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!
Rare Insights Into Chess & Psychology w/ Julia Rios
The life of a chess player is often emotional. There can be huge wins and the joy of learning, but also painful losses and sluggish improvement. Helping me gain new insights into how to address these challenges is clinical psychologist and co-host of the ChessFeels podcast, Julia Rios.
Julia combines her professional knowledge with her chess experience to offer some brilliant insights into “chess psychology.”
In this episode, we discuss:
- Does chess offer more emotional challenges than other endeavors?
- Should you not care about your rating?
- Does the expectation to improve hinder our enjoyment of chess?
- Bonus: A chess genie offers Julia one wish but she insists on getting three.
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