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| 30 Jun 2024 | Ep. 116: The Truth About Bishops & Knights for the Club-Level Chess Player (Game Analysis #10) | 00:43:27 | |
This week, Neal discusses another instructive tournament game. We cover the following and more:
Game Referenced: Neal vs. 1697 (G/90;d10) 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 e6 3. e3 b6 4. h3 Bb7 5. Nf3 d6 6. Be2 Be7 7. O-O O-O 8. Nbd2 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | Ep. 131: Thoughts on Chess Teaching, Part 1: Philosophy & Structure | 00:44:33 | |
What are the qualities of a good chess coach? How can one become a chess teacher? How should lessons be organized and scheduled? This episode is Part One of Two about chess teaching from both the teacher and student point of view. This week we focus more on the former. We also cover the following topics:
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| 02 Mar 2025 | Ep. 142: The Tactics vs. Imbalances Debate | 00:41:32 | |
This week's pod is a dedicated Listener Mailbag episode. We challenge some of the pushback that's out there about IM Jeremy Silman's system of imbalances and discuss some other topics as well. Referenced:
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| 22 Sep 2024 | Ep. 126: Should You Ever Withdraw From a Chess Tournament? | 00:46:58 | |
🎯 Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel! After much planning and preparation, you're excited to play in a 6-round weekend event, but find yourself 0-3 heading into round 4 and feeling frustrated and dejected. Should you finish out the tournament or withdraw? We take a look at this and more. Topics covered:
Referenced: The instructional videos below are from the LI Chess Club YouTube Channel which is in the early stages. All videos feature positions from amateur games and cover themes and ideas you will actually face on a regular basis. The goal will be to have videos that are approx. 7-12 min. in length so that busy adults will be able to consume them. ✔ FIDE Rating Deflation Adjustment (chess.com article) ✔ Ep. 99: How to Approach Chess Study as a Beginner/Adv. Beginner 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 04 Feb 2024 | Ep. 97: Chess Ratings, Improvement, the 3...Qd8 Scandinavian & More feat. NM Daniel Lowinger | 00:59:27 | |
This week's guest is National Master Daniel Lowinger, a high school Chinese teacher who cut his teeth playing chess on the New York scene. Dan offers some thoughtful and philosophical ideas about amateur chess improvement, titles, being honest with oneself, and much more. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (03:48) - Dan's Beginnings (06:24) - Thoughts on Chess Titles (23:44) - Honesty with Oneself (29:43) - Adult Improvement (44:18) - 3...Qd8 Scandinavian Defense (55:29) - Opening Originals: Strong Sidelines for Club Cats (58:37) - Outro Links for NM Daniel Lowinger:
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| 03 Nov 2024 | Ep. 132 (S8 Finale): Chess Teaching, Part 2: Materials, Resources, & Essential Concepts | 00:40:49 | |
This episode is our Season 8 Finale! Neal will be taking an extended end-of-year break and will return with Season 9 in January 2025. This week, we continue our discussion on chess teaching with a focus on materials, resources, and essential concepts for developing players. Referenced Resources and Materials:
Referenced Chess Concepts for Developing Players:
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| 16 Jun 2024 | Ep. 114: How to Avoid Time-Trouble at Club-Level Chess Tournaments | 00:38:42 | |
Like it or not, the clock is just as much a part of tournament chess as the board and pieces. Poor clock management is a consistent problem for many players. We cover:
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| 08 Sep 2024 | Ep. 124: Are Amateur Players Qualified to Coach Chess? | 00:40:18 | |
This week's offering is a dedicated Listener Mailbag episode. We cover the following and more:
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| 16 Mar 2025 | Ep. 144: Speed Chess Secrets: How 5-0 Blitz Can Supercharge Your Skills | 00:39:02 | |
5-0 blitz games can be an excellent chess improvement tool when used properly and judiciously. In this episode, we offer tips, tricks, and best practices. Referenced: 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 13 Oct 2024 | Ep. 129: Seven Attacking Tips for Club-Level Chess Players | 00:32:16 | |
This week, Neal discusses attacking play for the amateur player. Arguably, club players should approach attacks differently than titled players. This episode is divided into three segments:
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| 14 Apr 2024 | Ep. 105 (S7 Premiere): Declutter Your Chess Study Plan | 00:35:10 | |
