EP 152 | Visualization and Aphantasia
Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast
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The Art of Mental Visualization in Chess
This chapter explores the diverse cognitive approaches to mental visualization in chess, focusing on how players calculate positions uniquely. It discusses the significance of memory, the concept of photographic recall, and the advantages it provides in gameplay, highlighted by anecdotes of skilled players. Furthermore, it delves into the challenges faced by those with aphantasia and the cognitive strategies employed by both experienced players and novices during gameplay.
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