Ep. 187: The 2200 Myth: Why Most Adult Chess Players Won't Make Master
Most adult amateurs quietly carry the same goal: reach Master. In this episode, we take an honest look at why that milestone is so elusive: time constraints, training demands, a competitive player poo...
26 Huhti 1h 3min
Ep. 186: GM Daniel Gormally on "Untold: Chess Mates," the Netflix Special About the Magnus/Hans Cheating Controversy
GM Daniel Gormally returns to the pod to unpack Netflix's Untold: Chess Mates, the documentary covering the Magnus Carlsen - Hans Niemann controversy. We separate the signal from the noise, offering a...
19 Huhti 52min
Ep. 184: Real Talk on Chess Improvement for Adults feat. Nick Visel
Fellow chess amateur and blogger Nick Visel returns to the pod to talk about the nuts and bolts of improving as an adult player. We cover endgames, openings, and the psychological habits that separate...
5 Huhti 1h 7min
Ep. 183: Online Chess Has a Clock Problem
Time delay or an increment has become the norm in over-the-board tournaments, but online chess still largely ignores it. In this episode, we break down why using an increment leads to better games, fa...
29 Maalis 43min
Ep. 182: Chess Ratings and the Luck Factor
We like to think chess is pure skill, but at the amateur level, luck plays a bigger role than most players realize. In this episode, we break down how blunders, pairings, time pressure, and your oppon...
22 Maalis 34min
Ep. 181: Why "Just Playing a Lot" is a Chess Improvement Myth
Many adult chess improvers start with the same plan: just play a lot of games and the rating will climb. At first, that actually works - until it doesn't. In this episode, we talk about why the "just ...
15 Maalis 39min
Ep. 180: My Complete Switch to Lichess
This week, Neal discusses why he recently made a full switch to lichess.org for playing his online games and why the platform works better for his day-to-day chess routine. He still uses chesscom, but...
8 Maalis 44min
