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A psychological (wow!) guide for zero and beginner ranks

Human brain. Brodmann areas. The “Aha! Moment” or why do chess players stare at the ceiling?

§ 2. From zero to 500+

From Zero to Kilo in two steps

A very beginner's guide from the intermediate-to-advanced rank player