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!
Two Decades of First-Rate Chess Journalism with Peter Doggers
062 Few people have attended the world’s top chess tournaments. Or interviewed the most talented chess players on the planet, including legends like Garry Kasparov. But Peter Doggers has lived this life for nearly the past twenty years.
In 2007, he launched the company Chess Vibes. At its peak, it was one of the world’s biggest online news sites for chess. It covered top events and offered in-depth journalism.
Six years later, Peter sold Chess Vibes to Chess.com and became their Director of Content. Currently, he is Chess.com's Director of News and Events.
In this interview, we discuss:
- What top chess player before his time Peter would have loved to interview.
- His favorite books for improvement that helped him rise to the level of 2292 FIDE and earn two IM norms.
- The strengths and weaknesses of modern chess journalism.
More From Peter:
- The game that earned Peter an IM norm
- Peter’s Interview with Kasparov at Fischer’s Grave
- Peter’s Reporting on Whether FIDE Was Going Bankrupt
- Kasparov Playing the King’s Gambit
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