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PODCAST

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Dr. Kevin Scull

A podcast dedicated to the journey of adult chess improvement. Each week a guest will join me to discuss what has worked for them, what hasn"t worked as well, and the status of their journey.

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All Episodes

01:21:03

Ep. 58 Lindsey ( 677 USCF)

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2022/08/18

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Lindsey. We focused on her return to chess through OTB tournaments. She has a unique relationship with the Las Vegas events. We discussed her love of playing OTB, and why it’s so much more meaningful than online for her. We also talked about her goal of becoming a tournament director so that her area can have chess tournaments. We also discussed a wide range of topics such as parenting, chess teaching, having a coach, and the value of openings. Be sure the

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Ep. 57 Daniel (1400 Rapid chess.com)

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2022/08/11

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Daniel. He’s an adult improver that started in 2020 at 100 blitz and is now 1400 rapid on Chess dot com. He was initially intrigued by Pog Champs and hooked by Daniel Naroditsky’s videos, which make chess look easy. We talked about a wide range of topics such as ratings anxiety, strategy books, and doing as much chess as you enjoy. Daniel attributes much of his success to developing an opening repertoire, which he believes goes against the normal advice of

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Ep. 56 Matt (1700 Lichess Rapid)

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2022/08/05

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Matt. He’s a teacher and parent who makes time for chess improvement. We talked about how transitioning from a card game (Magic), and the variance that comes with it, made it easier to tolerate losing at chess. We discussed his improvement methods from 500 Chess dot com to 1700 Lichess. This included videos, playing, puzzles, and not many books. Matt is finishing up The Amateur’s mind. We finished by talking about coaching. He has mixed experiences with

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Ep. 55 Oddvar (2000 Lichess)

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2022/07/28

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Oddvar. We talked about his fascinating journey through chess which includes time as a chess boxer and facing Magnus Carlsen in many bullet games. The bulk of our conversation focused on how Oddvar is able to find balance in his life with chess, improvement, and real life. He has been able to find joy in the balance that he has established. Be sure the check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process

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Ep 54 Amanda (1800 Rapid)

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2022/07/21

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Amanda. She is a dedicated chess improver that has made a rapid rise from 1,000 to 1,800. We talked about the different phases of her improvement journey. She supplied tips and resources for each leg of the journey. We also talked about OTB chess tournaments. We spent extra time discussing the value of the ALTO (at least twenty one) tournament and the camaraderie that was had at an adult gathering. You can check out Amanda streaming at:

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Ep. 53 Sholom / NovaChess (1300 USCF)

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2022/07/14

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Shalom or Novachess from Twitter. We talked about Shalom’s rediscovery of chess, his approach, and his training regimine. We also focused on the 2022 World Open, which he both attended. We shared our thoughts, experiences, successes, and frustrations. If you want to hear more about my experiences with the World Open, I am posting a 9 part series with game analysis on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Do1NoUH8dz8 If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys,

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01:10:23

Ep. 52 Dr Scull (1600) - What I Learned

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2022/07/06

Welcome to the special 1 year anniversary of Chess Journeys! This week on Chess Journeys, Neal Bruce joins me to discuss what I learned this year from playing and podcasting. We cover a wide range of topics and questions from listeners. It's hard to believe that it's been one year already, and It was fun for me to reflect on a whole year of podcasting. If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:

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Ep. 51 JJ Lang (2100 USCF) - Chess Feels Podcast

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2022/06/30

This week on Chess Journeys, JJ Lang stopped by for a conversation about chess improvement. We talked a bit about his own rapid improvement followed by a long plateau. Additionally, we discussed a wide range of topics such as how and when to calculate, the value of coaching, excuses for losses, chasing the IM title, the value of endgame study, and the importance of mastering “easy” tactics. Be sure to check out the Chessfeels podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you would like to be a

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01:06:23

Ep. 50 Jennifer Shahade (WGM)

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2022/06/23

Welcome to the 50th episode of Chess Journeys! To cebreate, I bring you a special guest, Jennifer Shahade. We had a great conversation regarding a range of topics. We discussed her experiences as a developing chess player. We chatted about finding the balance between underconfidence and overconfidence. Of course, Jennifer shared some stories from her new book, Chess Queens. We focused on the adult improvers to give us all some inspiration. Be sure to check out Jennifer Shahade’s newest book, Chess

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Ep. 49 Bert (700 USCF, 900 Rapid, 1500 Daily)