Welcome to Season 7! As a reminder, you can become a Patreon member of The Chess Angle. For just $2 a month, you can support the show while receiving a few perks including access to a members-only blog, Neal's personal episode notes/outlines, priority consideration for questions/topic suggestions, and early access to select episodes. If you're interested in a single donation, we also have a Buy Me a Coffee page, where you can buy us a "virtual" coffee as a one-off contribution. We appreciate your support of the pod! This week, we discuss how to "Marie Kondo" your chess study plan if you're rated about 800-1200 and you're looking to break the 1400 barrier. You don't need to buy 100 chess books, 25 courses, and join seven different online training programs. A streamlined collection of chess study materials covering each phase and theme of the game combined with lots of OTB experience is probably all you need for quite some time. In this episode, we cover:
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| 06 Oct 2024 | Ep. 128: Boosting Your Chess Rating & Higher-Rated Opponents (Game Analysis #12) | 00:49:46 | |
Beating or drawing higher-rated opponents stems from winning the psychological game, since attempting to outplay them based solely on chess skill usually fails. We also discuss the following:
Game Referenced: 2013 vs. Neal (G/90;d10) 1. c4 b6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. d4 Bb7 4. a3 e6 5. Bg5 Be7 6. e3 O-O 7. Nf3 Ne4 8. Bxe7 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Ep. 112: Chess Tournament Savvy, Playing Amid Distractions, Prepping for OTB Play & More feat. NM Nick Panico (Chess Coffee Talk #4) | 00:44:20 | |
National Master Nick Panico returns to the pod for some "chess coffee talk" and shares his insights from the tournament scene. We cover:
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| 19 May 2024 | Ep. 110: IM Michael Rahal on the Challenges of Adult Chess Improvement & More | 00:58:19 | |
This podcast recently crossed the half-a-million download mark! Thank you all for your support of The Chess Angle. This week's guest is International Master Michael Rahal. Michael is a professional trilingual chess coach, content creator, and FIDE Press Officer. In this jam-packed episode, he provides thoughtful insight on the challenges of improving at chess as an adult and why there's not always a positive correlation between chess study and tournament results. Michael also details his experiences interviewing some of the world's most elite players including Magnus Carlsen. He then shares his thoughts on the chess content creation space and previews his upcoming Chessable and YouTube projects. Links for IM Michael Rahal: 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | Ep. 104 (S6 Finale): Ten Ways to Lose a Chess Game | 00:35:21 | |
This episode is our Season 6 finale. We'll be taking a short break and will return with Season 7 on April 14, 2024. This week, we discuss ten common reasons why players at the club level lose games: 1 - Non-processing 2 - Rushing against odd opening moves 3 - Neglecting development/premature attacks 4 - Misplaying castling 5 - Rook posing 6 - Too much French pastry 7 - Trading down to a losing King and pawn ending 8 - Trying too hard to win 9 - Being cavalier against lower-rated opponents 10 - Poor clock management 🎯 Support the Show: 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com.
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| 18 Feb 2024 | Ep. 99: How to Approach Chess Study as a Beginner or Advanced Beginner (Tips and Suggested Resources) | 00:37:22 | |
Chess improvement can be overwhelming and daunting for beginners looking to reach the intermediate level and beyond. This is especially true for busy adults with limited study time. In the episode, we provide a general overview of what we believe beginners and advanced beginners should focus on and provide a number of suggested resources to get you started. Suggested Books:
Suggested Online Lessons from Chess.com:
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| 09 Mar 2025 | Ep. 143: Formal Chess Study Plans: Essential or Overhyped? | 00:43:21 | |
This week we discuss whether highly structured study plans are practical for busy amateurs. Neal concludes by sharing his own plan (HINT: it’s not complicated). Referenced:
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| 11 Feb 2024 | Ep. 98: The Worst Chess Mindsets for Tournament Players | 00:51:20 | |
The week, Neal dives into the listener mailbag to discuss the parallels between music and chess, handling losses, and dealing with frustration at the chessboard. This is followed by an open and candid discussion about mindset and attitude at the chessboard during OTB tournaments. There's definitely an emphasis on chess psychology for this episode. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (00:48) - Chess and Music (07:38) - Dealing with Losses (17:00) - Frustration at the Chessboard (22:49) - The Chess Mindset (what to avoid) (49:42) - Outro 🎯 Support the Show: 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 30 Mar 2025 | Ep. 146: Better Tournaments, Better Chess: Creating Ideal Playing Conditions | 00:36:38 | |
This episode is a response to FM Nate Solon's excellent blog posts I Don’t Like Chess Tournaments and What Would a Fun Chess Tournament Look Like? Neal reacts and shares his thoughts on weekend events including the following:
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| 23 Jun 2024 | Ep. 115: What (Some) Chess Coaches Don't Get (Game Analysis #9) | 00:40:04 | |
