A Weekly, Rapid-Fire Chess Podcast Devoted to Helping You Improve Your Game. Hosted by Ben Johnson, brought to you by Chessable.com
Cognitive Scientist and USCF Master Dr. Christopher Chabris on the Importance of Having "Chess Culture"
Dr. Christopher Chabris is a renowned cognitive scientist and the best-selling co-author of the book https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Gorilla-How-Intuitions-Deceive/dp/0307459667 (The Invisible Gorilla). In this conversation, Chris discusses what it means to have "chess culture" and how one can go about acquiring it. Check out Dr. Chabris' website here: http://www.chabris.com/ (http://www.chabris.com/) In addition to the books we discussed, here are a few Chessable courses I would recommend to help you learn more chess culture: 1) Kasparov's https://www.chessable.com/my-great-predecessors-part-1/course/22994/ (Great Predecessor Series ) 2) Yasser's https://www.chessable.com/chess-duels/course/65957/ (Chess Duels ) 3) https://www.chessable.com/the-best-chess-moves-of-all-time/course/80952/ (The Best Chess Moves of All Time ) by Alex Belsley and GM Simon Williams
Adult Improver Andrew Webb on the Key Lessons he Learned from his Chess Coaches
Andrew Webb works in Product Management for a software company and is also a "chess dad" and a dedicated chess amateur who has managed to gain about 250 FIDE points in his 40s. Andrew credits a lot of his success to lessons he learned from working with his coaches, NM Dan Heisman and GM Nigel Davies, and in this conversation he shares a few of those lessons. Relevant links below: Andrews's Educational Chess Website- https://acornchess.com/ (https://acornchess.com/) Chessable courses mentioned: https://www.chessable.com/chess-structures-a-grandmaster-guide/course/14540/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_17331070731&utm_content=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8uOWBhDXARIsAOxKJ2HQY_ErIOG5nZHRqwuwGwDXXd_x-B3s1QZGrqdgnt4OlkHH3od8q2QaAnBNEALw_wcB (Chess Structures) by Mauricio Flores Rios
NM Han Schut on Getting to the Root Cause of Your Chess Mistakes
USCF National Master, Chess Steps trainer, and Chessable Author Han Schut on how to learn from your chess mistakes. Links: Han Schut's Chessable Courses: https://www.chessable.com/author/HanSchut/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_17331070731&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMSWBhAdEiwAVJ2ndl04_FPMT5YzkK45f63EsAkp4ppCSFKDMrBi1_CBjthMlkYd_5ZBwxoCr88QAvD_BwE (https://www.chessable.com/author/HanSchut/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_17331070731&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMSWBhAdEiwAVJ2ndl04_FPMT5YzkK45f63EsAkp4ppCSFKDMrBi1_CBjthMlkYd_5ZBwxoCr88QAvD_BwE) Han's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HanSchutChess (https://twitter.com/HanSchutChess)
How to Chess Season 2 is coming soon!
I briefly discuss the pending return of How to Chess !! :)
HowToChess 21- FM Dalton Perrine on Common Calculation Mistakes and How to Improve Your Defensive Skills
Chessable author and Founder of Next Level Coaching, FM Dalton Perrine joins the pod to discuss an oft-neglected aspect of chess thinking- how to defend against tactics. Check out his Chessable course in the link below: https://www.chessable.com/survive-thrive-how-to-blunder-less-and-defend-better/course/80629/ (https://www.chessable.com/survive-thrive-how-to-blunder-less-and-defend-better/course/80629/) Follow Dalton on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MattyDPerrine (https://twitter.com/MattyDPerrine)
HowToChess 20- IM Kostya Kavutskiy on How to Learn from Endgame Compositions
Popular Author, Trainer, and Founding Member of the ChessDojo, Kostya Kavutskiy stops by to discuss his excellent new Chessable course, https://www.chessable.com/endgame-studies-101/course/81472/ (Endgame Studies 101). Check out ChessDojo's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4liTXRJ-XknH6OtKz-tOuw (here ) Follow IM Kostya Kavutskiy's Twitter https://twitter.com/hellokostya?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (here)
Bonus Vignette- GM Vladimir Kramnik on his first win against a GM
In his own words, GM Vladimir Kramnik answers the trivia question from How to Chess Episode 19 about the first time he beat a GM in a simul.
HowToChess 19 - GM Vladimir Kramnik on Questions to Ask Yourself When Its Your Move
Legendary former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik stops by to discuss 3 things to think about when its your move in a chess game. As GM Kramnik details in his Chessable course, https://www.chessable.com/thinking-in-chess-a-how-to-guide/course/77175/ (Thinking in Chess, A How to Guide), it can be useful to use the following framework when its your move... Look for tactics (can i win material?) Is there a threat? (are pieces hanging?) What is the plan of your opponent? (What is she hoping to do next?) ONLY then, you can ask yourself questions like, "what is my plan?" and "How can I improve my position?, etc. Both of Vladmir Kramnik's courses are on sale through October 27. And both offer free chapters! Links below: https://www.chessable.com/thinking-in-chess-a-how-to-guide/course/77175/ (Thinking in Chess, A How to Guide) https://www.chessable.com/vladimir-kramnik-free-lesson/course/81696/ (Thinking in Chess: Free Excerpt ) https://www.chessable.com/understanding-chess-openings-1-e4-part-1/course/87039/ (Understanding 1. e4) https://www.chessable.com/vladimir-kramnik-free-opening-lesson-1/course/89402/ (Vladimir Kramnik: Free Opening Lesson #1 ) THE TRIVIA CONTEST ALREADY HAS A WINNER! Thanks for listening, and please subscribe for bonus content coming soon featuring Vladimir telling the story of the answer to the trivia question.
