The Chess Experience (Daniel Lona)
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Top 7 Lessons Learned After My 1-Year Return To Chess | 00:28:11 | |
002 In 2021, I made a HUGE return to chess after decades away. Yep, all inspired by that little Netflix series. But this was no ordinary return to chess. I spent roughly 3-4 hours a day, 7 days per week studying and playing chess. For an entire year. If you’re hoping to boost your rating, I'm confident these lessons will help you. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Overcoming Psychological Barriers in Chess with IM Yuriy Krykun | 00:42:24 | |
003 Sure, chess is a game of logic. But it’s also a game of emotions - both on and off the board. Often, the negative emotions that join us on our chess journey can get the best of us. This episode is designed to help you reduce their harmful impact on your game and enjoyment of the experience.
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| 15 Feb 2022 | How to Create An Effective Study Plan with IM Andras Toth | 01:05:13 | |
004 What makes chess improvement so difficult? Crafting a study plan you're confident will work has to be high on the list. In this episode, I dive into what makes a great study plan for any rating level with IM Andras Toth. Andras is a renowned coach to adults with a blunt, no-nonsense approach to teaching that's refreshing. He has a highly regarded YouTube channel, plus he's the author of many great courses on Chessable. In this episode, you'll learn:
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| 22 Feb 2022 | Chess in Film: The Executive Producer of Critical Thinking, Carla Berkowitz | 00:51:50 | |
005 In 2020, the chess world was gifted an extraordinary film. Yet not nearly enough of us saw it. The pandemic blunted its theater release. So, it never received the attention it deserved. That movie is Critical Thinking, starring John Leguizamo, who also directed the movie. The film is about the true story of a high school chess teacher who leads the first inner-city school to win a US National Chess Championship, and uses the game to teach them life lessons. In this episode, I chat with the film's creator and Executive Producer, Carla Berkowitz. We discuss:
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| 24 Feb 2022 | Time Crunch: What Should You Study? with NM Laura Smith | 00:32:46 | |
006 One of the hardest parts of being an adult improver is making the most of your limited (and energy-drained?) free time for chess. To help me dive into this subject and reach a few solutions for this problem, I talk with NM Laura Smith, who brings a refreshing positive energy and enthusiasm to our discussion of chess.
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| 01 Mar 2022 | The Importance of Your Thought Process in Chess – NM Dan Heisman | 01:03:20 | |
007 Are you studying chess like crazy but not improving? You may be missing a critical component to your potential chess improvement: A well-developed thought process. Sure, this topic may lack the allure of studying the Sicilian Dragon or becoming a tactical wizard who shreds your opponents in minutes. But as my guest, NM Dan Heisman, says, “Chess is a thinking game.” Dan is the ultimate coach for adult improvers and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on the show. He’s written over a dozen chess books, has a popular YouTube channel with over 200 videos, and is well-recognized in the chess world as one of the premier coaches for amateurs. Here, you’ll learn:
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| 08 Mar 2022 | A Guide to Your First OTB Tournament - Daniel Lona | 00:42:27 | |
008 Thinking about your first OTB classical tournament? Or perhaps you still want some guidance for your 2nd or 3rd event? This episode will help you successfully navigate an OTB chess tournament. While you may still have to face down an adorable 7-year-old in battle… It WILL reduce the number of surprises you encounter and help calm your nerves. Inside you’ll find:
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| 15 Mar 2022 | Making Chess More Entertaining - With Lula Robs | 00:41:03 | |
009 Does the chess community need to relax and have more fun with its game? Not long ago, "chess content" meant either a lesson to improve or an update on the latest elite tournaments. It was a very serious affair. The past 5 years are proof they do with the boom in “chess entertainment.” And now there’s a new, up-and-comer in this scene: Lula Robs. A fellow adult improver with an ability to create highly creative and hilarious chess content (and a Grandmaster at memes)... Lula is rising fast in the chess world. Her Twitch and Twitter followings have seen exponential growth in the past year. She discusses with me why chess entertainment is a positive for the community, as well as her own journey and story. More From Lula: --------- Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 22 Mar 2022 | How to Choose an Opening With NM Bryan Tillis | 00:53:09 | |
010 Choosing an opening is both exciting and terribly confusing. A new opening is a thrill in chess. But it’s hard to know which opening is best for YOU.
