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Some chess players use gamesmanship to beat their opponent. Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

In this episode, I discuss the modern classic "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb, which I believe is the best primer on chess psychology for amateur players. It is linked below along with the chess clock I mentioned. These are ...

A discussion of the thought process before making a move. This episode is for amateur players of all levels. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E...

Is the amateur chess scene more competitive than ever before? We take a look at that, and poker somehow makes its way into the discussion. Below are links to the books mentioned in this episode. These are Amazon affiliate lin...

In this two-part episode, I discuss the psychology of your opponent's rating, and then share some incidents I witnessed involving chess parents. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). O...

Note: There is an updated version of this episode: I share some time-saving tips & tricks for busy individuals with limited study time. Check out for their fantastic online chess suite as mentioned in this episode. 🎯 Support the...

I discuss how players react when losing a game or facing a worse position. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessan...

A discussion of what happens when "internet players" join live events. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle....

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Here, I sort of reverse course from Episode 3 and talk about why I suddenly like 5-minute online games after criticizing them for some time. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a questio...

A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game. Referenced: (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at . Our links: E-mail: The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small...

This episode is a review of the book (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at . Our links: ...

Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Fa...

A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook ...

The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or ...

This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you h...

Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include: The main goal of the opening System and thematic openings Is there...

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