World practice shows that in conditions of high competition in esports, not only technical, but also psychological training of players is of key importance. Effectiveness of mental training as a method for building resistance to stress, increasing concentration and speeding up decision-making in the game disciplines of “Dota 2” and “Counter Strike 2” is substantiated. The aim of the study is to adapt the mental training technique developed in classical sports to the specifics of esports activities.
