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!
Top 8 Chess Lessons From A Successful Adult Improver w/ Stacia Pugh
059 Need some inspiration on your chess journey from a fellow adult improver? This week’s guest is a powerhouse. Even though she didn’t begin chess until adulthood, Stacia Pugh has soared to 1800 USCF - and still rising!
Plus, she’s attending OTB classical tournaments nearly every month and has a chess coaching business called, Chess Is Best.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Stacia’s Top 8 Chess Improvement Lessons
- How switching from d4 to e4 dramatically improved her chess - and why other club players should also play 1.e4
- Why tactics are by FAR the most important area of chess for improvement
More From Stacia:
- Stacia’s Website (link forthcoming)
- Stacia’s YouTube channel
- Stacia’s Twitter
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