EP 390- Russ Makofsky: How Chess Can Change Lives from NYC to Africa

EP 390- Russ Makofsky: How Chess Can Change Lives from NYC to Africa

This week’s guest is Russ Makofsky. Russ is the founder of both The Gift of Chess, and of Impact Coaching Network. The Gift of Chess is a global non-profit dedicated to changing lives by distributing free chess sets in overlooked communities. Impact Coaching Network is a New York City-based educational chess organization that facilitates school programs and runs tournaments. In our interview, Russ recounts his journey from a sport-obsessed kid to a chess educator and shares the stories of many people whose lives have been changed by chess, including FM Tani Adewumi, and Tunde Onakoya of Chess in Slums. Russ is a firm believer in the power that good stories can have in spreading a passion for chess, and of the impact that chess can have on lives once that passion is ignited. Tune in to hear many of these inspiring stories! Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com- in addition to Solveig’s course, be sure to check out GM Sam Shankland’s latest, and if you sign up for Chessable Pro, please use the link below. https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 2:00- What were the beginnings of Russ’ chess organization, Impact Coaching Network? 7:00- As an educator does Russ encounter any resistance from parents to emphasiszing the competitive element of chess? Mentioned: Brooklyn Castle 15:30- Famed youth champion, FM Tani Adewumi discovered chess via one of the Impact Coaching Network’s Schools while his family was living in a homeless shelter- Russ tells this story from his perspective. Mentioned: Chesskid.com 28:00- What are the origins of the non-profit, The Gift of Chess? Mentioned: Episode 219 with Tunde Onakoya 57:00- What does The Gift of Chess do for prison outreach? Mentioned: Episode 289 with Tony Ballard 1:03:00- How is the fundraising going? 1:08:00- Russ’ advice for chess educators and those thinking of starting chess programs Thanks to Russ for sharing so many inspiring stories! Here is the linktree for the GiftofChess: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofchess You can email them at info at giftofchess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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EP.05 - Grandmaster Simon Williams

EP.05 - Grandmaster Simon Williams

Simon Williams (aka the Ginger GM) is an entertaining and original chess player, educator and personality. In this fun interview we discuss his background, the chess culture in England, and detail his transition from primarily playing chess to teaching chess online. We also talk about his travels, both to international chess tournaments and to local British pubs. To find more about him go to gingergm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jan 201748min

EP.04 - International Master-elect Kostya Kavutskiy

EP.04 - International Master-elect Kostya Kavutskiy

Fresh from earning his 3rd and final IM norm, Kostya joins the podcast to tell us about his initial introduction to chess as a young kid in Los Angeles, and then about the event that rekindled his interest in chess as a teenager. We then discuss his ascendant career which encompasses playing, teaching and writing about chess. You can read Kostya's writing on chess.com and in Chess Life and follow him here on twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Dec 20161h 4min

EP.03 - International Master Nazi Paikidze

EP.03 - International Master Nazi Paikidze

While only 23, Nazi Paikidze has already achieved a great deal in chess including recently winning the US Women's championship. We talk about this experience as well as the Olympiad, and her journey from Georgia to Moscow to Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Dec 201644min

EP.02 - Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson

EP.02 - Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson

In addition to being the funniest person in Germany, Jan Gustafsson is a pretty good chess player. He was once among the 100 highest rated players in the world and is widely respected for his vast opening knowledge. He also co-founded the popular chess site chess24.com and frequently announces grandmaster tournaments where he provides both humor and insight into top level games. In this interview, we talk about his chess career, new fatherhood, and of course about American pop culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Dec 201646min

EP.01 - International Master Greg Shahade

EP.01 - International Master Greg Shahade

Greg Shahade is an innovative and dedicated chess player, teacher and promoter. He is best known for founding the US chess school, the New York Masters, and the US chess league (now the pro chess league). In this episode, we talk about these projects and others, as well as his sometimes controversial ideas to further popularize chess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Dec 201650min

EP.00 - Welcome to Perpetual Chess with Ben Johnson

EP.00 - Welcome to Perpetual Chess with Ben Johnson

I'm Ben Johnson and I welcome you to the Perpetual Chess podcast. In this quick-hitter I explain why I created this podcast and what my goals are for it. I hope you enjoy it. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Dec 20164min

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