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. 141 Benji (1650 ECF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Benji. We talked about his own journey into chess, including the thriving London chess club scene. Then we talked about Benji’s work with mindfulness and che…
01:16:38 |
Thu 04 Apr 2024
Ep. 140 Spenser(1600 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Spenser. He’s a former scholastic player that has returned to chess as an adult. He heads up the impressive Richmond chess club. We talked about his progress…
01:00:11 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Ep. 139 GM Noel Studer
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with GM Noel Studer. We took a look at my games and progress in 2024. We examined my chess, my rating improvement, and my study plan. We also discussed Noel’s nea…
01:23:05 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Ep. 138 Thomas (1400 Chess.com)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Thomas. We spoke about OTB chess is Paris and his preference for OTB games. We focused on his struggles to play online and the anxiety that comes with those …
01:07:36 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Ep. 137 Rachel (1600 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Rachel. She’s a former scholastic player, who has returned to chess as a college student. We talked about how she studies chess, her preference for OTB chess…
00:57:38 |
Thu 07 Mar 2024
Ep. 136 David (1100 Chesscom Rapid)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with David about his journey through life and chess. He talked about books and resources that helped him improve. We spent time talking about the value of process…
01:00:45 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Ep. 135 Andrew (1450 Lichess)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Andrew. He’s about 1 year into his journey. He and his wife got into the game together as a way of being ready to help their daughter learn chess. Andrew has…
01:22:33 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Ep. 134 FM Nate Solon
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with FM Nate Solon. We talked a lot about the best ways to improve your skill at chess. We discussed my current training program, and where it could be improved. …
01:25:53 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Ep. 133 Neal-Bruce (1800 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, the habit master Neal Bruce checks in. We talked about his return to and recent success with OTB chess. We discussed in depth his program, why he changed it, and why he g…
01:44:09 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Ep. 132 Anna (1300 FIDE)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Anna. We focused on her emphasis on OTB play. Anna plays 1 to 2 games every week OTB and spends a lot of time examining them. We discussed several book that …
00:59:24 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
Ep. 131 David (1580 Lichess)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with David. We focused a lot on his ability to carve out 20-30 hours a week for chess. He believes that most people can make a lot more time, if they are willing …
01:09:27 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Ep. 130 Chris (1700 Chesscom)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Chris. His journey has taken him from 800 to 1700 Chesscom in about 8 years. He got into chess by coaching kids as a beginner. He spent the next several year…
00:57:24 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Ep. 129 Will (2000 Chesscom)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Will about his rapid ascent from 1000 to 2000 Rapid Chesscom. Will talked a lot about his focus on playing chess and examining his games. When asked question…
00:56:48 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Ep. 128 Dr. Scull (1781 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, we did something a little different. I turned the show over to I Jay Garrison and he interviewed me about my year in chess. It was a wild ride, dropping 200 points and th…
01:10:39 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Ep. 127 Eric (1100 Chess.com)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Eric. He’s a father of a young child trying to carve out time for chess. We talked about his plan of about 1 hour of study per day. Eric said something shock…
00:58:22 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Ep. 126 Forest (1930 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Forest, the 11 year old that has been dominating our local chess club of late. The goal of the episode is to figure out how children get so good at chess. Fo…
00:50:10 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Ep. 125 Cameron (1250 Chesscom Rapid)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Cameron about his chess. He’s made a lot of progress from about 500 to 1250 Chesscom. We talked about the different steps in his journey from reading Bobby F…
01:04:04 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Ep. 124 Alex (1600 Lichess Rapid)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Alex. We spoke about his journey into chess as a parent of two children. Alex quickly found Chessable and worked on Everyone’s First Chess Workbook. He also …
01:06:10 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Ep. 123 Erik (2000 Lichess Rapid)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Erik. We focused on his journey from 1000 - 2000 lichess (his lifelong goal). He spoke of his initial forays into chess focusing on openings. He also reflect…
00:59:57 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Ep. 122 Nick (1475 Rapid Chesscom)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Nick. He’s a busy man with a career, spouse, and children. We spent a lot of time discussing how to fit chess improvement around your life. Nick reflected on…
00:53:00 |
Thu 23 Nov 2023
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