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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. 244 Kevin - Angry Iceberg (750 USCF)

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2025/12/18

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kevin, the Angry Iceberg. Kevin picked up chess in May. It was great to chat with someone so close to the beginning of their journey. We talked about resources that he used, and his emphasis on enjoying the journey. Kevin recently attended his first tournament winning 3 out of 5 games. Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable

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Ep. 243 Drew (1500 Chesscom Rapid)

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2025/12/12

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Drew. He’s trying to balance family, work, running a chess club, and chess improvement. We talked about his start with chess, OTB tournaments, and coaching. We talked about his recent turn to studying tactics and which resources have been working for him. Drew especially recommends the amazing Chess Tactics From Scratch.Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable

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Ep. 242 J.J. Lang (2100 USCF)

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2025/12/04

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with J.J. Lang. J.J. is a chess professional, writing and editing articles for USCF. We discussed a wide range of topics such as his own chess journey chasing 2200 and adult chess improvement. We also chatted about coaching, chess journalism, and podcasting. As always, J.J. brought a lot of interesting and helpful improvement suggestions.Chessfeels podcast J.J. Substack My Chessable

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Ep. 241 Dr. Scull Reflecting on Reaching 1800 /...

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2025/12/01

This week I celebrated reaching 1800 USCF and the American holiday of Thanksgiving. In this episode, I reflect on the different aspects of my life that helped me reach 1800. It was a fun episode for me as I reflected on my chess communities, coaches, family, friends, patience, health, and consistency. Hopefully, some of these thoughts will help you with your chess improvement process.My Chessable

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Ep. 240 FM Nate Solon Returns!

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2025/11/27

Ep. 240 FM Nate Solon (But beginning and word shitload)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with FM Nate Solon. We talked about so many interesting topics. We discussed training plans, ratings in life outside of chess, Twitter hot takes, Nate’s substack, and Nate’s new course on the English. We also discussed the importance of health in chess, ChatGPT and chess, and how I can get to 1800. It feels like we had a discussion about everything! Nate’s Free English Course -

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Ep. 239 Flashback: GM Jesse Kraai Ep. 108

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2025/11/24

This week’s flashback episode features Jesse Kraai from episode 108. Jesse is of course one of the coaches at the Chess Dojo. In this excerpt, Jesse discusses the importance of game analysis, and he provides resource recommendations.Jesse also addresses whether or not getting a coach needed, and how to deal with setbacks. My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code -

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Ep. 238 NM Forest (2200 USCF)

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2025/11/20

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Forest. I’ve known Forest since he was rated 1000 and just recently he crossed 2200 achieving NM! I brought him back on the show to talk about how he did it. He talked about breaking out of plateaus and the study changes and mental changes it took to get there. We talked about his busy life, the important role of parents, and the fun experiences that he’s had outside of OTB chess. Forest has played many chess celebrities such as the Botez sisters, Anna

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Ep. 237 Endgame Improvement - Bonus Episode

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2025/11/17

This week on Chess Journeys, I talk about why you should care about endgames and resources to get better. I cover books, Chessable courses, and Youtube videos. I recommend learning some theoretical endings, practical endgame play, and sparring with friends to cement the knowledge. Even if you “don’t get endgame” in your games, trust me this episode is especially for you!My Chessable

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Ep. 236 Kamryn - Youtuber (2200 Chesscom)

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2025/11/13

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kamryn. We talked about her busy life, and how she carves out time for chess. We discussed her recent successes moving to 2200 on Chesscom and 1750 USCF. We talked about her path to improvement and her future goals. We also discussed a variety of topics such as making a Chessable course, girls in chess, coaching, and chess improvement. Kamryn's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@kamrynheidi My Chessable

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Ep. 235 Flashback: GM Noel Studer Ep. 95

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2025/11/10

This week’s flashback episode features friend of the show Noel Studer. He regularly appears to provide updates on my chess and chess improvement generally. Today’s excerpt comes from his first appearance, episode 95. In the snippet he discusses sticking to a training plan, puzzle book recommendations such The Steps Method books, a puzzle conversation and how many you should get right, and does age matter with chess improvement. The remainder of the episode is full of great chess improvement wisdom

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Ep. 234 Ryan (1850 USCF)