This week, Neal begins by diving into the listener mailbag. This is followed by an instructive analysis of a recent OTB tournament game. We cover the following and more:
Game Referenced: 1831 vs. Neal (G/90;d10) 1. d4 e6 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Nc3 Ne4 8. Qc2 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 18 Aug 2024 | Ep. 121: Avoiding "Panic Moves" in Chess (Game Analysis #11) | 00:25:30 | |
Your opponent has a better position or plays a move that catches you by surprise. Rather than keep your composure while patiently analyzing, you become frustrated, despondent, and convince yourself your position and/or your opponent's apparent threat is worse than it is. As a result, you bang out an unnecessary (and weakening) defensive move. Sound familiar? You just played a "panic move." This week we take a look at this common chess ailment. Game Referenced: 1900 vs. Neal (G/90;d10) 1. d4 e6 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Nc3 Ne4 8. Qc2 Nxc3 9. Qxc3 Be4 10. b3 d6 11. Bb2 f5 12. Rad1 Bf6 13. Ne5 Bxg2 14. Kxg2 Qe8 15. Qf3 c6 16. Nd3 Na6 17. Nf4 g6 18. h4 e5 19. Nh3 e4 20. Qe3 Rd8 21. Rh1 c5 22. h5 cxd4 23. Bxd4 Bxd4 24. Rxd4 Rf6 25. hxg6 Qxg6 26. Nf4 Qf7 27. Rh5 Kh8 28. Qc3 Qg7 29. Rd5 Rdf8 30. Qd4 Nc5 31. Rxd6 Rxd6 32. Qxd6 Rf6 33. Qd8+ Rf8 34. Ng6+ Qxg6 35. Qxf8+ 1-0 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 12 May 2024 | Ep. 109: Chess Improvement Shortcuts for the Busy Adult Improver | 00:31:09 | |
This week's pod is an updated and revised version of Episode 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People. Neal offers some practical time-saving hacks for busy adults with limited study time and argues that social media overload may harm your chess progress. If you're enjoying the pod, please consider telling your chess playing friends about us and giving us a 5-star review on your podcast app of choice. We appreciate your support! Referenced:
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| 07 Jul 2024 | Ep. 117 (S7 Finale): Online Chess "Doomsday Feature" to Stop Your Losing Streak | 00:22:16 | |
This week's episode is our Season 7 Finale (Season 8 coming soon...). In this light, laid-back, rapid-fire episode, Neal reacts to the enjoyable chess.com article 7 Hot Takes That Are Just True by Pedro Pinhata, a Sr. Digital Content Writer for chess.com. Mr. Pinhata's 7 Hot Takes:
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| 01 Sep 2024 | Ep. 123: The Most Confusing Chess Concepts for Developing Players | 00:35:06 | |
This week's episode is a response to the Reddit post What are some of the most advanced and incomprehensible concepts in chess? At the time of this recording, there were over 150 responses. The following concepts, among others, were frequently cited as being difficult to understand:
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Ep. 106: GM Max Illingworth on Adult Chess Improvement, Why YouTube Videos May Not Help, "Potholes & Detours" on the road to 1600, "Unlearning" Chess, & More | 00:57:50 | |
This week's guest is Australian Grandmaster Max Illingworth. Max is a coach, author, and blogger who has lots of experience working with adult chess improvers and a sincere interest in helping them get better. His chess.com blog is instruction rich and formed the basis of our conversation. Max shared his thoughts on why many adult players have trouble improving, including the erroneous thought processes and approaches that hinder progress. As a reminder, you can become a Patreon member of The Chess Angle. For just $2 a month, you can support the show while receiving a few perks including access to a members-only blog, Neal's personal episode notes/outlines, priority consideration for questions/topic suggestions, and early access to select episodes. If you're interested in a single donation, we also have a Buy Me a Coffee page, where you can buy us a "virtual" coffee as a one-off contribution. We appreciate your support of the pod! Links for GM Max Illingworth:
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| 05 Jan 2025 | Ep. 134 (S9 Premiere): Is the London System for Lazy Players? and other Chess Hot Takes | 00:41:39 | |
VIDEO VERSION is available on our YouTube Channel. Welcome to Season 9! This episode is a response to the Reddit post What is Your Personal Chess Hot Take? Neal discusses various topics, including the importance of analyzing both wins and losses, the debate surrounding the London System, and the significance of openings in chess strategy. He also shares hot takes about rating deflation, clock etiquette, speed chess, and the impact of psychology on the game. The conversation also touches on the challenges of online chess, particularly regarding cheating. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Ep. 133 (Bonus Episode!): Stop Obsessing & Start Winning at Chess | 00:18:20 | |
VIDEO VERSION is available on our YouTube Channel. This episode is a pre-season bonus pod. Season 9 of the podcast begins on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Moving forward, all episodes will have a full video version on our YouTube Channel, so whether you prefer to watch or listen, we've got you covered. A big THANK YOU to Brian Karen who helped prepare this episode. Topics this week include:
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| 09 Jun 2024 | Ep. 113: Stop Dropping Pawns! (Game Analysis #8) | 00:36:14 | |
You hang one pawn, then eight moves later you hang another, and then your opponent easily wins the game while you're still processing where you went wrong. This is all too common at the club level. In addition, Neal dives into the Listener Mailbag. Game Referenced: Neal vs. 1490 (G/90;d10) 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Bf5 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 Bd6 5. Bg3 Nf6 6. Bxf5 exf5 7. Qf3 Qd7 8. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | Ep. 138: "Hand Hovering" at Chess Tournaments, Why We Lose Games, & More | 00:32:28 | |
This week, Neal discusses the infamous "hand hover" at OTB events and other topics related to chess improvement and tournament strategy. Chapters:
Referenced: Practical Chess Exercises (Amazon) 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: The Amazon link above is an affiliate link. Qualifying purchases help support the podcast at no additional cost to you. | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | Ep. 101: Candidates Tournament Preview 2024 feat. GM Daniel Gormally | 01:02:45 | |
In this jam-packed episode, return guest Grandmaster Daniel Gormally discusses the upcoming 2024 Candidates Chess Tournament: the players, controversies, history, and more. The winner of this event will challenge Ding Liren for the title of World Chess Champion. The Candidates begins on 4/3/24 in Toronto, Canada. Links for the Candidates Tournament: Links for GM Daniel Gormally:
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| 06 Feb 2022 | Ep. 19: Do Chess Puzzles Really Help? | 00:29:05 | |
For many players, chess study is a grey area. It's not just WHAT to study but HOW. We believe Practical Chess Exercises is one of the best puzzle books for amateur players. For online instructional content, we recommend chess.com. These are affiliate links which support the podcast at no additional cost to you. | |||
| 20 Feb 2022 | Ep. 20 (S1 Finale): Talking with National Master Tim Mirabile | 00:58:44 | |
For the podcast's first interview format, I spoke with National Master Tim Mirabile. This is our uncut, unedited conversation. Below, Tim shared a list of some favorite books and a link to an article about the growth mindset:
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| 13 Mar 2022 | Ep. 21 (S2 Premiere) : Amateur Chess Myths | 00:32:37 | |
Arguably, certain "theoretical advantages" often have less significance at the amateur level. For example, material imbalances such as "having the two bishops" or "being up the Exchange" are often overrated when non-titled players face off. | |||
| 27 Mar 2022 | Ep. 22: Playing vs. Studying feat. Candidate Master Brian Karen | 00:48:37 | |
I spoke with Candidate Master and renowned chess educator Brian Karen. He is one of the most active teachers in the country. Some of our talking points include:
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| 03 Apr 2022 | Ep. 23: The Chess Cheating Epidemic & More: Talking with FM Alex King | 00:51:17 | |
**Note: Alex King earned the FM title after this was recorded. The episode title has been updated but the original show notes are below.
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| 10 Apr 2022 | Ep. 24: Higher & Lower-Rated Opponents (Game Analysis #1) | 00:38:24 | |
This is the first episode for our new Game Analysis Series. I will thematically break down one or more of my OTB games, covering a variety of chess concepts and ideas for the amateur and club player. Some of the themes from this episode include:
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| 17 Apr 2022 | Ep. 25: Chess Club Stories | 00:32:09 | |
This episode details some of my experiences as a club player and tournament director in three parts:
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| 24 Apr 2022 | Ep. 26: Learning & Improving feat. FM Roger LaFlair | 00:42:40 | |
For this interview episode, I spoke with Fide Master Roger LaFlair. Roger teaches high school chemistry and chess at a private school here on Long Island in NY. He also has an active roster of private chess students. Roger can be reached at rlaflair@gmail.com. We touched on a variety of topics regarding tournament play and chess improvement. Some of our talking points include:
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| 01 May 2022 | Ep. 27: Facing Unusual Openings (Game Analysis #2) | 00:26:17 | |
This is the second episode in our Game Analysis Series where I thematically discuss one or more of my OTB games. Some of the concepts from this episode include:
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| 08 May 2022 | Ep. 28: Avoiding Mistakes feat. GM Romain Edouard | 01:00:01 | |
Grandmaster Romain Edouard joins the podcast this week to explain how players of all levels can minimize mistakes in their games. Be sure to check out Romain's chess.com lesson on this subject (affiliate link), as well as his chessable course on facing the English opening (1.c4). I caught up with Romain during his current visit to the US for his stint as GM in Residence for the St. Louis Chess Club.