In this episode, I interview someone who I consider to be one of the best opening and all-around chess instructors out there… National Master Bryan Tillis. Bryan helps me answer all of the above questions and more. Where to find Bryan’s Work:
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| 29 Mar 2022 | How to Fix Chess’ Gender Gap With Ingrid Gayle (CEO of Girl Boss Chess) | 00:53:50 | |
011 We all know chess is for everyone. Yet there are dramatically fewer women and girls in chess. It’s an issue we ought to tackle head-on so we can make the game more welcoming to women and girls. Thankfully, this week’s guest doesn’t just wonder how to solve the problem… Ingrid Gayle, the owner of Girl Boss Chess (GBC), is taking action every day to make chess a better community. How? GBC’s primary mission is to bring more women into the game from the ground up: By giving young girls a safe space where they can learn chess in online classes from top women coaches. In addition, GBC offers private and group coaching to women. In This Week's Episode:
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| 05 Apr 2022 | Success Strategies For Adult Improvers With NM James Altucher | 01:10:47 | |
012 There are nitty-gritty ways to improve: like focusing on tactics or endgame study. But what about big picture improvement skills? For discussion on that, I brought National Master, James Altucher, who is also a successful author and entrepreneur… James has written several business & personal development books… Most relevant is Skip the Line, which teaches you how to improve at a skill faster than expected… Plus, on his podcast, The James Altucher Show, he talks with highly successful people about the lessons & strategies that helped them achieve so much… Including Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgar! My interview with James covers lessons he's learned from these experiences… Exciting lessons in this episode:
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| 12 Apr 2022 | Mental Strength, Positivity, & Banning the Haters with FM James Canty | 00:56:35 | |
013 There’s a small percentage of people who can inspire us to be better at chess. One of those rare folks is FM James Canty III. Few would bet money that a guy in his late 20s could go from National Master to Grandmaster. It’s almost never done. Why? Because, like us club players, he grapples with adult responsibilities that make improvement difficult: a full-time job, limited energy, and time. But James is a powerhouse of positivity, discipline, and a tireless work ethic. In this interview, James shares:
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| 19 Apr 2022 | WGM Jennifer Shahade: Unstoppable Chess Queens & Rare Tips to Improve | 00:55:21 | |
014 Today you get a 2-topic episode: 1) Adult chess improvement tips from WGM Jennifer Shahade; and 2) A discussion on her new book, Chess Queens, about the celebration & deeper understanding of women in chess. There’s hardly anyone who has done more to make this game more inclusive for women and girls than Jennifer... She’s a true inspiration in our community. Not only is she a 2-time US Women’s Champion and Woman Grandmaster… Jennifer has also tirelessly spent the past two decades improving chess culture for females everywhere… In today’s episode we discuss:
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| 26 Apr 2022 | Common Mistakes Made By Adult Improvers (& How To Fix Them) With FM Peter Giannatos | 01:10:31 | |
015 All chess players struggle to improve. But there are some mistakes made along the way that are unique to adults. Thankfully, there are easy solutions that’ll remove these roadblocks and get you back on the road to faster improvement… To help identify and fix these mistakes, I interview the straight-talking FM Peter Giannatos. Peter is the founder of the Charlotte Chess Center, a powerhouse chess club in the United States. Plus, he’s the author of the book & course, Everyone’s First Chess Workbook, which is phenomenal for folks under 1200 who want to master their basic tactics and checkmates. In today’s episode we discuss:
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| 03 May 2022 | The Journey of a World-Class Chess Commentator w/ WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili | 01:12:35 | |
0016 Offering live commentary of world-class chess is no easy task. Your audience is often club-level players and beginners. So, you'll have to strike a balance between explaining obscure GM strategy… While also delivering fun commentary that keeps your viewers engaged… That’s what this week's guest, WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili, does all the time for Chess.com and FIDE. In this episode, we dive into the story of a commentator for these incredible events. Keti makes top-level chess easy to follow for those of us who were never pros… Plus, she has an incredible, positive energy that makes listening to her a pleasure. In this episode ,we discuss:
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| 10 May 2022 | How to Study Annotated Game Books w/ IM Kostya Kavutskiy | 01:21:35 | |
017 Kostya is one of the co-founders of the incredible Chess Dojo. It's a channel and business designed to help chess improvers (most of whom are adults.) In this episode:
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| 17 May 2022 | How to Analyze Your Games with WGM Katerina Nemcova | 01:08:52 | |
018 You just finished a Rapid or Classical game. Now it’s time to pluck some hard-earned lessons from the experience. But wait: should you turn on the engine? Annotate the game with notes? Review it intensely for an hour or more? Follow Katerina Here: --------- Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 24 May 2022 | Beat the Rating Slump Blues with WIM Anna-Maja Kazarian | 00:58:39 | |
019 With so many hours put into our chess practice. The experience of a long-term rating decline or plateau can be frustrating. Even painful. Shouldn’t we see positive rating results if it’s been X number of months or years? Not always. But that doesn’t mean you’re not improving. Or that the tide won’t eventually turn. In this episode, Woman International Master and popular chess streamer, Anna-Maja Kazarian, tell us about her struggle with a long-term rating decline. First, though, we discuss her chess origin story, her rapid ascent as a chess player, and a bit about her Twitch channel. Then we explore the topic of dealing with and overcoming a rating plateau. More From Anna-Maja : --------- Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 07 Jun 2022 | Tournament Advice & Building a Strong Chess Culture with WGM Irene Sukandar | 01:11:50 | |
