Mental Strength, Positivity, & Banning the Haters with FM James Canty
013 There’s a small percentage of people who can inspire us to be better at chess. One of those rare folks is FM James Canty III. Few would bet money that a guy in his late 20s could go from National ...
12 Apr 202255min
Success Strategies For Adult Improvers With NM James Altucher
012 There are nitty-gritty ways to improve: like focusing on tactics or endgame study. But what about big picture improvement skills? For discussion on that, I brought National Master, James Altucher...
5 Apr 20221h 9min
How to Fix Chess’ Gender Gap With Ingrid Gayle (CEO of Girl Boss Chess)
011 We all know chess is for everyone. Yet there are dramatically fewer women and girls in chess. It’s an issue we ought to tackle head-on so we can make the game more welcoming to women and girls. Th...
29 Mars 202252min
How to Choose an Opening With NM Bryan Tillis
010 Choosing an opening is both exciting and terribly confusing. A new opening is a thrill in chess. But it’s hard to know which opening is best for YOU. What factors should you consider? How long do ...
22 Mars 202252min
Making Chess More Entertaining - With Lula Robs
009 Does the chess community need to relax and have more fun with its game? Not long ago, "chess content" meant either a lesson to improve or an update on the latest elite tournaments. It was a very ...
15 Mars 202240min
A Guide to Your First OTB Tournament - Daniel Lona
008 Thinking about your first OTB classical tournament? Or perhaps you still want some guidance for your 2nd or 3rd event? This episode will help you successfully navigate an OTB chess tournament. Wh...
8 Mars 202241min
The Importance of Your Thought Process in Chess – NM Dan Heisman
007 Are you studying chess like crazy but not improving? You may be missing a critical component to your potential chess improvement: A well-developed thought process. Sure, this topic may lack the al...
1 Mars 20221h 2min
Time Crunch: What Should You Study? with NM Laura Smith
006 One of the hardest parts of being an adult improver is making the most of your limited (and energy-drained?) free time for chess. To help me dive into this subject and reach a few solutions for th...
24 Feb 202231min