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| 15 May 2022 | Ep. 29: "The Seven Deadly Chess Sins" (advanced chess psychology) | 00:38:58 | |
This episode is a book review/discussion of the acclaimed text The Seven Deadly Chess Sins (Amazon) by Jonathan Rowson. This is a follow up to Episode 16 which discussed Chess for Tigers (Amazon) by Simon Webb. I believe these two outstanding books are probably the only resources you need for chess psychology at the amateur and club level. Chess for Tigers is an excellent primer, while The Seven Deadly Chess Sins is more advanced. The seven chess sins include the following:
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| 22 May 2022 | Ep. 30: Dubious Study Plans, The Comparison Game, & More | 00:47:46 | |
Are you constantly comparing your chess progress to that of others? Are four, five, or six-hour-a-day study plans effective for amateur players? I offer opinions on these topics and more. The segments in this episode include:
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| 29 May 2022 | Ep. 31: The Benefits of Speed Chess feat. NM Tyrell Harriott | 00:44:15 | |
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| 05 Jun 2022 | Ep. 32: Winning With Off-Book Ideas feat. Jarrod Tavares (USCF 2000) | 00:50:37 | |
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| 12 Jun 2022 | Ep. 33: Annoying & Distracting Chess Behaviors | 00:39:19 | |
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| 19 Jun 2022 | Ep. 34: Confidence at the Chessboard (Game Analysis #3) | 00:22:34 | |
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| 26 Jun 2022 | Ep. 35: Chess Improvement While Parenting feat. Jay Kleinman (USCF 1915) | 00:50:31 | |
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| 03 Jul 2022 | Ep. 36: The French Defense for Club Players | 01:07:40 | |
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| 10 Jul 2022 | Ep. 37: The London System for Club Players | 00:49:51 | |
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While I currently recommend the recent De Prado book above as your starting point (as far as physical books), you should be aware of the seminal text Win With the London System by Johnsen & Kovacevic (Amazon), which contains both illustrative games and an in-depth analytical section. The resources above include affiliate links, which earn us a commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you. | |||
| 17 Jul 2022 | Ep. 38: Why Your Rating Is Not Increasing | 00:47:11 | |
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| 24 Jul 2022 | Ep. 39: Endgame Tips for Improvers | 00:43:21 | |
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| 31 Jul 2022 | Ep. 40 (S2 Finale): Tournament Strategy feat. GM John Emms | 01:28:23 | |
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| 18 Sep 2022 | Ep. 41 (S3 Premiere): IM Justus Williams on Chess Improvement, Brooklyn Castle & More | 00:48:32 | |
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| 25 Sep 2022 | Ep. 42: Playing in Tournaments With a Full-Time Job feat. Dan Levin (USCF 1724) | 01:06:23 | |
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| 02 Oct 2022 | Ep. 43: Are Electronic Notation Devices Legit? feat. Joey Troy, Creator of ChessNoteR | 01:15:03 | |
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| 09 Oct 2022 | Ep. 44: "Waiting" Moves, Chess Podcasts, & Other Musings | 00:45:35 | |
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| 16 Oct 2022 | Ep. 45: The Truth About Chess Engines for Club Players | 00:26:29 | |
Analyzing your tournament games with a computer program such as Fritz or Stockfish is perhaps the most important component of any improvement plan. However, using a chess engine can sometimes be confusing at the amateur level. In this episode, we review some tips on how club players can use an engine effectively to improve. Some of our talking points include:
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| 23 Oct 2022 | Ep. 46: The Dangers of Playing Too Literally | 00:24:05 | |
Neal discusses the dangers of playing chess too literally or "inside the box." Sometimes deviating from conventional chess principles is a smart play.
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| 30 Oct 2022 | Ep. 47: The Chess Cheating Crisis: Implications for the Amateur Player feat. CM Brian Karen | 01:17:33 | |
Candidate Master and renowned chess educator Brian Karen returns to the podcast to discuss the chess cheating crisis as it relates to the amateur player, among other topics. Some of our talking points include:
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| 06 Nov 2022 | Ep. 48: The Nimzo & Queen's Indian Defenses: A Complete System Against 1. d4 | 00:47:28 | |
This episode is a primer on the Nimzo & Queen's Indian Defenses for adult improvers and club-level players. These two openings can be used as a complete system against 1. d4. Fighting for control of the e4-square is a major theme. Lines discussed include the following:
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Errata: When discussing odds & ends, I mentioned that you can sometimes trick your opponent into playing the French Defense after 1. d4 e6! 2. e4 d5. I said 2. ...e5 by mistake (though I suspect most of you knew what I meant). RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
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| 13 Nov 2022 | Ep. 49: Chess Openings Masterclass feat. FM Carsten Hansen | 01:13:58 | |
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| 20 Nov 2022 | Ep. 50: Becoming a Chess Master feat. NM Nick Figorito | 01:03:17 | |
Nick Figorito is a member of the Long Island Chess Club who recently earned the title of National Master (USCF 2200). In this episode, Nick shares his journey to Master, busts some common chess improvement myths, and offers some additional insight. Nick can be reached at nfigorito@ymail.com. Some of our talking points include:
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| 04 Dec 2022 | Ep. 51: Non-Resigners, Faulty Queen Trades, the Jobava London, & More | 00:34:17 | |
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| 11 Dec 2022 | Ep. 52: Chess Improvement and Academia feat. Stephen Wefer, Ph.D. | 01:10:48 | |
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| 18 Dec 2022 | Ep. 53: NM Robert Guevara on Why He Declines All Draw Offers | 01:12:10 | |
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| 08 Jan 2023 | Ep. 54: Avoid This Common Pawn Blunder & Other Practical Tournament Tips | 00:48:01 | |
