{"product_id":"the-seven-deadly-sins-jonathan-rowson","title":"The Seven Deadly Sins | Jonathan Rowson","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJonathan Rowson's The Seven Deadly Chess Sins: Most Common Causes of Disaster in Chess offers a thought-provoking exploration of the psychological pitfalls that can lead to mistakes on the chessboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis book stands out by linking traditional chess errors to the concept of the \"seven deadly sins,\" providing a unique framework for understanding and improving one's game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis book appeals to a broad range of players, from beginners who are starting to understand their mistakes to more advanced players seeking deeper insights into their thought processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith philosophical reflections and quotes from various thinkers, that enrich the discussion around chess psychology and decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the main reasons why you go horribly astray in games!\u003cbr\u003eo    Thinking (unnecessary and erroneous)\u003cbr\u003eo    Blinking (missing opportunities, lack of resolution)\u003cbr\u003eo    Wanting (too much concern with the result of the game)\u003cbr\u003eo    Materialism (lack of attention to non-material factors)\u003cbr\u003eo    Egoism (insufficient awareness of the opponent and his ideas)\u003cbr\u003eo    Perfectionism (running short on time, trying too hard)\u003cbr\u003eo    Looseness (‘losing the plot,’ drifting, poor concentration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader’s reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is one of the most unique chess books I've encountered. It blends humor with the author's personality, shining through and approaching chess from a social scientist's perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe book delves into psychological and philosophical realms, yet remains highly readable and engaging. It offers valuable insights for chess players and anyone involved in individual sports or games. Rowson explores concepts such as Egoism, Perfectionism, and the mental pitfalls of overthinking, which are relevant to anyone striving for personal improvement. These \"sins,\" as Rowson terms them, can resonate with the mindset of any competitive individual - Y Allen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHe has broken ranks by writing about playing chess as it actually is - rather than should be and should be greatly commended. This is a book which, in contrast to most of its brethren, I will continue to visit and revisit - GM Jon Speelman, The Independent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJonathan Rowson's psychological and philosophical musings called 'The Seven Deadly Chess Sins' makes splendid reading and certainly helps those chessplayers who overthink during the games, miss opportunities, are too greedy, don't pay attention to material, or refuse to see other human across the chessboard, or try to be too perfect or drift while concentrating. Or all of the above\" - GM Lubosh Kavalek, Washington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 17.2 x 1.8 x 24.8cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781901983364\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929457860760,"sku":"uul1789626004747","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9519\/9128\/files\/the-seven-deadly-sins-jonathan-rowson_1.jpg?v=1789626010","url":"https:\/\/rivercurve.shop\/products\/the-seven-deadly-sins-jonathan-rowson","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}