020 You may have first heard of WGM Irene Sukandar in 2021, when her popularity soared after defeating Dewa Kipas, a man who infamously cheated in an online game against IM Levy Rozman. But, in this interview, we discuss what I believe Irene should be what be most well-known for: 1) Growing the fame and respect of chess in her home country of Indonesia, and 2) Being an inspiration to chess players throughout the world who wish to make chess a major part of their lives. Irene is a professional player who is a 2-time Asian Woman’s Chess Champion and has been one of Indonesia’s top players for many years. In addition to discussing her incredible rise as one of the most talented players in her country… We also discuss:
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| 14 Jun 2022 | Switching Openings & Defeating Rating Plateaus with Daniel Lona | 00:30:44 | |
021 This week’s format is different. Every few months, I’ll create a solo episode where I update you on my own chess journey: The top challenges I’m having, the best insights I’ve gained, and the latest wisdom my coaches, Andras Toth & Dan Heisman, have offered me. I’ll try to frame it in ways that benefit you, so that you get a heap of value from listening. This week’s topics:
Resources Referenced: IM Andras Toth, “A Big Rant About How to Choose Opening Lines.” (YouTube Video) IM Andras Toth, “Private Lesson with Chess Podcaster Daniel Lona.” (YouTube Video) Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 21 Jun 2022 | How Aging Affects Chess Improvement with GM Jesse Kraai | 00:53:19 | |
022 If you’re over 30, you might wonder: “Will aging affect my chess improvement? Should I adjust my program any differently due to my age?” These are compelling but often difficult questions to answer... On the one hand, we want to be optimistic and aim for whatever chess goal we desire, without concern over biology getting in the way... And, yet, biology is real. Athletes understand this - both amateur and professional alike. Which is why it’s worth taking a look at this subject with clear eyes. To discuss this further, I brought the esteemed Grandmaster Jesse Krai, co-founder of Chess Dojo. In this episode we discuss:
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| 28 Jun 2022 | Top Mistakes Made By Club Players (Vol. 1) With NM Dan Heisman | 01:05:11 | |
023 Adult improvers, ironically, have limited time to improve. Which is why it’s so helpful to know the answer to this question: “Of all the mistakes we make, which ones are the most important to fix?” That’s what today’s episode is about… Identifying the key mistakes made at the board by adult improvers (most of whom are club players) and finding solutions to them. To help, I’ve brought back for a second time National Master, Dan Heisman. He is the ultimate coach for adult improvers. Dan has written over a DOZEN chess books and has a popular YouTube channel with over 200 videos - all of which are gold. There are very few chess instructors who are as good as Dan Heisman. He gets to the heart of what club players need to improve, and articulates those problems and solutions so well. In fact, there’s so much on this topic to dig into with Dan, that I’m calling this episode Vol. 1, as there will likely be one or two more on the same subject down the road. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 05 Jul 2022 | Update: Next Episode Coming In 2-3 Days (& Keep Going With Your Chess!) | 00:01:42 | |
A brief 2-minute update about the next episode (coming later this week) which reviews the Candidates. And a little message of motivation to keep striving with your chess! | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Candidates Recap with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni | 00:45:49 | |
024 The 2022 Candidates was a wild ride. Predictions were shattered. A dominant performance surprised many. And the looming question of “Does second place matter?” hung in the air. For the first time, The Chess Experience is reviewing a world-class tournament! To help discuss the highlights (and lowlights) of the event, along with some lessons that can help club players… I interviewed WIM Fiona Steil Antoni, a professional commentator of top chess events, Fiona has been commentating for the past eight years and now works for Chess.com. Most recently, she had the incredible opportunity to be one of the regular commentators on Hikaru Nakamura's Twitch channel while he competed in the Candidates. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 12 Jul 2022 | Expanding Chess to More Amateurs & Cultures w/ Naycir (Nigarhan) | 00:47:29 | |
025 There are several ways to #GrowTheGame. One is through helping folks play better. Another is to find ways to make chess more appealing and accessible for everyone - regardless of where you live or your skill level. Nigarhan is also the Director for International Growth at Chess.com. Impressive, right? There, she helps translate the site’s chess content into dozens of languages. This helps the non-English speaking world more easily learn and enjoy the game. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 19 Jul 2022 | 5 Keys To Chess Improvement with FM Nate Solon | 01:07:48 | |
026 How do you ensure chess improvement? The old magic pill would be nice, but we know that doesn’t exist. The next best thing? Put energy and work into five key areas… Connect with Nate:
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| 26 Jul 2022 | Quick Tips on Development with WGM Ekaterina Atalik | 00:46:01 | |
027 If you've studied chess, then you know development is vital. Yet there’s more to this principle than just the obvious “get your pieces out.” Even titled players can struggle with effective development… Which means club players should always be working on this nuanced skill. To help, this episode discusses the subject at length with WGM Ekaterina Atalik. Katya (for short) is the European Women’s Chess Champion and the 5-time Women’s Champion of Turkey. She’s also authored the Chessable course, The Method of Quick Development. In this latest episode, we cover:
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| 02 Aug 2022 | NM Bruce Pandolfini: 50 Years of Growing the Game | 01:09:10 | |
028 Bruce Pandolfini is arguably America’s greatest chess coach. His impact on growing the game throughout the world is immeasurable. Bruce is the author of dozens of superb chess books. All are great, and many are still must-reads for beginners and club players. He’s been the coach for such top players as Fabiano Caruana and Josh Waitzkin. Bruce has also been the consultant for the most popular chess stories ever put to screen: Searching for Bobby Fischer & The Queen’s Gambit. In this episode, we cover:
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| 09 Aug 2022 | IM Eric Rosen - Improvement Q&A and Chess Content Creation | 01:01:53 | |
029 Eric Rosen is perhaps best known for off-beat openings and stalemate traps. But don’t underestimate his incredible coaching skills. In this interview, Eric offers powerful advice in answering questions from my Twitter followers on improving as adults. Before we get into the heart of sharpening your chess skills... The episode first covers Eric’s career as one of the world’s top chess streamers and content creators… Including his favorite types of content and how he strikes a balance between entertainment and education. Later, we cover:
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| 16 Aug 2022 | How Chess Offers Life & Career Lessons with FM Alisa Melekhina | 01:13:44 | |
030 To some, chess is just a game. But it can also be a valuable tool for giving us powerful life lessons. And these lessons can teach us how to achieve our goals better. Or improve our career. Sometimes, though, those insights aren’t always obvious to us... So, we need a little help or awareness in uncovering them. That’s what today’s guest, FM Alisa Melekhina, explains in my conversation with her. And it’s also the subject of her superb book, Reality Check. In this episode, you’ll discover:
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Simplifying Openings & Chasing the GM Title as an Adult w/ GM Alex Colovic | 01:04:15 | |
031 Making chess simple for club players isn’t easy. But GM Alex Colovic has a special ability to do just that. It’s why his opening courses are known for simple, clear instruction... How Alex is able to simplify opening theory is one of the key points we discuss in this episode. The other great topic we discuss is that Alex strived for years in his 30s to earn the GM title - a rare feat at that age. His story is an inspiration with key lessons for all of us, no matter our rating. In this episode:
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| 30 Aug 2022 | Ditching Bad Chess Habits & Follower Q&As with Daniel Lona | 00:33:35 | |
032 Another chess journey update from your favorite podcast host! Every few months, I serve up a solo show that offers my latest insights and struggles, all from my hard-working path toward improvement. No matter your rating, you’ll find some snackable morsels of chess wisdom (even if it comes from my failures!) Highlights you can expect:
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| 08 Sep 2022 | Angelika Valkova, Lady of 1.d4, the First of Her Name | 01:15:24 | |
033 Angelika is rapidly building a name in the chess world as a dynamic coach, streamer, & course creator. Hailing from Ukraine, and now living in Germany, Angelika is a superb chess player with a FIDE rating of 2075 (and on her way to earning the WGM title.) She’s been coaching kids and adults alike for the past 7 years. After years of building a strong following on her Twitch channel, this year she released her first opening repertoire course for 1.d4 on Chessable. We talk about all these facets of her chess career, including her love of Game of Thrones (hence the episode title!) In addition, we answer a couple of improvement questions from my Twitter followers. And, as a fun change-up for the show’s format, Angelika invited her friend and co-creator of her 1.d4 course, Hungarian Grandmaster Gyula Pap. Gyula appears on some of the show to discuss their course and give his insights on chess improvement, too. More From Angelika: More From GM Guyla Pap: --------- How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Conquering US Women's Chess with IM Carissa Yip | 00:58:27 | |
034 Carissa is a shining star. The youngest American woman to earn the IM title. Winner of the 2021 US Women’s Championship. Top-ranked female US player in 2019. If that weren’t enough, Carissa is the youngest female ever to beat a Grandmaster (she did so at age ten.) Even with so many accomplishments, Carissa remains humble and down-to-Earth. And she has a great sense of humor. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 20 Sep 2022 | Optimizing Mental Strategies & Training Methods w/ NM Bryan Tillis | 00:51:51 | |
035 It’s easy to think of chess improvement as only involving the study of specific areas of the game like strategy or openings. But there are other, critical parts to improvement, as well. Which is why I chat with NM Bryan Tillis and discuss:
And, towards the end of the episode, Bryan offers several pieces of great advice for OTB tournaments. -------- All of Bryan’s Chessable courses Bryan’s Book: Become a Chess Champion Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 27 Sep 2022 | Surprising Stories & Insights of a Joyful Chess Commentator w/ WGM Jovanka Houska | 00:58:37 | |
036 Jovanka Houska is a bright star. Anyone who’s watched her live can see she imbues her top-notch commentating at Chess24 with a joy for the game. Plus, she helps us club players more easily understand top-level play. Jovanka is, of course, not only a star in the chess commentating world… She’s also conquered the competitive scene as an eight-time British Women’s Chess Champion. And her competitive spirit still burns. She regularly attends tournaments and works to raise her rating to previous heights. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | How Blitz Can Help, Time Management, & Trash-Talking w/ IM Greg Shahade | 00:59:19 | |
037 IM Greg Shahade always brings a good time. His charisma and relaxed humor make for a dynamic, fun conversation in every interview he gives. And this one is no different! We cover a range of topics, including the difference between improving at chess versus trivia (it helps explain why chess is so difficult!), his spontaneous approach to life, and:
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| 13 Oct 2022 | Life Lessons From Chess & The Talent Myth With WIM Yuanling Yuan | 01:03:57 | |
038 Yuanling wowed me. Of course, her accomplishments as a chess player are mighty: She’s been the #1 female Canadian player and the youngest Canadian female to earn the WIM title. Also in this episode:
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| 18 Oct 2022 | How Emotions Can Cost You a Game with Daniel Lona | 00:37:03 | |
039 Another chess journey update from your favorite podcast host! Every few months, I serve up a solo show that offers my latest insights and struggles, all from my hard-working path toward improvement. But this isn’t just an audio “chess diary.” I try to bring everything back to lessons we can all use and learn from. Hope you enjoy! In this episode:
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| 25 Oct 2022 | Teaching Openings & The Perils of Engine Game Analysis w/ IM Christof Sielecki | 01:18:15 | |
040 Few people today are creating as many highly praised chess courses as IM Christof Sielecki. Since the start of this podcast, I’ve looked forward to one day having him as a guest on the show. Now he’s here!
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| 01 Nov 2022 | A Journey To Be The First US Black Woman Chess Master w/ Rochelle Ballantyne | 00:56:40 | |
041 You may know her as one of the featured students from the 2012 documentary, Brooklyn Castle. A superb film that covered a low-income, junior high school’s talented chess team. One of the main students the film explored was the inspiring story of Rochelle Ballantyne.
