Ep. 95: How to Use a Chess Engine as a Developing Player
This week we discuss how to analyze your chess games with an engine to increase learning, avoid mistakes, and explore your thought process. Neal addresses some listener mail and then reviews one of hi...
21 Jan 20241h 3min
Ep. 94: Sicilian vs. Caro-Kann, Neal's 2024 Chess Study Plan, & More
Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2024, Neal answers some questions from our listener mailbag and shares his chess study plan for 2024. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:20) - Neal's 2024 Study P...
14 Jan 202449min
Ep. 93: Holiday Message 2023
Happy Holidays! This week, Neal shares a brief holiday message. Thank you to everyone for supporting the show. We saw a major uptick in downloads in 2023. We'll be taking an extended holiday/end-of-ye...
17 Des 20233min
Ep. 92: Stop Being Afraid of 1. d4: Tips for Club-Level Chess Players
Many club-level players consistently have trouble facing 1. d4. This week, we explore why that is, and offer some practical and philosophical advice. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:40) - 1. d4 General...
10 Des 202335min
Ep. 91: The Botvinnik System: An Easy-to-Learn Opening for White
The Botvinnik System is a solid opening choice for White that is easy to learn. We also discuss system openings generally and how they can benefit club players with limited study time. **Errata: In th...
3 Des 202326min
Ep. 90: Common Club-Level Chess Mistakes: Matching, Punishing, "Temper Tantrum" Chess & More
This week we take a deep dive into some of the most common thematic mistakes that club players make on a regular basis. Most of them have to do with misguided tournament strategies and mishandling you...
26 Nov 202347min
Ep. 89: Chess "Backsplaining" & the "Null Move" Strategy for Club Players feat. FM Alex King
FM Alex King returns to the podcast to share his journey from NM to FM. In addition, we discuss some practical improvement topics that club players of all levels should find useful. Check out Episode ...
19 Nov 20231h
Ep. 88: Amateur Chess Legend Andy Ansel on his Massive 15,000+ Book Collection, Playing 3 World Champions, & Whether Club Players Should Use Classic or Modern Books for Improvement
Andy Ansel is a devoted chess enthusiast who is well known for his impressive book collection which features over 15,000 items. He also has an extensive tournament background with a peak rating of USC...
12 Nov 202352min
