Ep. 160: "Old Man" Chess: The Slow, Boring Way to Win More Games
This week's show begins with some Listener Mailbag questions about opening choices. We then discuss the concept of "Old Man" Chess, which emphasizes a safe, ultra-solid, and risk-averse playing style ...
20 Jul 202538min
Ep. 159: Chess Opening Systems for White & More
In this episode, Neal shares his experience from a recent night at the LI Chess Club, discussing the challenges of tournament conditions and the nature of 'ugly wins.' The conversation transitions int...
13 Jul 202539min
Ep. 158: Why Your Fancy Chess Study Plan and Four-Year Book Hierarchy Aren't Working
Many club-level players follow a highly structured study plan but have poor tournament results. We explore this phenomenon and offer some possible solutions. Referenced: Reset: How to Change What's N...
6 Jul 202540min
Ep. 157 (S10 Premiere): 1...e6 vs. EVERYTHING, Does Blitz Mess Up Your Thought Process?, & More
Welcome to Season 10! This week we discuss 1...e6, blitz chess, using the King in the endgame, and more. Referenced: Blitz is Screwing Up Your Thought Process Ep. 100: The Hippopotamus Defense and Ot...
29 Jun 202543min
Ep. 156 (S9 Finale): The THREE Things You Need to Know to Beat 1. d4, Common Beginner Mistakes, Spite Checks, and Stalemate Fantasies
This is the S9 Finale. S10 Premiere coming soon. In the meantime, check out the Long Island Chess Club YouTube Channel which has instructional videos for busy adult players. We're looking to get the c...
8 Jun 202539min
Ep. 154: Wasted Prep? Why Your Opponent-Specific Prep Might Be Useless Below 2000
In this Listener Mailbag exclusive, we discuss whether prepping for specific opponents is worth it at the amateur level, and a bunch of other stuff too... 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic...
25 Mai 202537min
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 sinc...
18 Mai 202539min