How to Chess 18- FM Peter Giannatos on How to Adapt Your Game when Playing Against Kids
FM Peter Giannatos is the Founder and Executive Director of the Charlotte Chess Center and Scholastic Academy (CCCSA), and an accomplished chess teacher and improver. Follow the CCCSA on Twitter https://twitter.com/cltchesscenter?lang=en (here) Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/charlottechesscenter (here) Info on the Corporate Chess League https://nacorporatechess.com/ (here). Perpetual Chess Podcast Episode 241 with FM Peter Giannatos https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kyglbWNfLrhtQq66EShdq?si=d40aa7a1b0ac4649 (here ) Follow Ben Johnson on Twitter here https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGYtdXY1Q1Ryd1RBWkZpcHJVZmFkNVQ0bkQzZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttRmxhbFdBemhEWjlsekhqbG9Bd3ZWeEZHREtCOUdZRHBGcE4xcVR6T01wNXVjUmhoeGFzSzBZZ3BjUFA4Y3RqNGJxclBONldUOUxzUXI3T0M3RVhTc2pfYVZ3RHJmV0xXenZhM0VTNGVNTTNOYzJYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FBennyficial1 (https://twitter.com/Bennyficial1) If you want to build your repertoire visit: www.chessable.com/free for hundreds of free starter repertoires
How To Chess 17- IM Lawrence Trent Shares the Best Chess Advice He Has Gotten
IM Lawrence Trent shares some memorable advice that has been imparted to him from his GM friends, plus gives an update on his GM title chase and his rivalry with IM Greg Shahade. Ben Johnson https://twitter.com/Bennyficial1 Lawrence Trent https://twitter.com/LawrenceTrentIM Greg Shahade https://twitter.com/GregShahade/status/1430546789065658377 If you want to build your repertoire visit: www.chessable.com/free for hundreds of free starter repertoires
How To Chess 16- How to Prep During a Tournament with WIM Jesse February
WIM Jesse February shares some great advice on how to analyze games, prepare and manage your energy during a tournament. Make sure to drop Jesse a follow on Twitch and keep in touch via her socials: Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jesse_feb Twitter - https://twitter.com/jesse_feb?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesse_feb/?hl=en
How To Chess 15- How to Choose a Chess Coach with IM Yuriy Krykun
IM Yuriy Krykun shares some tips for choosing and working with a chess coach. Check out Yuriy's Chessable courses here: https://www.chessable.com/author/YuriyKrykun/
How To Chess 14- GM Peter Svidler on How to be a Good "Practical Player"
The 8 time Russian Champion, commentator and Chessable Author, GM Peter Svidler joins the show! Check out Peter's Chessable Course here- https://www.chessable.com/lifetime-repertoires-peter-svidlers-grunfeld-part-1/course/63116/ (https://www.chessable.com/lifetime-repertoires-peter-svidlers-grunfeld-part-1/course/63116/) Follow Peter on Twitter here- https://twitter.com/polborta?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/polborta?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Follow Ben on Twitter here- https://twitter.com/Bennyficial1 (https://twitter.com/Bennyficial1) Peter's US Chess School Lecture is Here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QumdJShD1QI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QumdJShD1QI)
How To Chess 13- How to Make an Award Winning Chessable Course
This week's guest, Alex Belsky (chessforlife on Chessable) is a Quantum Physics Ph.D. student, 2100 FIDE player, and prize winning Chessable course creator! Check out Alex Belsky's course of the year, The Best Chess Moves of All Time here: https://www.chessable.com/the-best-chess-moves-of-all-time/course/80952/ (https://www.chessable.com/the-best-chess-moves-of-all-time/course/80952/) Free preview of the course here: https://www.chessable.com/some-of-the-best-chess-moves-of-all-time/course/86225/ (https://www.chessable.com/some-of-the-best-chess-moves-of-all-time/course/86225/) UPDATE- SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11- NOTE THAT THE FREE COURSE TRIVIA CONTEST ALREADY HAS A WINNER.
How To Chess 12- How to Improve Your Chess Away from the Board with Dr. Benjamin Portheault
This week's guest is Dr. Benjamin Portheault . Benji is a data scientist and performance coach who has worked with Super GMs to help them improve their performances. Benji shares some tips for ways we can improve our own games through better lifestyle and preparation habits. Follow Benji on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/benjiportheault?lang=en (https://twitter.com/benjiportheault?lang=en)