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| 08 Nov 2022 | A Passion For Chess Without Loving the Game w/ GM Elisabeth Paehtz | 00:56:37 | |
042 The #1 female player in Germany for many years: GM Elisabeth Paehtz. Even beyond her impressive accomplishments as a chess player, which include:
Elisabeth has some refreshing and pleasantly unexpected insights about the game. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 22 Nov 2022 | The Romanian-American Powerhouse: WGM Sabina Foisor | 01:12:46 | |
043 Born in Romania. Daughter of two International Masters. The young chess star, WGM Sabina Foisor, moved to America as a young adult and conquered the women’s chess scene by winning the 2017 US Women’s Championship.
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| 29 Nov 2022 | GM Irina Krush: The First & Only American Woman to Earn the GM Title | 01:05:30 | |
044 Few American women in chess are as inspiring as Irina Krush. That may be obvious from the title of this episode alone. But to listen to Irina tell her story in this interview…
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| 06 Dec 2022 | Overcoming "Chess Burnout" With Omar Mills | 01:14:53 | |
045 Have you ever put a ton of energy and work into chess…but your results failed to match your expectations? So, you became frustrated. Dejected. Maybe even disillusioned with the process. This is the potential downside that comes with a passion for chess: Burnout. That happened to my guest, Omar Mills. Omar is my inaugural adult improver guest (it’s about time I feature some fellow adult club players!) He has been serious about chess for the past two years, studying and playing for hours nearly every day. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 13 Dec 2022 | Fighting Back From Losing Positions With NM Jeremy Kane | 00:45:48 | |
046 When you’re in bad position or down material, it’s easy to lose hope. We’ve all been there. But today’s guest, NM Jeremy Kane, explains how and why you should usually keep fighting.
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| 20 Dec 2022 | An Adult Improver Tale of Chess, Goals, & Rock & Roll with Amy Shaw | 01:04:56 | |
047 Many chess players fall into a trap. They get too obsessed with chess and their progress. Stress and worry can replace joy and discovery. But not for this week’s guest. Fellow adult improver, Amy Shaw, has found a great balance between striving for consistent improvement and loving the game… And she’s done it without the sometimes unhealthy drive for rating gains that can plague chess players.
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| 27 Dec 2022 | Holiday Update & Brief Message | 00:02:55 | |
This is a brief 3-minute "episode" to announce a brief holiday break and to encourage some reflection on your chess progress. As described, please let me what you've achieved this year in chess that you feel good about. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | GM Ben Finegold - Streaming, Comedy, & Improvement Advice | 01:07:39 | |
048 Few Grandmasters are as entertaining as Ben Finegold. His blend of humor, truth-telling, and exceptional chess skill are rare in the streaming world.
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| 17 Jan 2023 | My Top 5 Chess Lessons of 2022 - Daniel Lona | 00:29:31 | |
049 After 800 hours of chess, you should learn some stuff. That’s roughly the amount of time I spent playing and studying the game in 2022. And, yes, for all that effort, there’s a nagging concern that I should be way better. But I did learn a few things along the way... In fact, 2022 marks my second full year of being a serious student of chess since my middle school days, when I first took the game seriously. Much of the year required an "aggravating patience" - is that a thing? - as my rating refused to climb for the first six months. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 07 Feb 2023 | Quick Show & Health Update | 00:01:18 | |
Sorry for my absence the past few weeks. Here's why. (But I hope to be back very soon.) | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Lessons & Lifestyle of a Pro Chess Player with IM Irina Bulmaga | 00:51:28 | |
050 We are finally back after a 6-week health hiatus! Today’s guest is the #1 rated woman in Romania: IM Irina Bulmaga. Irina is a professional chess player who is working full-time chasing the GM title as an adult. Another impressive stat? More From Irina: How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 08 Mar 2023 | How to Study Endgames (for Club Players) w/ IM Yuriy Krykun | 01:00:47 | |
051 Like many areas of chess, it can be difficult to study endgames. There’s an ocean’s worth of books and courses on the subject. But where to begin? To help me simplify this subject for club players, I’m excited to bring IM Yuriy Krykun back on the show.
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| 21 Mar 2023 | What Makes A Good Chess Commentator With GM Jon Ludvig Hammer | 01:10:34 | |
052 How do we grow the game? A major way has been the huge popularity of live-streamed events with star players and world-class commentary. But whether that commentary is engaging and accessible to chess fans is critical to our game’s popularity. So, what should you look for in chess commentary? Photo Credit: The superb photo used for this episode comes from photographer and WFM Maria Emelianova. You can follow her on Twitch and Twitter. If you enjoyed this or other episodes, please leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. Then, DM me on Twitter or email me (scroll to the bottom) and let me know you did. I'll reply personally with a thank you! Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 07 Apr 2023 | World Chess Championship Preview with FM Carsten Hansen | 00:57:17 | |
053 The next World Chess Championship match is around the corner! While there’s no Magnus, there’s still plenty to be excited about. This preview episode is made for the club player or casual chess fan - meaning it’s accessible and easy to follow. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 18 Apr 2023 | Powerful Improvement Advice with IM David Pruess | 01:12:28 | |
054 This episode features one of the three "senseis" of Chess Dojo, IM David Pruess, for a deep dive on a variety of chess topics. Whether it’s discussing if the latest World Championship is worthy of our time, or what he still wanted to contribute to chess after decades of being in the game - you can count on David to bring depth and sharp analysis to our chat.
