Benjamin Portheault
Performance coach and researcher focused on chess psychology and mindfulness who combines modern psychology and meditation to help players manage pressure, build resilience, and improve tournament performance.
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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 25min
Dr. Benjamin Portheault on Chess Psychology: Overcoming Rating Anxiety & Mental Barriers 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
Dr. Benjamin Portheault, a performance coach blending psychology and meditation to help players manage pressure. He talks about using meditation to create mental distance, spotting and defusing toxic self-talk, handling rating anxiety and time trouble, and pre-game rituals to preserve love for the game. Short practical tools and mindset shifts for staying present and resilient in high-pressure situations.