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2025/11/06

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ryan. He’s trying to balance college, sports, and chess improvement. Ryan has had periods of explosive ratings gain, and he dove into the secrets of his success. He attributes much of his success to playing rapid games, learning his openings, and more recently focusing on endgames. He highlighted Practical Chess Endings by Paul Keres. My Chessable

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Ep. 233 Dr Scull's San Diego Open Recap - Bonus Episode

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2025/11/03

This week on Chess Journeys, I recap the San Diego Open. I went 1 win and 3 draws against all higher rated players. It was a good performance and I learned a lot from it.My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System:

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Ep. 232 Maddie (1950 USCF)

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2025/10/30

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Maddie Maddie’s been playing chess since she was a young child. We talked a lot about the kid experience and training. She emphasized that her biggest times of growth occurred when she combined dedication with motivation. Maddie likes to have fun with chess and emphasizes doing what you enjoy. But … it turns out Maddie enjoys working on endgames. We also talked about coaching and her recent tournament success. Maddie brings a fun and positive energy that I’m

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Ep. 231 Evan - Chess Lobster (2150 USCF)

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2025/10/23

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Evan, the Chess Lobster. This is his third appearance on the show. You can check out his previous appearances on episodes 48 and 161. We talked about his continual pursuit of the master title. He talked about making simple moves, removing creativity, and focusing on calculation in regular positions. Evan also supplied advice on defeating kids at chess. His most prominent suggestion is to not be intimidated. The kids can smell weakness. Evan also supplied

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Ep. 230 Flashback: Chris Wainscott (1800 USCF) Ep. 29

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/10/20

This episode of Chess Journeys is an excerpt from Episode 29 featuring Chris Wainscott. Chris is a founding member of the chess punk community with lofty improvement goals. We had a wide ranging conversation covering topics such as chess tactics and resources, why he is studying positional books right now, fighting against the pull of laziness, the importance of playing rather than only studying, and the perils of relying on rating for measuring progress. Trusting the Process. In the rest of the

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Ep. 229 Gabby (1950 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/10/16

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Gabby. We had a fun chat reminiscing about playing chess together 20 years ago, her progress in the 2010’s, and her recent chess journey in France. Gabby discussed her mentality regarding rating, and her joy of chess. She talked about the many roles she’s had in the chess world from studying with dad, playing in tournaments, teaching, and opening a chess club. Be sure to check out Gabby’s website: https://gabriella-kay.com/ And his blog at:

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Ep. 228 Flashback: Neal Bruce (1800 USCF) Ep. 20

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2025/10/13

This episode of Chess Journeys is an excerpt from Episode 20 featuring Neal Bruce, the father of adult chess improvement. It was my first conversation with Neal, and it was wide ranging. In the following excerpt we discussed what it takes to reach 1600, building a strong chess foundation, the importance of tactics, using flashcards to improve tactics, and the importance of having a plan. We covered so many other topics in the rest of the episode, so be sure to check it out if you enjoy this one

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Ep. 227 Donovan (1200 USCF)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/10/09

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Donovan. He’s juggling being an involved parent, a full time career, and chess improvement. We spoke about his on again off again relationship with chess over 25 years. In the last few years, Donovan has been committed to improving his game and has started playing OTB events. We talked about his initial stress responses to chess and getting over them. We discussed the difference between OTB and online chess. Donovan’s made quite a bit of progress in just 2

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Ep. 226 Flashback: FM Nate Solon Ep. 11

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement ·

2025/10/06

In this week's flashback episode, I bring to you a snippet of my conversation with FM Nate Solon from episode 11. In this portion, we talked about the following. Spending too much time on Puzzles. The challenge of decision making in chess. Improving as an adult vs. as a child. Studying vs. playing. Making the studying you a part of your chess knowledge that you don't have to think about. Nate has also appeared on episodes 79, 112, and 134. We always have a great conversation, and this is no

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Ep. 225 Tristan (1600 USCF)

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2025/10/02

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Tristan. He’s a dedicated chess improver that is also helping run the Phoenix chess scene. We talked about his chess journey from 1000-1600 in 2 years. He highlighted tactics work, endgames, and annotating games as keys to his improvement. Additionally, he discusses how the massive volume of games helped him improve. He plays regularly over the board and 3 Lichess leagues per week! We also discussed running a chess club and the benefits of the social side of

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