The Chess Angle

The Chess Angle

The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!

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Ep. 147: Bird's Opening (1. f4), When to Sac a Piece (and when not to) at the Amateur Level, Material vs. Initiative & More (Game Analysis #13)

Ep. 147: Bird's Opening (1. f4), When to Sac a Piece (and when not to) at the Amateur Level, Material vs. Initiative & More (Game Analysis #13)

This episode is a thematic analysis of an amateur game with takeaways that are instruction rich. Topics covered: Bird's Opening (1. f4) Unnecessary defensive moves Sacrificing pieces Material vs. Ini...

6 Apr 202540min

Ep. 146: Better Tournaments, Better Chess: Creating Ideal Playing Conditions

Ep. 146: Better Tournaments, Better Chess: Creating Ideal Playing Conditions

This episode is a response to FM Nate Solon's excellent blog posts I Don't Like Chess Tournaments and What Would a Fun Chess Tournament Look Like? Neal reacts and shares his thoughts on weekend events...

30 Mars 202536min

Ep. 145: Correspondence Chess Success feat. NM Andy Ansel

Ep. 145: Correspondence Chess Success feat. NM Andy Ansel

In this conversation, Neal and return guest NM Andy Ansel dive into the world of correspondence chess, exploring its nuances, challenges, and Andy's pursuit of the International Master (IM) norm. They...

23 Mars 202546min

Ep. 144: Speed Chess Secrets: How 5-0 Blitz Can Supercharge Your Skills

Ep. 144: Speed Chess Secrets: How 5-0 Blitz Can Supercharge Your Skills

5-0 blitz games can be an excellent chess improvement tool when used properly and judiciously. In this episode, we offer tips, tricks, and best practices. Referenced: Ep. 122: Online Blitz Chess and ...

16 Mars 202539min

Ep. 143: Formal Chess Study Plans: Essential or Overhyped?

Ep. 143: Formal Chess Study Plans: Essential or Overhyped?

This week we discuss whether highly structured study plans are practical for busy amateurs. Neal concludes by sharing his own plan (HINT: it's not complicated). Referenced: Ep. 61: Do Chess Training ...

9 Mars 202543min

Ep. 142: The Tactics vs. Imbalances Debate

Ep. 142: The Tactics vs. Imbalances Debate

This week's pod is a dedicated Listener Mailbag episode. We challenge some of the pushback that's out there about IM Jeremy Silman's system of imbalances and discuss some other topics as well. Referen...

2 Mars 202541min

Ep. 141: What Actually Wins Chess Tournaments (And What's Just Noise)

Ep. 141: What Actually Wins Chess Tournaments (And What's Just Noise)

This week we dive into what separates winning amateur chess players from the rest - and what's often just noise and distraction. We break down the skills, habits, and strategies that lead to consisten...

23 Feb 202558min

Ep. 140: Chess Tournament Trickery & Shenanigans

Ep. 140: Chess Tournament Trickery & Shenanigans

You guys asked for more tournament stories, so this week Neal goes into full TD mode to discuss recent antics and shenanigans from the Long Island Chess Club. You can't make this stuff up! This is fol...

16 Feb 202559min

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