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The Chess Experience

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

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69:16

Adult Improver Pod - Nick Visel: Pursuing Chess...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/11/12

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 l...

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Schedule Update For This Week

The Chess Experience ·

2024/11/04

Just a quick update on why there won't be an episode this week. But we'll be back on November 12th!

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WCM Adriana Palao: Pursuing Chess Titles & Movie Magic

The Chess Experience ·

2024/10/31

106 Adriana is a dynamic titled player, coach, and content creator from Spain. She’s already reached a 2000+ FIDE rating and is working regularly towards her WFM title. This year alone, she’s competed in ten OTB classical tournaments.Adriana also coaches students ranging from beginner up to 1800.Outside of chess, she has a degree in film studies and is pursuing a career in film. Recently, she helped distribute an award-winning short film thriller.As a fun detour, this podcast takes a rare opp...

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Evaluation: A Vital But Overlooked Skill For Club...

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2024/10/22

105 Today’s guest is a huge help to countless adult improvers.GM Eugene Perelshteyn is a highly regarded coach, author, and course creator.In more recent years, he went beyond helping his private students and extended his chess wisdom to writing a book and publishing courses.His 2022 book, Evaluate Like A Grandmaster, is a huge help to almost every club player. And we discuss at length the benefits of improving your often-overlooked evaluation skills in chess.But this is also a wide-reaching ...

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Behind The Scenes of Chess Journalism with Vanessa Sun

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2024/10/15

104 This week’s guest is Vanessa Sun, a former chess journalist. For years, she covered events for US Chess, from major national tournaments like the US Open to local competitions.She was also a tournament director at the famous Marshall Chess Club in New York City. Plus, she’s volunteered for IM Greg Shahade at the US Chess School, which is a nonprofit that offers free chess coaching to the most promising juniors in the country.Beyond her chess experiences, she’s an atmospheric chemist and i...

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Adult Improver Pod: Dr. Ryan Thomas - Revamping His...

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2024/10/08

103 Our guest is an inspiring adult improver, Dr. Ryan Thomas. Ryan is a surgeon, a cancer researcher, and a father of two. With all that, he’s still highly dedicated to chess improvement and his love of the game. Ryan regularly attends OTB classical tournaments, and his current USCF rating is 958 with a goal of 1200.In this episode, we discuss:Ryan’s journey from casual high school player to avid tournament competitor later in life. How all chess players share common bonds regardless of...

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IM Boroljub Zlatanovic - How Amateurs Can Play Like...

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2024/10/01

102 Learning from a prolific chess author and course creator is always exciting. Today we dive into various chess improvement topics from Serbian International Master, Boro Zlatanovic.Boro has published over two dozen courses and books. And in just five years!And his two most recent courses have been published with Chessable, including Masterpieces of Amateur Play and Conversion in the Endgame.One thing that stands out about Boro, and that I find refreshing, is that while we’re in an era...

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FM Megan Lee - Achieving New Heights as an Adult in...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/09/25

101 Megan Lee is an inspiration to all of us adult improvers. Even with a busy work life running two businesses, Megan has had an incredible year: reaching her lifetime rating peak (2297 FIDE), earning the FM title, and competing in the US Women’s Championship.In fact, this year will be her third invitation to that prestigious event.Yet she does this all on the side while she juggles a typical but heavy load of adult responsibilities.In this episode, we discuss:Why Megan can achieve more in c...

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Podcast Schedule Update: Sept 3rd, 2024

The Chess Experience ·

2024/09/03

A quick update on why the show has been MIA for three weeks (spoiler: COVID.) And when I'll resume...

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Sicilian Advice: WIM Tea Gueci, A Top Italian Female...

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2024/08/14

0100 She’s rated one of Italy’s top female players and has coached adult improvers for years. And she is this show’s first Italian guest! WIM Tea Guecci has had an impressive chess career. She broke records by age twelve, becoming the youngest ever to win the Italian Women’s Chess Championship.She’s also played and represented her country in two Chess Olympiads.Recently, she launched her first Chessable course called, “My Secret Sveshnikov: The Sicilian by a Sicilian.”NOTE: To win the full vi...

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Chess Coach, Streamer, & Psychologist: WFM Fruzsina...

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2024/08/06

099 She’s been awarded “Chess Coach of the Month” by Chess.com. Plus, she has a master’s degree in psychology. Meet WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga! Hailing from Hungary, Fruzsina has spent the past several years coaching adult club players and beginners.Additionally, she regularly creates excellent chess content through her Twitch & YouTube channels.In this interview, we discuss: How she uses her master’s degree in psychology to help her students.Common mistakes she sees club players maki...

