Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
A podcast dedicated to the journey of adult chess improvement. Each week a guest will join me to discuss what has worked for them, what hasn't worked as well, and the status of their journey.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 221
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 41 Tatev Abrahamyan (WGM)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with WGM Tatev Abrahamyan. The bulk of our conversation focused on chess psychology. We talked about the challenges of feeling confident with only limited time fo…
01:09:47 |
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Ep. 40 Rene (1700)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Rene. She’s a music conductor who fills her time with chess study and play. We talked about a wide variety of topics such as time control, structuring (or no…
01:16:49 |
Thu 14 Apr 2022
Ep. 39 Jesse (1250 Rapid Lichess)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jessie. He’s a tech worker in San Francisco trying to balance work and chess. He had a great conversation primarily focus on the issue of burnout and the psy…
01:04:07 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
Ep. 38 Omar Returns! (900)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Omar, otherwise known as Chess Von Doom. That’s right Omar is back. If you missed him the first time around, be sure to check out episode 10 to hear about th…
01:26:22 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Ep. 37 Michael (1600 Rapid)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Michael. He’s a father of 4 (2 young children) that returned to chess a year ago. We talked about his study habits, resources, and tournament experiences. We…
01:05:42 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Ep. 36 Amy (1000)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Amy. She’s a professor, musician, and avid chess player. We talked about a variety of topics such as her introduction to chess via a scholar’s mate delivered…
00:58:56 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Ep. 35 Noah (1900 CFC)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Noah. He’s a 23 year old full time student/worker, who carves out time for adult improvement. Noah has had one of those journeys we all aspire to, breaking 1…
01:11:55 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Ep. 34 Megan (1900)
This week on Chess Journeys I spoke with Megan. She’s a data engineer and member of the Chesspunk community, those dedicated to adult improvement. We talked about her journey in chess starting in 201…
01:07:46 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
Ep. 33 Simon (1900 FIDE)
This week on Chess Journeys I spoke with Simon. He’s an academic with two children, who is trying to find time to improve at chess. We talked about the struggles of wanting to read books but not havi…
01:04:47 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
Ep. 32 Muskee Books (2000 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys I spoke with Muskee Books. We spoke about his 13 years playing competitive chess. Muskee has endured the ups and downs, and the joys and heartache of chess. Muskee reached…
01:17:47 |
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Ep. 31 Stacia Pugh (USCF 1700)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Stacia Pugh. It was an inspiring and fascinating conversation with the most obedient student that I’ve ever met. We discussed her massive ratings gain from 1…
01:17:35 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Ep. 30 Szefru - Fruzsina (WFM)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Fruzsina. She’s a WFM with WIM and WGM norms, who streams and teaches chess. We discussed Fruzsi’s chess story including her childhood success, her success a…
00:51:01 |
Thu 03 Feb 2022
Ep. 29 Chris Wainscott (1700 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Chris Wainscott. He’s 48, an adult improver, co-founder of the Chesspunks Twitter community, tournament director, and prolific writer. We discussed his goal …
01:27:56 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Ep. 28 Dr. Skull (1650 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, guest host Neal Bruce interviews me, Dr. Skull. I reflect on my chess origin story and returning to the game a year ago with high expectations. This is a challenging epis…
01:21:33 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Ep. 27 Andrew (2300 Chess.com Blitz)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Andrew. He’s 24, has a career, and is obsessed with chess. Andrew’s had tremendous growth over the last 2 years. He started by getting whomped by his 800 roo…
01:07:10 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Ep. 26 Tim (2100 chess.com, 1800 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys I am joined by Tim. In many ways this is a selfish podcast, as I specifically invited Tim to talk about his method of breaking out of a plateau at 1600. Tim and I talked a…
01:16:43 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
Ep. 25 Coach David Mencik (1850 FIDE)
This week on Chess Journeys, I am joined by David Mencik. He’s a busy academic, coach, and adult improver. David and I discussed his approach to developing as a player and helping other adult improve…
01:25:01 |
Thu 30 Dec 2021
Ep. 24 Kevin Perera (1368 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kevin. He has a busy life and career, but he’s a dedicated adult improver. We had a wide ranging conversation focusing on coaching, resources, and heroes. Ke…
01:17:39 |
Thu 23 Dec 2021
Ep. 23 Joel (1670 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Joel. He’s a dedicated adult improver and father of four, so time is limited and precious. We talked about a wide variety of topics such as the importance of…
01:22:03 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
Ep. 22 Zach (1700 Chess.com Rapid)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Zach, a former Magic the Gathering player who has returned to his first love chess! We talk about his origin story and his time as first board for his high s…
01:10:19 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
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