score

Mental Toughness in Chess is a useful read for ambitious tournament players and for anyone who wants to play with more calm, confidence and consistency.

Edition details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Werner Schweitzer
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 128
• Subject: mental training for chess
• Approach: practical advice and simple mental exercises