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Leveling Up the Chess Community for Adult Club...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/07/30

098 Adult club players are a fast-growing part of the chess community. But this growth is relatively new. And the community may not have fully caught up to our sizeable presence. So, in a first for this podcast, I’ve brought in two guests to help me discuss this subject and propose some ideas to make the community more engaging for us adult amateurs.Kamryn Hellman is an adult improver who rose to 2000 Chess.com Rapid in less than a year. Since then, she’s launched a YouTube channel and create...

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Why Club Players Struggle Against 1.d4 (And Solving...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/07/16

097 Playing against 1.d4 can be awkward. Many club players say they’re less sure of what to do positionally and have more difficulty finding tactical possibilities. Even the most popular, and arguably best, opening responses like the Slav or the Queen’s Gambit Declined can leave club players unsatisfied.Why is that?And are there any openings that can at least ease this challenge?My guest, IM Mateusz Kolosowski, is here to help.He brings a decade of coaching experience to bear on this subject....

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State of the Podcast: New Plans & Goals for 2024

The Chess Experience ·

2024/07/09

096 After a two-week break, we are back! For the first time, I explain what I have in store for the podcast for 2024…and beyond. (Hint: it’s all good news!) From new episode formats to a different category of guests, I share my ambitions for this show.I also preview the upcoming launch of my community-themed membership for adult chess improvers, which will also have some connections to the podcast.The final part of this brief episode updates my struggles with regaining my former chess skills....

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Grandmaster Insights On Mindset & Openings with GM...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/06/18

095 GM Alex Colovic is an exceptional course creator and an engaging writer on all things chess. He returns to the pod to discuss some intriguing subjects from his weekly newsletter. I hand-picked three topics Alex wrote about that I found fascinating. We dive deep into each one:Why pro chess players (outside the Top 50) can't make a living competing anymore?Can you create a certainty of winning before the game begins that helps you play better?How can you ensure you bring a fighting spirit t...

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Growing Chess's Popularity With Better Live Coverage...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/06/11

094 Kaja Snare, a pro chess broadcaster, has been leading chess into a new and more accessible era of live coverage. Gone are the days of top-level chess being watchable only for the most dedicated to the game. With her co-hosts, GM David Howell and WGM Jovanaka Houska, Kaja anchored one of the most popular live chess broadcasts our sport has ever seen.And for good reason…At Chess24, Kaja was part of a team that worked hard to make chess more accessible and more exciting for the general...

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NM Robert Ramirez: A Rising Chess Coach Star (with...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/06/04

093 An exciting new chess coach has hit the scene. NM Robert Ramirez has seen a huge growth in popularity in the past several years. Already, his YouTube channel has grown to 140K subscribers at the time of this episode. He’s launched two Chessable opening courses in the past year alone...And his coaching advice and videos are being shared all over Chess Twitter.As you watch his videos and listen to Robert speak, it’s no surprise.His advice is extremely helpful (he may have solved my ti...

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Elaynah: All In With Chess - Chasing a Title & Rising...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/05/22

092 It’s rare to see an adult chase a title and work full-time as a chess content creator. With passion and confidence, that’s exactly what this week’s guest, Elaynah, is doing with her chess life. It's an inspiring journey because, only two years ago, she was an absolute beginner who was beaten easily by her cousin at a Christmas party.Now?She’s rated 1800 Chess.com Rapid and has 22K followers for her chess Twitch channel - with both of those numbers quickly rising!In this episode, we c...

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Emilia Castelao: Improving Chess Worldwide For Women...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/05/14

091 This week’s guest, Emilia Castelao, approaches chess in rare but special ways. First, she’s making chess her career. Though not as a player, coach, or content creator. Instead, she’s pursuing a Ph.D in chess history.For most folks, that would take up a majority of their waking hours. Emila, however, has another major chess ambition.To improve the chess world for women.To that end, she recently co-founded a non-profit organization called the Women in Chess Foundation. Its goals are 1) to m...

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WGM Dina Belenkaya: A Born Chess Entertainer, Her New...

The Chess Experience ·

2024/05/07

090 With natural charisma and exceptional chess skills, Dina Belenkaya is perfect for this new era of chess. A serious student of the game all her life, she competed professionally and earned the WGM title in 2016. In 2020, Dina began her new career as a streamer and content creator... Just two years later, her popularity soared. Dina delivered bold and funny interviews with the world’s top players at the FIDE Grand Prix, and the videos went viral.Dina has a sharp wit and a sense o...

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