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2022/06/17

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Bert. He’s an adult improver trying to juggle parenthood and a career with chess. We spoke extensively about how he uses data analysis to improve his study plans and opening choices. We talked about his choice of the King’s Gambit as a means of maximizing fun and results at his rating level. Bert talked about his study plan and how coaches have impacted his training. We also discussed his fear of playing kids in tournaments. Are they all underrated masters

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01:09:56

Ep. 48 Evan (2000 USCF)

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2022/06/09

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Evan. He’s a software engineer, adult improver, and van lifer. We discussed his long journey in chess starting with his weekly chess tournaments as a child culminating in a high school chess championship. It turns out most of his progress was made by playing slower time control OTB tournaments. But he did provide a number of resources for improvement such as Chernev’s Logical Chess: Move by Move. Be sure to check out his Youtube channel:

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Ep. 47 Jay (1800 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2022/06/02

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jay. He stated with no hesitation his goal of reaching GM as a 40+ adult improver. Jay has a relatable journey full of starting and stopping through the years as life demands have called him away from chess. However, in 2018, Jay returned for good. In our conversation, he discusses how he restructured his life around chasing his goal. We talked about coaching, study plans, and resources such as master level game analysis. As Jay says someone has to make GM

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01:08:53

Ep. 46 Jim (The Return!! 1500 Lichess)

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2022/05/26

This week on Chess Journeys, the first ever guest, Jim, returns for a followup interview. We discussed what he has done during the last year, his rating gains, and his OTB experiences. We spent the bulk of the episode talking about Jim’s experiences preparing for the Chicago Open, including his first over the board tournament. If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support

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Ep. 45 Julia (1700)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2022/05/19

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Julia from the Chessfeels podcast. We talked about a variety of topics such as the challenge of wanting to invest more of yourself into chess and being limited by time. We talked about Julia’s journey, process, and non-rating focused approach. Of course, we talked about psychology, and Julia provided a few general tips. As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys. Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at

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Ep. 44 Braden (1908 CFC 2470 Lichess)

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2022/05/12

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Braden Laughlin. He recently won a tournament and continues to gain rating points despite being a full time student with a career. We talked a lot about his use of videos early in his progression and his continued use of videos. We also discussed his burnout and what brought him back to chess. It was an inspiring conversation. Be sure to check out his Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdkzuIjhhmIa1w69RFuXQA As always you can support the

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Ep. 43 Nick (2100 Lichess)

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2022/05/05

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Nick. He’s a chesspunk, Chessable legend, and avid adult improver. We started with Nick’s early journey which saw him improve quickly from about 500-1200 by playing a ton of blitz. We spent a lot of time talking about Nick’s use of Chessable. He recommended his favorite courses and suggested ways of using Chessable more effectively. We also talked about the different resources that helped him get through two plateaus. As always you can support the show at

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Ep. 42 David (2000)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2022/04/28

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with David from 64: Chess Podcast. He is a return guest so we didn’t delve as much into his background. We focused mostly on the topics of how to use Chessable, coaching, and chess psychology. David talked about his decision to switch from e4 to d4 upon hitting 2000. We discussed the importance of ratings vs. other means of measuring our value and worth as a chess player. As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys. Also, be sure

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Ep. 41 Tatev Abrahamyan (WGM)

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2022/04/21

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with WGM Tatev Abrahamyan. The bulk of our conversation focused on chess psychology. We talked about the challenges of feeling confident with only limited time for improvement. Tatev also talked extensively about the role of coaches in her own life and suggestions for others as they choose a coach. We also talked about her newest project the Bryght Labs chessboard. You can find more information here: https://bryghtlabs.com/products/chessup-pre-order-slate As

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Ep. 40 Rene (1700)

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2022/04/14

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Rene. She’s a music conductor who fills her time with chess study and play. We talked about a wide variety of topics such as time control, structuring (or not structuring one’s times), and her love of end games. We spent the most time talking about her relationship with her coach IM Igor Foygel. Rene has worked with Igor for 3 years, and he has made a large impact on her journey. As always you can support the show at

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Ep. 39 Jesse (1250 Rapid Lichess)

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2022/04/07

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jessie. He’s a tech worker in San Francisco trying to balance work and chess. He had a great conversation primarily focus on the issue of burnout and the psychological aspects of chess. Jessie has already burned out twice and gives advice for avoiding future burnout. We also talked about the value of coaches and OTB chess vs. online chess. As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys. Also, be sure to check out my Chessable

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