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Psychology in Matches
- World championship matches are intense psychological battles due to playing the same opponent repeatedly.
- Confidence swings dramatically impact the match outcome, unlike standalone tournament games.
Late Chess Start Story
- David Pruess fell in love with chess at age five but didn’t join a chess club until he was 12.
- Until then, he played only casual games with family, lacking proper chess culture or competitive understanding.
Sweat Work and Peer Training
- Improvement hinges on "sweat work"—focused, high-effort study sessions rather than passive learning.
- Training with peers at, above, and below your level fosters deeper understanding and accelerates growth.