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!
Adult Improver Pod - Nick Visel: Pursuing Chess Improvement Without Burnout
107 Few adult club players are as committed to the game as Nick Visel.
For years, he’s been racking up countless OTB classical games, poring through books and courses, and sharing his wisdom on Chess Twitter.
Currently, Nick stands at 1600 USCF with ambitions of becoming a Class A player and reaching National Master.
Nick shares great tips from his earned wisdom, plus how he’s willing to scale back his chess when other areas of his life take priority.
In this episode, we discuss:
- A better way to learn openings beyond just tedious memorization.
- Why he’s reduced his chess study workload and how it helps him avoid burnout.
- Why he thinks Karpov would have beaten Fischer had they played in 1975.
- The importance of a poker face in OTB chess
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