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!
Building a Dynamic Chess Life with Solveig, aka Rookie Redhead
Diving head-first into chess as an adult beginner ain’t easy. Yet some folks do it incredibly well. And with inspiring dedication. That’s the adult improver story of Norway’s Solveig.
After watching the Magnus-Nepo World Championship match, she committed to the game in January ‘22.
At the time, she was rated well below 1000.
Since then, she’s worked with two coaches, attended over half a dozen OTB classical tournaments, and follows weekly study plans.
Now, her FIDE rating is already over 1200 and on the rise.
Topping it off, Solveig launched a YouTube channel, Rookie Redhead, detailing some of her chess journey and lessons learned. (Link below.)
In this interview, we discuss:
- Whether you can ever really feel like you’re good at chess
- The value of breaking some “rules” of chess improvement
- The struggle of feeling confident in your chess abilities
More From Solveig:
- Solveig’s Twitter
- Solveig's YouTube channel
- Solveig’s video with IM Andras Toth on confidence
- Solveig’s coaches: WIM Sheila Barth Stanford and IM Petter Haugli
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