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| 15 Jan 2023 | Ep. 55: WFM Maaike Keetman on the Nimzo-Indian, Grinding Out Wins, Attacking Play, Openings, & More | 00:50:04 | |
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| 22 Jan 2023 | Ep. 56 (S3 Finale): Active Pieces feat. NY Chess Legend IM Jay Bonin, the "Iron Man of Chess" | 00:40:13 | |
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| 14 May 2021 | Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle | 00:00:40 | |
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| 19 Feb 2023 | Ep. 57 (S4 Premiere): GM Alex Lenderman on Adult Improvement, Chess Cheating & More | 00:58:16 | |
To kick off Season 4, Neal spoke with Grandmaster Alex Lenderman. Alex resides in Brooklyn, NY where he was a member of the famous chess team at Edward R. Murrrow HS that won multiple national high school titles. This was depicted in the 2007 book The Kings of New York (retitled Game of Kings) by Michael Weinreb (Amazon). Alex was the winner of the 2021 US Open and is active as a chess coach for both children and adults. Some of this episode's talking points include the following:
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| 26 Feb 2023 | Ep. 58: Gambit Openings, Students Cheating During Lessons, Bishop & Knight Mate, Sandbagging, Time Controls, Improvement & More feat. NM Nick Panico | 01:35:28 | |
This week I spoke with National Master Nick Panico. Nick is a fellow educator with a background in science and has also been active as a storm chaser. Nick shared his vast experience from the amateur chess scene and our conversation went in a lot of interesting directions. Some of our talking points include the following:
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| 05 Mar 2023 | Ep. 59: Why Is My Lower-Rated Opponent Playing So Well? | 00:45:39 | |
This episode explores the psychology of facing a lower-rated opponent who is playing really well. This is often highly frustrating for tournament players. Many times, however, it's more about your own mindset than your opponent's abilities. Conversely, this episode will explain the "ratings walk" phenomenon when facing a higher-rated opponent.
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| 12 Mar 2023 | Ep. 60: Review of "The Complete Book of Chess Strategy," the Best All-In-One Reference Book for Improvers | 00:40:01 | |
This episode is a review of The Complete Book of Chess Strategy (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. This is an excellent all-in-one reference book for improvers and club players, covering all phases of the game as well as practical matters (blunders, time pressure, chess psychology, etc.). Neal shares his thoughts on how the concepts in this book apply to the amateur tournament scene. Talking points include the following:
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| 19 Mar 2023 | Ep. 61: Do Chess Training Programs Work? | 00:40:37 | |
This week's episode discusses study plans, training programs, and improvement as it relates to the amateur and club player. The Chess Angle is sponsored by Chessable. Check out a list of our favorite courses! | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | Ep. 62: How To Succeed At Club-Level Time Controls (G/90, G/75, etc.) | 00:41:31 | |
This episode covers so-called "club-level" time controls, such as G/90 and G/60. These usually include a time delay ranging from 5 - 30 seconds per move. Neal also shares his thoughts on speed chess as it relates to amateur players and improvement. In addition, some helpful resources that may be underutilized by many are discussed. Additional talking points include the following:
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| 02 Apr 2023 | Ep. 63: The French Steiner Variation, 1. e4 e6 2. c4!? & More (Game Analysis #4) | 00:34:43 | |
This week's episode is a thematic analysis of an amateur game featuring the Steiner Variation of the French Defense (1.e4 e6 2. c4!?). Some other common French sidelines are discussed as well. Additional talking points include the following:
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| 09 Apr 2023 | Ep. 64: Beating Higher-Rated Opponents: It's Easier Than You Think at the Club Level... | 00:27:48 | |
This episode offers some direct and pragmatic ideas for club players when facing a higher-rated opponent. Talking points include the following:
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| 16 Apr 2023 | Ep. 65: Your First Chess Tournament - Tips & Tricks | 00:57:46 | |
Live, over-the-board (OTB) tournament play is the ultimate in chess competition. It's fun, exciting, and aesthetically pleasing. However, rated chess events are not always unicorns and rainbows. There's a harsh reality to tournament play that is often omitted from the discourse on chess. Neal discusses some hard truths about tournaments, shares some of his own personal journey as a player and TD, and provides some tips and tricks along the way. Some of this episode's talking points include the following:
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| 23 Apr 2023 | Ep. 66: Starting Chess at a "Late" Age feat. NM Anthony Levin | 01:00:13 | |
For this interview episode, Neal spoke with National Master Anthony Levin, a NY based chess player and the News Manager for chess.com. Anthony shared his insights on adult improvement and his own personal journey. Talking points include the following:
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| 30 Apr 2023 | Ep. 67: The "Puzzle Rush Plus One" Chess Study Plan for Busy Adults | 00:37:44 | |
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| 07 May 2023 | Ep. 68: Weekend Tourneys, Rating "Donators" & More feat. NM Nick Panico (Chess Coffee Talk #1) | 01:29:34 | |
National Master Nick Panico returns to the podcast for our first "coffee talk" episode. These episodes will feature a guest and include the full conversation, including the pre/post interview segments that are typically off-air. Essentially, we'll press "record," let it run, and publish the whole thing. We covered a variety of topics for amateur players of all levels. | |||
| 14 May 2023 | Ep. 69: Passed Pawns, Piece Sacrifices, & More (Game Analysis #5) | 00:50:18 | |
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| 21 May 2023 | Ep. 70 (S4 Finale): Chess Openings & Using a "Forever" Repertoire (Ep. 1 Reboot) | 00:30:43 | |
This week's episode is our Season 4 Finale. SEASON 5 COMING SOON!
