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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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Ep. 181 Mike (1150 Chesscom)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/01/23

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Mike. He’s a newer chess improver that has made quite a bit of progress in a short time. He talked about the importance of tactics. Mike emphasized doing them despite not enjoying them. To him they are simply essential building blocks for a successful chess player. Mike also discussed the positive impact of changing his black opening. It forced him out of his comfort zone (that was losing) and helped him play chess more aggressively. We also discussed his

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Ep. 180 Tony - Chess Sharkz (2000 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/01/16

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Tony. He’s a busy family man and co-founder of the Chess Sharkz. In addition to constant streaming, Tony squeezes in tactics whenever possible. We discussed the claim that everyone under 2200 should be focusing on tactics, Tony’s career in chess, his move to Charlotte, and why he plays so many Chess tournaments. We also talked about tournament preparation and why it’s so important to play in them. Be sure to check out the Chess Sharkz at:

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Ep. 179 Deven (1600 Chesscom)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/01/09

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Deven. We talked about his journey into chess as an adult. He quickly rose to 1200, but got stuck there for a while. We discussed the challenges of finding a coach that works for you, and his approach to chess improvement. Deven credits much of his rise from 1200 - 1600 to his coach, analyzing games, tactics, and working on endgames. It was a fun discussion about handling lengthy plateaus and difficult tournaments.Chessnut Link/Code: Code -

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Ep. 178 Dr. Scull Year in Review (1700 USCF)

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2025/01/02

This week on Chess Journeys, friend of the show Jay Garrison hosted my recap of 2024. We examined the highs and lows of the year, including massive rating loss and winning the club championship (U1700). We discussed goals, study plans, and results. We also brainstormed new ideas for an adult chess tournament scene like the scholastic one. In short, we covered the entire year with all the ups and downs. It was fun for me to reflect on the year, and I hope you enjoy it as well.Chessnut Link/Code:

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Ep. 177 Dave (1600 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/12/26

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Dave. He’s 69 and recently gained 200 points in 2 months. We talked a lot about his journey in chess tournaments spanning 20 years. We discussed the role videos and playing games have in his improvement. Dave’s story is certainly an inspiring one, chess improvement can happen at any age!Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 176 Dennis (1720 Lichess)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/12/19

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Dennis. He talked about his rise from 1000-1700 Lichess. An important part of this process was cataloging the mistakes in games and doing puzzles to address them. Dennis primarily learns from videos and provided some videos series recommendations. We also dove into the challenges of staying present during chess tournaments.Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Use this link to purchase Next Level

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Ep. 175 Dan/James (1200 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/12/12

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Dan/James. He’s made a lot of progress in a short amount of time going from 700-1200. We talked about his focus on openings, tactics, and his time with a coach LionChess. We talked a lot about the joys and challenges of OTB chess. Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/next-level-training?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch

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Ep. 174 Joe (2000 Chesscom)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/12/05

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Joe. He’s a voice actor with a newborn that is tackling chess improvement. We talked about his rise the last few years from 1500- 2000 chesscom rapid. We discussed sources such as Silman’s endgame book and Reassess Your Chess. Joe also talked about his anxiety regarding OTB chess. Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/next-level-training?ref=04f5d8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can

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Ep. 173 Jim - Ep. 1 Returning Guest (1600 Lichess)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/11/28

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jim. He was the first guest on Chess Journeys, 3.5 years ago. Today he returns to give us an update on his journey. He recounted the five year period where he was going hard, 3-4 hours a day. But we spent a lot of time talking about the last year and half, where chess played a smaller part in his life. We also discussed his plans to fully return to chess again.Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 172 Tripp (1600 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/11/21

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Tripp. He’s a dedicated chess improver and distance runner. We talked about his rapid ascent from 1150 to 1622. Tripp talked about his improvement process which included videos, opening prep, and some tactics. Now he is working on cementing the different tactical patterns in his mind. We talked about a lot of aspects of chess improvement such as tournaments, coaching, and attitude. It was a great conversation.Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 171 IM Yuriy Krykun

