The Chess Angle

Ep. 26: Learning & Improving feat. FM Roger LaFlair

April 24, 2022 Long Island Chess Club Episode 26
The Chess Angle
Ep. 26: Learning & Improving feat. FM Roger LaFlair
Show Notes

For this interview episode, I spoke with Fide Master Roger LaFlair.  Roger teaches high school chemistry and chess at a private school here on Long Island in NY.  He also has an active roster of private chess students.  Roger can be reached at rlaflair@gmail.com.  We touched on a variety of topics regarding tournament play and chess improvement.  Some of our talking points include:

  • The dangers of "me chess"
  • Awareness of your opponent's ideas
  • Avoiding impulsivity & impatience
  • The London System for club/amateur players
  • Chess education

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