Ep. 153: There is NO Advantage to Having the White Pieces at the Amateur Level
The Chess Angle18 Touko 2025

Ep. 153: There is NO Advantage to Having the White Pieces at the Amateur Level

This week is all about chess opening philosophy. We discuss a number of ideas about opening prep and argue that having the White pieces does not provide any meaningful advantage at the club level since most amateur games are littered with mistakes, thus negating any possible benefit of moving first. The basis of this episode is a response to the excellent article Chess Openings In The Engine Era by NM Jeremy Kane.

📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com.

🎯 Our Links:

Jaksot(184)

Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego

Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego

A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game.  Referenced: The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thech...

8 Elo 202124min

Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...

Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...

This episode is a review of the book The Amateur's Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a ...

25 Heinä 202113min

Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments

Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments

Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links:...

11 Heinä 202116min

Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method

Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method

A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Websi...

27 Kesä 202111min

Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic

Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic

The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show:  Patreon  Buy Me a Coffe...

13 Kesä 202115min

Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater

Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater

This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Support the Show:  Patreo...

30 Touko 202114min

Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player

Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player

Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include: The main goal of the opening System and...

16 Touko 202129min

Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle

Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle

This is a brief trailer/intro for The Chess Angle podcast.

14 Touko 202140s

Suosittua kategoriassa Vapaa-aika

nikotellen
antin-matka
sita
the-harlin-show
ihan-oikeesti
unicast
rss-nikotellen
eturivi
rss-naapurissa
mutsiputki
tahtitehdas
kaikkea-hyvaa
himocast
oral-sex
everypodi
terkuin-jenna
mysteeripodcast
rss-viihde-media
junnut-pelissa
moottoripodi-2