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/11/14

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with IM Yuriy Krykun. Yuriy shared endless wisdom about improvement and setting expectations. We discussed how to address various issues, which sources are best, how long you should spend analyzing games, and many other questions. It was an enlightening conversation with a world class trainer that I highly recommend.Yuriy’s website - https://yuriykrykun.com/?v=b8a74b2fbcbb Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 170 Ty (1800 Rapid Chesscom)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/11/07

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ty. He’s a senior sustainer, looking to hold onto his chess abilities. We talked about his long journey in chess, which involved a lot of real life forcing him to take breaks from chess. We discussed his program of tactics, working with the Chess Dojo, and how he handles openings. Our conversation was an interesting one that covered a lot of ground.Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 169 Solveig (Rookie Redhead)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/10/24

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Solveig the Rookie Redhead. We talked about her improvement strategy, streaming, creating a Chessable Course, and chess commentating. It was a wide ranging interview with a lot of great advice. If you want to hear Solveig’s first appearance, check out episode 91.Solveig’s Chessable Course: https://www.chessable.com/breaking-1000/course/237622/ Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 168 NM Jeremy Kane

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/10/17

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with National Master Jeremy Kane. We covered a variety of topics such as chess study without focusing on improvement, defensive courses, and how to study and learn openings. My favorite part of the episode was picking his brain as a Chess.com employee. He talked about some of his favorite resources on the site.Jeremy’s Courses and

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Ep. 167 Elliot (1800 Rapid Chesscom)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/10/10

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Elliot. He’s a chess improver, coach, and Youtuber trying to reach 2000 rapid. He’s had an impressive rise already going from 1100 to 1800. We talked about the resources and methods that he’s used to improve. These include puzzles, games, and videos. We also discussed dedication to improvement, teaching chess, and running a Youtube Channel. Be sure to check out Elliot’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PinPawnChess Use this link to purchase Next

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Ep. 166 GM Noel Studer Returns!

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/10/03

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with GM Noel Studer. He provided a ton of great advice. It was rooted in an analysis of my recent terrible tournament. But his advice is applicable to all. Noel’s primary advice was a reminder to keep training simple and effective. This is a can’t miss episode, especially if your process is getting too convoluted.Check out Noel’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UD4GtrE8k23MzAYusP0Vz Use this link to purchase Next Level Chess:

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Ep. 165 Zack (1500 Chess.com)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/09/26

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Zack. He’s an adult improver living in Hawaii. We talked about his OTB experiences, including a challenging first tournament. We dove into his study process of playing games, doing puzzles, and working on openings. Zack credits much of his improvement to Youtube videos, playing, and visualization. Be sure to check out his chess content.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@purechess4325 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purechess89 Use this link to purchase Next

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Ep. 164 Glenn (1000 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/09/19

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Glenn. He’s an adult improver using data analysis to augment his improvement. We discussed his journey starting at 750 USCF with the goal of making 1200. Glenn has worked on the London, tactics, and visualization. Recently, he’s built an Excel spreadsheet to drill himself on errors in his games. It’s a fun chat about perseverance through ratings loss and having fun improving.Use this link to purchase Next Level Training:

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Ep. 163 NM Ben Johnson - Perpetual Chess Podcast Host

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/09/12

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ben Johnson, host of the Perpetual Chess Podcast. We talked about his recent chess journey, his thoughts on consistent play, and his new Chessable Course, Identifying Critical Moments. I also provide a brief tournament report from the Southern California Open, where I went 1-5. We briefly discussed the games and discussed the challenges of dealing with poor tournament performances.Ben’s Chessable Course:

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Ep. 162 Jan (1750 Lichess)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2024/08/29

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jan. He’s an adult improver with a career and horses to care for. He makes time for chess on his own time. We discussed his improvement approach which includes spending however much time he feels like spending with chess, studying with the Chess Dojo, and getting coaching through his Youtube channel: Chess Under Fire. Talking with Jan about chess improvement felt so free and fun. Chess Under Fire Channel:

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