Psychology Lab

We study the "human element" of chess. Our research focuses on cognitive endurance, tilt management, and the psychology of decision-making under pressure.

Active Studies

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The "Tilt" Threshold

We are investigating how consecutive losses affect move accuracy in the next game. Does "rage queuing" lead to measurable cognitive decline?

1,204 Participants Ends Mar 2026

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Data Analysis

Visualizing the Knight

A study on how players of different ratings (1000 vs 2000) calculate knight moves. Does pattern recognition trump calculation speed?

50k Puzzles Publishing Q2

Results Pending

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We accept proposals for community-led experiments. If you have a research question about chess psychology, we can help you design the study.

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