1: the real psychology of chess
chessfeels: conversations about chess, psychology & mental health
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The Fascination with Chess Expertise and Intelligence
The chapter delves into the admiration for a skilled chess player and the challenge of explaining this admiration to others. It also explores the misconceptions surrounding intelligence and its connection to chess prowess, questioning popular notions of intelligence and privilege. The conversation touches on the dynamics of self-deprecation in the chess community and the struggles with self-control and impulses during gameplay.
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