In chess, the mental aspects of the player are just as crucial as the knowledge of the essence in the opening, calculation, position evaluation or the endgame in its many variations. This mental training guide to chess is designed to improve the way chess players play at the board without having to practice new tactics, study openings or take another course in endgame techniques. In this book you will learn different perspectives that can increase your resilience, strengthen your motivation and enable you to deal with mistakes and your self-image in a different way. A strong self-confidence will help you to turn around lost positions at the board and mental training is the building block to this success. Try to get the most out of chess training with a focused mindset and work out solutions for an effective training plan. The path to a strong mental game starts here, but it needs you and the willingness to make a change.