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| 25 Apr 2023 | Rapid Chess Growth with Jules Gambit | 00:54:24 | |
055 Quick rating gains. Thousands of new followers on Twitch. As she revived her love for chess, Jules Gambit has shown an impressive record of improvement. Not to mention she's made a splash in the chess streamer community - all in the same short period of time! In less than a year, Jules has seen a 600+ rating increase. And, at the recent US Amateur Team tournament, she achieved an OTB classical rating performance of 2000 USCF! Jules is a dynamic, engaging personality with a lot of insights and fun stories to share. Hope you enjoy this episode! More from Jules: How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 02 May 2023 | Expanding Connections in the Chess Community w/ WIM Lena Miladinovic | 00:57:28 | |
056 Coach. Titled player. Entrepreneur. These are just a few of the impressive achievements of WIM Lena Miladinovic. Hailing from Serbia, and becoming a 3-time national champion, Lena has experienced nearly every major corner of the chess world. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 09 May 2023 | From Harlem to Grandmaster Goals with IM Kassa Korley | 01:09:46 | |
057 Becoming a titled player without a chess coach is no easy feat. Yet that’s exactly what Kassa Korley achieved. When he was 15, he became the youngest Black American to earn the NM title. Follow Kassa on Twitter Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 18 May 2023 | Overcoming Setbacks on Your Chess Journey w/ Daniel Lona | 00:19:11 | |
058 Ah! The dreaded “life got in the way” scenario. When it does, our chess progress stalls or suffers. In this journey update, I explain how a prolonged health problem threw a monkey wrench into my chess goals. Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 23 May 2023 | Top 8 Chess Lessons From A Successful Adult Improver w/ Stacia Pugh | 01:07:29 | |
059 Need some inspiration on your chess journey from a fellow adult improver? This week’s guest is a powerhouse. Even though she didn’t begin chess until adulthood, Stacia Pugh has soared to 1800 USCF - and still rising!
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| 31 May 2023 | Building a Dynamic Chess Life with Solveig, aka Rookie Redhead | 01:07:23 | |
060 Diving head-first into chess as an adult beginner ain’t easy. Yet some folks do it incredibly well. And with inspiring dedication. That’s the adult improver story of Norway’s Solveig.
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| 06 Jun 2023 | Adventures in Course Creating with NM Laura Smith | 00:36:40 | |
061 It’s not often a chess content creator is an everyday superhero who’s also a school teacher and mother of three. But that’s what makes NM Laura Smith so special. She gives much of her free time to helping others in chess, both as a coach, a Twitch streamer, and now…a brand-spankin’ new Chessable author!
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| 13 Jun 2023 | Two Decades of First-Rate Chess Journalism with Peter Doggers | 01:08:27 | |
062 Few people have attended the world’s top chess tournaments. Or interviewed the most talented chess players on the planet, including legends like Garry Kasparov. But Peter Doggers has lived this life for nearly the past twenty years.
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| 28 Jun 2023 | Update: New Episodes & Upcoming Membership for The Chess Experience | 00:01:27 | |
After a brief break, the latest on the next episode's release. Plus, a little info on the upcoming membership for this podcast, The Chess Experience. If you don't want to miss its announcement, sign up here: | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | A Trio of Talents: Grandmaster, Educator, & Commentator w/ GM Daniel King | 01:13:52 | |
063 In the best possible way, Daniel King is a “triple threat” of chess: A GM professional competitor who’s played against some of the world’s best…A commentator who delivers GM-level analysis that’s easily accessible for us club players… And an educator who’s served up a library of phenomenal books, courses, and videos that’ll sharpen our chess skills.
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| 11 Jul 2023 | A Reenergized Tournament Career with WGM Anna Zatonskih | 00:55:03 | |
064 For the past two decades, WGM Anna Zatonskih has been a powerhouse among women chess players in America. She is a 4-time US Women’s champion (06’, 08’, 09’, and 11’.) Plus, she’s been a member of every US Women’s team for the Chess Olympiad since 2004. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 18 Jul 2023 | On the Rise: Streamer & Adult Improver, WCM Alexandra Prado | 00:47:50 | |
065 WCM Alexandra Prado is a strong amateur player with a fast-rising chess Twitch channel. Rated 1859 FIDE, she has a renewed interest in competing in OTB classical. We also chat about her chess life in Bolivia, what has helped her improve the most as a player, and her unexpected opportunity to play in-person blitz against Andrea Botez. I NEED YOUR HELP: Want to have a say in my upcoming chess membership? Please fill out this super-short survey about what features you want most. ---- More From Alexandra:
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| 25 Jul 2023 | South Africa's Chess Star: WIM Jesse February | 00:58:09 | |
This week features South Africa’s most charismatic chess streamer and commentator: How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 01 Aug 2023 | How To Maximize Your Time For Chess Improvement w/ GM Noël Studer | 01:06:18 | |
067 How should you spend your chess time if you want to improve? The problem for adult improvers isn’t always about having too little time or energy to get better. Often, the challenge is knowing how to use that time effectively. That’s where GM Noël Studer comes in to help us. A former Swiss chess champion, and the youngest GM ever from Switzlerland, Noël is now helping chess improvers fine-tune their study programs.
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| 09 Aug 2023 | FM Mike Klein: Building the Next Generation of Chess Players | 01:07:23 | |
068 You may know him as best as “Fun Master” Mike, the face of ChessKid. For the past decade, Mike has been the Chief Chess Officer of ChessKid, the scholastic version of Chess.com. His mission has been to make the game fun and accessible for an ever-growing audience of young chess players.
