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!
WGM Maria Gevorgyan - 5x-Armenian National Champion & Chess Coach
110 Today’s guest is the inspiring and talented WGM Maria Gevorgyan. Few have managed to become a national chess champion, let alone do it five times. But Maria has! In addition to becoming the women’s chess champion of Armenia multiple times…
Maria is now taking all that she’s learned from her competitive career and helping her students as a chess coach.
These days, she is the head coach at the Abu Dhabi Chess Academy for women and girls.
In this interview, we discuss:
- Is blitz a helpful tool for improvement or just a fun way to play the game?
- How an accidental illegal move by Maria was missed at the tournament where she earned her the WGM title!
- The #1 book recommendation that Maria believes every club player should read.
More From Maria:
- Coaching with Maria (DM her about lessons)
- Book recommendation: My System by Aaron Nimzowitch
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