Benjamin Balas

This discussion features Benjamin Balas, a visual cognition expert from North Dakota State University. He uncovers how our visual system contributes to chess blunders, particularly through visual crowding that confuses players, especially beginners. Prof. Balas shares practical strategies for enhancing blunder-checking skills, emphasizing the importance of effective board scanning and developing memory chunks. He also discusses eye-tracking research that highlights how experts manage complex positions, offering listeners valuable insights to improve their game.