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| 15 Aug 2023 | IM Dean Ippolito - Tales of a Premier Chess Coach & How To Manage Rating Deflation | 01:20:04 | |
For two decades, IM Dean Ippolito has been one of America’s top coaches. Throughout his career, he’s coached several scholastic talents to national titles. Plus, he’s authored six chess books. Dean’s own chess journey is just as impressive. He was a rising child star and competed professionally for a few years after high school. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 29 Aug 2023 | A Rapid Rise to 2000 with Adult Improver Kamryn Hellman | 00:59:58 | |
070 A small number of chess players make remarkably quick progress. Perhaps even fewer of those are adults. Which is why the achievements of this week’s guest, Kamryn Hellman, are so remarkable. Because progress this fast is rarely seen by adults, we explore her journey and how she achieved it.
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| 26 Sep 2023 | Update on Podcast - We'll Be Back! | 00:01:08 | |
This is a brief 1-minute update on the state of the podcast. Don't worry - we'll return soon! | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Podcast Crossover: NM Ben Johnson on His New Book: Perpetual Chess Improvement | 01:07:14 | |
Not many chess resources are aimed directly at helping the adult improver. But the superb new book by well-known chess podcast host, Ben Johnson, does exactly that. Released this fall, it’s called Perpetual Chess Improvement.
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| 12 Dec 2023 | Make It Club-Player Friendly: Elite Events & Courses with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni | 01:04:10 | |
072 She’s been making a splash in the chess world. Not only is WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni a regular commentator for top-level tournaments...she’s also become a key commentator for Hikaru’s Twitch channel while he competes at the Candidates and other key events.
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| 19 Dec 2023 | Positional Play for Club Players w/ FM Nate Solon | 01:06:05 | |
A second visit to the pod from chess coach & author, FM Nate Solon! In recent years, Nate has become a well-known chess educator.
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| 02 Jan 2024 | Elevating Your Chess With Great Women Players w/ WIM Luciana Morales | 00:56:58 | |
074 Many great women players deserve more attention. Consider that even the games of women's world champions are rarely studied. This shouldn't be the case any longer since their chess is instructive, and their personal lives are rich and inspired. In this interview, we dive into the surprising stories & lessons of these great women world champions, as well as some behind-the-scenes making of Luciana’s course. We also discuss Luciana’s unique upbringing as a rising talent in Peru. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 09 Jan 2024 | Essential Chess Tips From 6 Books By NM Dan Heisman | 01:10:01 | |
075 NM Dan Heisman is a world-renowned chess coach and author. He’s on the verge of publishing his thirteenth, and perhaps final, chess improvement book. In this episode, we take a retrospective of some of Dan’s best books and offer improvement advice relevant to each book.
Later this year (2024), Dan will publish a book based on his ongoing “Chess Tip of the Day” series that he’s posted daily for years on Twitter. Look for that soon!
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| 16 Jan 2024 | WGM Jennifer Shahade: Her New Tactics Book, Appearing on Jeopardy, & Leaving US Chess | 01:02:21 | |
076 Jennifer Shahade returns to the podcast! 2023 was a major one for her, and we discuss the major milestones of her year. If you’re not familiar, Jennifer is a 2-time US Women’s Chess Champion, author of 4 chess books (including the recent hit Chess Queens), and a long-time advocate of making the chess community a better place for women and girls.
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| 26 Jan 2024 | How to Make Losing Less Painful In Chess w/ Daniel Lona | 00:33:23 | |
077 Part of being a chess player is losing many games. But what if those experiences didn’t have to be so painful? To that end, I solicited advice on how to deal with the most difficult losses. I received feedback from the adult improver community on social media, a handful of chess coaches, and a dash of my insights. | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | The Adult Improver Chess Life with Sam Canciobello | 01:02:26 | |
078 Dedicating three years of your life to chess as an adult is huge. Especially when it includes OTB classical tournaments and running a chess YouTube channel. That’s been the story of Sam Canciobello.
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| 06 Feb 2024 | Turning A Passion For Chess Into a Career w/ WIM Charlize van Zyl | 01:01:33 | |
079 Sometimes a passion for chess runs so deep you want to make it your life. That’s the story of South Africa’s WIM Charlize van Zyl. While she earned the WIM at just age 13, she didn’t fully realize her passion for the game until she left it for five years and then returned to it as an adult. From there, she earned her way to multiple Chess Olympiads and is now gunning for the WGM title.
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| 14 Feb 2024 | Five Essential Lessons From My Coaching with IM Andras Toth | 01:22:48 | |
080 What can you learn from a year of coaching from one of the world’s best chess coaches More than can ever be packed into a single podcast episode! BUT we cover the top five lessons I learned from IM Andras Toth - with Andras doing a deep dive into each one.
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| 20 Feb 2024 | IM Kostya Kavutskiy - GM Goals, Candidates Controversy, & Improvement Q&A | 01:10:22 | |
Renowned chess coach and co-founder of the Chess Dojo, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, returns to the podcast! Previously, we talked mostly about how to read annotated game books (Episode 17).
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| 27 Feb 2024 | Chess Coaching: What To Look For & Getting The Most From It w/ IM Yuriy Krykun | 00:52:10 | |
082 Many adult improvers ask this question at least once: Should I get a chess coach? This episode is designed to help you figure out what to look for in a coach and how to maximize the experience.
