Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Nov 20 2024 171 ep. 67 mins 246

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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. 172 Tripp (1600 USCF)

Nov 20 2024 61 mins

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

Ep. 171 IM Yuriy Krykun

Nov 13 2024 65 mins

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://

Ep. 170 Ty (1800 Rapid Chesscom)

Nov 06 2024 62 mins

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

Ep. 169 Solveig (Rookie Redhead)

Oct 23 2024 84 mins

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

Ep. 168 NM Jeremy Kane

Oct 16 2024 51 mins

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 Books: ht

Ep. 167 Elliot (1800 Rapid Chesscom)

Oct 09 2024 60 mins

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 Ch

Ep. 166 GM Noel Studer Returns!

Oct 02 2024 86 mins

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:

Ep. 165 Zack (1500 Chess.com)

Sep 25 2024 56 mins

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. Y

Ep. 164 Glenn (1000 USCF)

Sep 18 2024 69 mins

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 thro

Ep. 163 NM Ben Johnson - Perpetual Chess Podcast Host

Sep 11 2024 66 mins

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