Ep. 11: What Chess Players Do When Losing a Game
I discuss how players react when losing a game or facing a worse position. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-m...
18 Okt 202115min
Ep. 10: When "Internet Players" Join In-Person Tournaments
A discussion of what happens when "internet players" join live events. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mai...
26 Sep 202114min
Ep. 9: Podcast Update Announcement 9-12-21
A brief update of the podcast. Thank you for listening!
12 Sep 20213min
Ep. 8: Why I Now Like 5-minute Online Chess Games
Here, I sort of reverse course from Episode 3 and talk about why I suddenly like 5-minute online games after criticizing them for some time. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.co...
22 Aug 202111min
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 Aug 202124min
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 Jul 202113min
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 Jul 202116min
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 Jun 202111min