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| 05 Mar 2024 | Rare Insights Into Chess & Psychology w/ Julia Rios | 01:11:23 | |
The life of a chess player is often emotional. There can be huge wins and the joy of learning, but also painful losses and sluggish improvement. Helping me gain new insights into how to address these challenges is clinical psychologist and co-host of the ChessFeels podcast, Julia Rios. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 14 Mar 2024 | Adult Improver Pod: Chasing the WFM Title at 1900 FIDE w/ Kincső Toth | 01:00:50 | |
084 Hungary has a rich history of producing chess stars. Even at the adult improver level, you have the impressive accomplishments of our guest, Kincső Toth. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 26 Mar 2024 | GM Noël Studer: Adding Fun to Chess Improvement & Helpful Ideas From His New Beginner Course | 01:06:49 | |
085 GM Noël Studer is a fountain of superb chess advice. Many folks loved his first appearance on the show (Ep. 67.) And that’s why he’s here a second time! It’s rare and special to have a Grandmaster working hard to help club players improve their game.
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Countering the Effects of Aging on Chess Plus Tips on Strategy w/ WIM Natasha Regan | 01:14:19 | |
086 She’s a rock star of chess accomlishments. WIM Natasha Regan has represented England in two chess Olympiads. She’s co-authored two award-winning chess books with GM Matthew Sadler. And, in recent years, Natasha has co-created three Chessable courses on strategy.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | 7 Insights From 2 Years of Chess Podcasting With Daniel Lona | 00:34:58 | |
087 Rarely have I publicly reflected on my experiences from running this podcast. Or what I’ve learned from talking to so many titled players, coaches, and commentators. But it’s been a little over two years since the show’s launch. And it has recently crossed 250K downloads (woohoo!) In this episode, I share insights on the improvement, insights on the chess community, and a few “behind-the-scenes” thoughts from years of being a chess podcast host.
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Discussing Strategy For Club Players with IM Thomas Willemze | 00:45:45 | |
088 Like many chess subjects, knowing what to study for strategy is a bit murky. Especially if you’re a semi-confused club player like myself. So, who better to chat with about this topic than an author who has written three books on the subject? Welcome today’s guest: IM Thomas Willemze. Over the past six years, Thomas has published three popular books and several courses on the subject of strategy, all specifically aimed at the club player. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 30 Apr 2024 | Adult Improver Pod: How To Make Progress with Limited Time & Should Club Players Coach? w/ Ono | 00:57:33 | |
089 It’s rare to see an adult club player make a career in chess. This week’s guest, Ono, has done just that. He started like many of us: inspired to dive into the game after watching the Queen’s Gambit. Which progressed into working studiously on his chess.
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| 07 May 2024 | WGM Dina Belenkaya: A Born Chess Entertainer, Her New Course, & Chasing the IM Title | 01:11:58 | |
090 With natural charisma and exceptional chess skills, Dina Belenkaya is perfect for this new era of chess. A serious student of the game all her life, she competed professionally and earned the WGM title in 2016. In 2020, Dina began her new career as a streamer and content creator...
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| 14 May 2024 | Emilia Castelao: Improving Chess Worldwide For Women & Becoming the Rare Chess Historian | 00:55:03 | |
091 This week’s guest, Emilia Castelao, approaches chess in rare but special ways. First, she’s making chess her career. Though not as a player, coach, or content creator. Instead, she’s pursuing a Ph.D in chess history. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 22 May 2024 | Elaynah: All In With Chess - Chasing a Title & Rising Content Creator | 00:55:33 | |
092 It’s rare to see an adult chase a title and work full-time as a chess content creator. With passion and confidence, that’s exactly what this week’s guest, Elaynah, is doing with her chess life.
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| 04 Jun 2024 | NM Robert Ramirez: A Rising Chess Coach Star (with Tons of Improvement Tips!) | 01:11:27 | |
093 An exciting new chess coach has hit the scene. NM Robert Ramirez has seen a huge growth in popularity in the past several years. Already, his YouTube channel has grown to 140K subscribers at the time of this episode. He’s launched two Chessable opening courses in the past year alone...
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| 11 Jun 2024 | Growing Chess's Popularity With Better Live Coverage with Kaja Snare | 01:04:42 | |
094 Kaja Snare, a pro chess broadcaster, has been leading chess into a new and more accessible era of live coverage. Gone are the days of top-level chess being watchable only for the most dedicated to the game. With her co-hosts, GM David Howell and WGM Jovanaka Houska, Kaja anchored one of the most popular live chess broadcasts our sport has ever seen.
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| 18 Jun 2024 | Grandmaster Insights On Mindset & Openings with GM Alex Colovic | 01:03:46 | |
095 GM Alex Colovic is an exceptional course creator and an engaging writer on all things chess. He returns to the pod to discuss some intriguing subjects from his weekly newsletter. I hand-picked three topics Alex wrote about that I found fascinating. We dive deep into each one:
Finally, we discuss his latest opening courses for White that have been released on Chessable, and why it may be worth learning to play 1.e4 and 1.d4. More From Alex: How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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| 09 Jul 2024 | State of the Podcast: New Plans & Goals for 2024 | 00:17:46 | |
096 After a two-week break, we are back! For the first time, I explain what I have in store for the podcast for 2024…and beyond. (Hint: it’s all good news!) From new episode formats to a different category of guests, I share my ambitions for this show. How You Can Support the Pod: Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:
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