Ep. 160: "Old Man" Chess: The Slow, Boring Way to Win More Games
The Chess Angle20 Jul 2025

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 that is often very effective at the club level. The conversation also explores the balance between tactical and positional play, the advantages and disadvantages of "Old Man" Chess, and insights from this Reddit post.

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