NM Bruce Pandolfini: 50 Years of Growing the Game
028 Bruce Pandolfini is arguably America’s greatest chess coach. His impact on growing the game throughout the world is immeasurable. Bruce is the author of dozens of superb chess books. All are great...
2 Aug 20221h 8min
Quick Tips on Development with WGM Ekaterina Atalik
027 If you've studied chess, then you know development is vital. Yet there’s more to this principle than just the obvious “get your pieces out.” Even titled players can struggle with effective develop...
26 Jul 202245min
5 Keys To Chess Improvement with FM Nate Solon
026 How do you ensure chess improvement? The old magic pill would be nice, but we know that doesn’t exist. The next best thing? Put energy and work into five key areas… This may not guarantee improve...
19 Jul 20221h 6min
Expanding Chess to More Amateurs & Cultures w/ Naycir (Nigarhan)
025 There are several ways to #GrowTheGame. One is through helping folks play better. Another is to find ways to make chess more appealing and accessible for everyone - regardless of where you live or...
12 Jul 202246min
Candidates Recap with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni
024 The 2022 Candidates was a wild ride. Predictions were shattered. A dominant performance surprised many. And the looming question of “Does second place matter?” hung in the air. For the first time,...
7 Jul 202244min
Update: Next Episode Coming In 2-3 Days (& Keep Going With Your Chess!)
A brief 2-minute update about the next episode (coming later this week) which reviews the Candidates. And a little message of motivation to keep striving with your chess!
5 Jul 20221min
Top Mistakes Made By Club Players (Vol. 1) With NM Dan Heisman
023 Adult improvers, ironically, have limited time to improve. Which is why it’s so helpful to know the answer to this question: “Of all the mistakes we make, which ones are the most important to fix?...
28 Jun 20221h 4min
How Aging Affects Chess Improvement with GM Jesse Kraai
022 If you’re over 30, you might wonder: “Will aging affect my chess improvement? Should I adjust my program any differently due to my age?” These are compelling but often difficult questions to answe...
21 Jun 202252min
