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!
Make It Club-Player Friendly: Elite Events & Courses with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni
072 She’s been making a splash in the chess world. Not only is WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni a regular commentator for top-level tournaments...she’s also become a key commentator for Hikaru’s Twitch channel while he competes at the Candidates and other key events.
Plus, this year she’s created video instruction for two Chessable courses.
One is for the Scotch opening. The other covers tactics. Both courses are aimed at us: club players.
This speaks to her strength of making complex chess easy to understand for adult improvers.
Fiona has also had a rich competitive history. She’s represented her country, Luxembourg, in every Chess Olympiad since 2002 and has earned the title of Woman International Master.
In this episode, we discuss:
- A behind-the-scenes look at attending the FIDE Grand Swiss
- Why is the Scotch opening ideal for club players?
- How many openings should a club player learn before it becomes harmful to improvement?
- Which players have the best chances in the 2024 Candidates tournament?
To Win A Giveaway of Fiona's Course, follow me here on Twitter.
More From Fiona:
- Fiona’s two Chessable courses: Starting Out: The Scotch & 1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners
- Twitch channel
- YouTube channel
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