Many people start chess with excitement. They learn the rules, watch a few videos, play some games… And then - nothing changes They stay at the same level for months or even years. This is not about talent. This is about structure. The Real Problem Is Not Skill — It’s Direction Most beginners don’t have a system. They: play random games watch random content try random ideas Without a clear path, progress becomes invisible. And when progress is invisible - motivation disappear

Chess looks like a quiet board game. But under the surface it’s a decision laboratory: attention, impulse control, pattern recognition, emotional regulation, and the ability to choose one move while letting go of ten tempting ones. That is the core of chess psychology (one of my approaches): not “how to memorize openings,” but how the mind behaves under choice, pressure, uncertainty, and time — and how chess can train those skills in a clean, structured way. chess Psycholog

The Mind Behind the Board Mihails Lahmans is a chess psychology consultant and intuitive strategist based in Edinburgh. He combines the logic of the chessboard with the emotional depth of human experience — helping people understand their minds through the art of strategy. The Power of Chess Psychology and Intuition in Everyday Life Over the last 15 years, Mihails has been exploring how chess reveals patterns of thinking, emotional reactions, and hidden motivations. He believ