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| 02 Jul 2023 | Ep. 71 (S5 Premiere): A Journey to Chess Mastery feat. NM James Altucher | 00:50:26 | |
Are you ever too old to get better at chess? Join me as I sit down with National Master, top podcaster, successful entrepreneur, and best-selling author James Altucher, who is on a thrilling journey to regain a rating of 2200. Despite being in his 50s, James is determined to prove that age is just a number when it comes to mental capacity and improvement.
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| 09 Jul 2023 | Ep. 72: NM Jerald Times on Mastering the Chessboard: Insights, Strategies, and Transformations | 00:52:42 | |
Get ready to sharpen your chess skills with National Master Jerald Times, a revered chess educator and CEO of Chess Across Borders. We'll traverse across the chessboard of Jerald's experiences, from his nostalgic moments playing chess on a Navy ship to his enlightening journey of teaching and transitioning to a more dynamic playing style.
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| 16 Jul 2023 | Ep. 73: The Chess Conundrum: Balancing Online and OTB Play | 00:36:26 | |
Have you ever wondered about the differences between playing chess online and over-the-board? How does it impact your strategies and even your enjoyment of the game? Welcome to the first solo episode of the fifth season of The Chess Angle. We're making our podcast experience more user-friendly by introducing chapter markers and experimenting with video versions of our interview episodes on YouTube. This week, Neal dives into the mailbag to answer your questions. Referenced:
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| 23 Jul 2023 | Ep. 74: Inside the Mind of a Tournament Chess Player feat. Dan Levin | 00:51:46 | |
Tune in as we delve into the mind of a seasoned tournament player, Dan Levin. A regular at the Long Island Chess Club, Dan brings a unique perspective to this episode as he shares his experiences from the recent Eastern Class Championships in Connecticut, and the National Open in Vegas. Listen in as we uncover the reasons behind a peculiar resignation and a puzzling rating discrepancy in his games. | |||
| 30 Jul 2023 | Ep. 75: Jessica Hyatt, the Highest-Rated Female African-American Chess Player (with NM Tyrell Harriott) | 00:32:40 | |
Meet high school student and Candidate Master Jessica Hyatt, the highest-rated female African-American chess player, and National Master Tyrell Harriott, her coach and mentor. Be intrigued as the duo sheds light on Jessica's inspiring journey from her initial rating of USCF 350 in fifth grade to her current rating of USCF 2100, and her quest to achieve the title of National Master (USCF 2200). Advancing in chess is a long trek, but it's filled with numerous exciting turns, as Jessica recounts her experiences at recent tournaments and the time she won the prestigious Daniel Feinberg Success in Chess Award. We'll also learn about her recent victories against GMs Michael Rohde and Abhimanyu Mishra. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | Ep. 76: Decision Fatigue and Brain Fog at the Chessboard (Game Analysis #6) | 00:46:50 | |
Our episode features an engaging analysis of a chess game from the Long Island Chess Club. We dissect every plan, delving into the nuances of a Queen's pawn opening and strategies for preventing Black's e5 idea from White. We also unravel the mystery around the hyper-modern idea of striking in the center. In addition, we're sharing our insights on tackling higher-rated opponents, the significance of game review using an engine, and the importance of a positive mindset.
