Ep. 23: The Chess Cheating Epidemic & More: Talking with FM Alex King
**Note: Alex King earned the FM title after this was recorded. The episode title has been updated but the original show notes are below. This week I spoke with National Master Alex King who resides i...
3 Huhti 202251min
Ep. 22: Playing vs. Studying feat. Candidate Master Brian Karen
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: Tournament players vs. hobbyists A rat...
27 Maalis 202248min
Ep. 21 (S2 Premiere) : Amateur Chess Myths
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 ove...
13 Maalis 202232min
Ep. 20 (S1 Finale): Talking with National Master Tim Mirabile
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 ...
20 Helmi 202258min
Ep. 19: Do Chess Puzzles Really Help?
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 c...
6 Helmi 202229min
Ep. 18: Thematic Amateur Chess Mistakes
Certain chess mistakes appear in amateur games with unwavering consistency. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: in...
23 Tammi 202224min
Ep. 17: Sneaky Chess Tricks, Swindles, & Head Games
Some chess players use gamesmanship to beat their opponent. Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
9 Tammi 202225min
Ep. 16: "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb (the best chess psychology primer)
In this episode, I discuss the modern classic "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb, which I believe is the best primer on chess psychology for amateur players. It is linked below along with the chess cloc...
26 Joulu 202122min
