Wow, great video. This could be seen as a blueprint for just generally being a good person. If you're on the left side, you're more likely to act out in bad sportsmanship, if you're on the right side, you're more likely to be the type who says "good game" whether you won or lost. I'm by no means a successful chess player, but I deliberately try to cultivate the right side mentality not only in chess, but in life. Not saying I am great at it, but I am trying. And I know I have to, because, sadly, a few years ago when I was more blitz than rapid, I was definite further left than I am now.
But now in (mostly rapid) games, sometimes people disconnect as soon as they are in an obvious losing position, or they start asking for a draw on every move, or they say something abusive or trolling, and the most hilarious one, they accuse me of cheating. All I can do is pity and report them; they make the game less enjoyable for everyone. They are evidently a victim of their own mind, stuck in the pattern on left of the chart, which cannot be a happy way of living. One has to wonder how far it trickles into their lives and relationship. Hopefully some people caught in that downward spiral of stinking thinking will see your video and start to change course. And hopefully I will catch myself and not inadvertently fall back into these pitfalls myself, as I know I was a lot less happy when I allowed more of these negative patterns to pervade my thinking.
Hello Students!
Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of chess psychology with this enlightening video. Discover the profound impact of mental strategies, emotional control, and cognitive processes on a player's performance at the chessboard. Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a seasoned player aiming for higher ratings, delving into the psychology of chess is a game changer.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/A0JXCexqjhw?si=wUR6tBpzSkTlVFa9