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!
IM Kostya Kavutskiy - GM Goals, Candidates Controversy, & Improvement Q&A
Renowned chess coach and co-founder of the Chess Dojo, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, returns to the podcast! Previously, we talked mostly about how to read annotated game books (Episode 17).
This time, we cover a wide variety of topics. Including:
- What new insights the Chess Dojo has learned on helping adult improvers from running their online membership, called “Training Program.”
- Kostya’s recent OTB tournament experiences and how he chooses which ones to attend.
- His improvement approach for his personal chess goals, including earning the GM title.
- Whether the 2024 Candidates tournament had a fair qualifying process (and Kostya’s predictions for who might win.)
- Improvements questions from my Twitter followers.
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