Episodes

This episode details some of my experiences as a club player and tournament director in three parts: Why I started the Long Island Chess Club What it's like directing and playing in the same tournament Some funny stories from...

This is the first episode for our new Game Analysis Series. I will thematically break down one or more of my OTB games, covering a variety of chess concepts and ideas for the amateur and club player. Some of the themes from t...

**Note: Alex King earned the FM title after this was recorded. The episode title has been updated but the original show notes are below. This week I spoke with National Master Alex King who resides in Memphis, Tennessee. Alex...

I spoke with Candidate Master and renowned chess educator Brian Karen. He is one of the most active teachers in the country. Some of our talking points include: Tournament players vs. hobbyists A rating system based on norms,...

Arguably, certain "theoretical advantages" often have less significance at the amateur level. For example, material imbalances such as "having the two bishops" or "being up the Exchange" are often overrated when non-titled pl...

For the podcast's first interview format, I spoke with National Master Tim Mirabile. This is our uncut, unedited conversation. Below, Tim shared a list of some favorite books and a link to an article about the growth mindset:...

For many players, chess study is a grey area. It's not just WHAT to study but HOW. We believe is one of the best puzzle books for amateur players. For online instructional content, we recommend . These are affiliate links which support the...

Certain chess mistakes appear in amateur games with unwavering consistency. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

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...