If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 13 Aug 2023 | Ep. 77: Phantom Tactics, Impatient Pawn Pushes, the Power of 1...Nf6, Nimzo-Indian Defense, Stopping Counterplay, & More (Game Analysis #7) | 00:33:52 | |
This week, we'll be exploring some common themes for club-level players by analyzing a typical amateur game that featured a lot of miscues. Concepts include: stopping counterplay, open vs. closed center, impatient pawn pushes, "phantom" tactics, and much more.
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| 20 Aug 2023 | Ep. 78: Cheating at Local Chess Clubs feat. NM Nick Panico (Chess Coffee Talk #2) | 01:20:20 | |
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a chess tournament? Join us as we converse with return guest National Master Nick Panico, who takes us on a captivating journey. This episode is a deep dive into the world of chess, the importance of taking lower-rated opponents seriously, and much more. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 27 Aug 2023 | Ep. 79: Everybody Loves Ratings | 00:55:32 | |
Did you know that the world of chess ratings can be as intriguing and mysterious as the game itself? How significant are tactics, game analysis, and a consistent opening repertoire for players rated below 1800? We go a step further, shedding light on the pros and cons of competing in higher rating sections and the unreliability of online ratings. As we wrap up, we serve up practical tips and strategies to help bolster your rating, including the pitfalls to avoid like dual-rated games. But above all, we celebrate the sheer love for the game and the joy of tournament play.
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| 03 Sep 2023 | Ep. 80: Chess Opening Surprises to Trick Your Opponent | 00:42:10 | |
Ready to shake up your chess game with some unconventional openings? In our latest episode, we make a case for occasionally adding complexity to your game. By getting higher-rated opponents out of their comfort zone early on, you can create an unbalanced, non-theoretical position that might just give you the upper hand. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 10 Sep 2023 | Ep. 81: The English Opening (1. c4) from Black's Perspective | 00:27:29 | |
In this episode, we unravel the English Opening from Black's point of view for club players and adult improvers. We tackle the unfamiliarity and anxiety that comes with confronting 1. c4 and share three variations that will boost your confidence as Black. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. ♟The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you. | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | Ep. 82 (S5 Finale): My Opponent is Smoking a Cigarette: Chess Clubs Then vs. Now feat. Brian Karen (Chess Coffee Talk #3) | 00:45:18 | |
This episode is our Season 5 Finale. Season 6 coming soon! 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 08 Oct 2023 | Ep. 83 (S6 Premiere): Mastering the Middlegame for Club Players: The Legacy of IM Jeremy Silman | 00:35:06 | |
Welcome to Season 6! Sadly, renowned chess educator IM Jeremy Silman passed away recently. Many consider his content to be essential for amateur improvement. He is probably best known for his system of imbalances and its application to the middlegame. This week, we'll give an overview of his approach and discuss some of his books and online content.
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| 15 Oct 2023 | Ep. 84: Mastering the Middlegame, Part 2: Are There Flaws With Silman's Imbalances? | 00:37:07 | |
This week we continue our discussion of IM Jeremy Silman. Some are critical of his method, and while Neal considers Silman's system to be essential for improvement, he shares a few nitpicks of his own in the spirit of thoroughness. Referenced: Silman's response to his critics. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | Ep. 85: Trendy Chess Improvement Advice | 00:35:14 | |
There's a lot of chess advice out there, but is all of it sound? Will these suggestions really help you, especially if you're an emerging player looking to get to the intermediate level? While this episode is primarily aimed at players rated about 1000 USCF, we believe improvers of all levels will enjoy it.
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| 29 Oct 2023 | Ep. 86: Chess Improvement Without Books feat. Xilin Chen (USCF 2144) | 00:50:21 | |
For this season's first interview episode, Neal spoke with Xilin Chen, a 24-year old student at Stonybrook University and a Long Island Chess Club regular. Xilin described his chess improvement activities: lots of 3-0 and 1-0 online games, analyzing his own games, chess.com study resources, and virtually no chess books. He also shared his thought process when playing OTB tournament games. 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Ep. 87: David MacEnulty, Renowned Chess Coach Portrayed in the 2005 Film "Knights of the South Bronx," on Teaching, Learning, Improving, Tournament Skills, Cheating, & More | 00:50:11 | |
David MacEnulty is a legendary chess coach best known for his work with disadvantaged children at Community Elementary School #70 in the South Bronx in New York City. He took them from beginning players to national scholastic champions, an astonishing feat. David was portrayed by famed actor Ted Danson in the 2005 TV-film Knights of the South Bronx which details his experience at CES #70. In this episode, David shares his remarkable story, including some wild cheating incidents his students encountered. He also provides some insight on teaching, learning, developing a "warrior mentality," preparation, and much more. Be on the lookout for David's upcoming book (release date TBD) entitled "Sunrise in the Bronx" where he recounts his experience at CES #70 in vivid detail.
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