Chess improvement as an adult is harder than it should be. Plus, the journey can sometimes feel too stressful and serious. This show aims to fix that by 1) interviewing experts who can offer clarity on the best ways to improve; and 2) giving you a heap of fun with “chess entertainment” shows that discuss chess culture, events, movies, etc. Most episodes feature a guest, but sometimes I'll do a solo show on a topic. This is all brought to you by me, Daniel Lona. I’m a dedicated chess amateur and the owner of Adult Chess Academy. After listening to this podcast, I want you to have a clearer idea of how to improve, and have a more fun, dynamic chess experience. Please follow the show so you don’t miss an episode!
Overcoming Psychological Barriers in Chess with IM Yuriy Krykun
003 Sure, chess is a game of logic. But it’s also a game of emotions - both on and off the board. Often, the negative emotions that join us on our chess journey can get the best of us.
This episode is designed to help you reduce their harmful impact on your game and enjoyment of the experience.
To help me, I’m joined by International Master and renowned chess coach, Yuriy Krykun.
Yuriy has had a successful 10-year competitive career in elite chess, has coached over 100 students, is a contributor to Chess.com, and is a course creator on Chessable.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The best perspective to take the emotional sting out of losing games.
- The cure for being addicted to playing, even when you know you should study more.
- How playing too much online chess can harm your nerves at OTB tournaments.
- The right attitude when facing higher-rated opponents.
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