Ep. 170: The Colle System (The Working Adult's Opening)
Between work, family, and everything else, who has time to learn 20 moves of opening theory? The Colle System offers a solid, low-maintenance way to get a good game every time. Learn the basic plans, ...
2 Nov 202540min
Ep. 169: The Nimzo-Indian Defense, Junior Opponents, & More (Game Analysis #15)
In this episode, we tackle two very different challenges for club players: the Nimzo-Indian Defense and facing those fearless, fast-moving, and sometimes poorly behaved junior opponents at tournaments...
26 Okt 202541min
Ep. 168: How "Find a Better Move" Ruined My Chess
You've heard the quote: "When you see a good move, look for a better one." Sounds smart - until it makes you overthink every position. In this episode, we talk about why perfectionism hurts amateur ch...
19 Okt 202544min
Ep. 167: The Casuals Strike Back: How to Beat Chess Diehards
They study eight hours a day - you study between work meetings and bedtime. They've memorized the entire Najdorf - you've memorized your kids' soccer schedule. In this episode, we talk about how to ta...
12 Okt 202534min
Ep. 166: The Busy Adult's Guide to Chess Success
Early release! This week we share some thoughts on chess improvement while "adulting." Referenced: Ep. 25: Chess Club Stories (First segment: LICC origin story) Ep. 76: Decision Fatigue and Brain Fog...
4 Okt 202544min
Ep. 165: Why I (Probably) Will Never Play in a Weekend Tournament Ever Again
This week we discuss the dark side of weekend chess tournaments in the US. 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Our Links: ...
28 Sep 202558min
Ep. 164: Why Is My 900-Rated Opponent Playing Like a Master?
So your opponent is rated "only" 900 or "only" 1200 but is playing extremely well. He's not hanging anything or falling victim to tactical traps and is also demonstrating a working knowledge of positi...
21 Sep 202543min
Ep. 163: Adult Chess Improvement & Content Creation From a Gen-Z Perspective feat. Anthony Arena
This week's episode features Anthony Arena, a 27-year-old data analyst, amateur player, content creator, and Long Island Chess Club regular. Our conversation focused on chess improvement in the digita...
14 Sep 202543min
