Ep. 21 (S2 Premiere) : Amateur Chess Myths
Arguably, certain "theoretical advantages" often have less significance at the amateur level. For example, material imbalances such as "having the two bishops" or "being up the Exchange" are often ove...
13 Mar 202232min
Ep. 20 (S1 Finale): Talking with National Master Tim Mirabile
For the podcast's first interview format, I spoke with National Master Tim Mirabile. This is our uncut, unedited conversation. Below, Tim shared a list of some favorite books and a link to an article ...
20 Feb 202258min
Ep. 19: Do Chess Puzzles Really Help?
For many players, chess study is a grey area. It's not just WHAT to study but HOW. We believe Practical Chess Exercises is one of the best puzzle books for amateur players. For online instructional c...
6 Feb 202229min
Ep. 18: Thematic Amateur Chess Mistakes
Certain chess mistakes appear in amateur games with unwavering consistency. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: in...
23 Jan 202224min
Ep. 17: Sneaky Chess Tricks, Swindles, & Head Games
Some chess players use gamesmanship to beat their opponent. Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
9 Jan 202225min
Ep. 16: "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb (the best chess psychology primer)
In this episode, I discuss the modern classic "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb, which I believe is the best primer on chess psychology for amateur players. It is linked below along with the chess cloc...
26 Des 202122min
Ep. 15: When It's Your Turn to Move
A discussion of the thought process before making a move. This episode is for amateur players of all levels. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links:...
12 Des 202130min
Ep. 14: Boosting Your Chess Rating in the Modern Era
Is the amateur chess scene more competitive than ever before? We take a look at that, and poker somehow makes its way into the discussion. Below are links to the books mentioned in this episode. These...
28 Nov 202123min
