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!
Turning A Passion For Chess Into a Career with WIM Charlize van Zyl
079 Sometimes a passion for chess runs so deep you want to make it your life. That’s the story of South Africa’s WIM Charlize van Zyl. While she earned the WIM at just age 13, she didn’t fully realize her passion for the game until she left it for five years and then returned to it as an adult.
From there, she earned her way to multiple Chess Olympiads and is now gunning for the WGM title.
Plus, she has a chess business and recently became a reporter for FIDE’s most elite tournaments.
We also discuss:
- What chess skills she needs to develop to go from WIM to WGM
- What it’s like interviewing Magnus Carlsen
- What top chess player she’d most like to hang out with
More From Charlize:
Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com<< (PROMOTION)