Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
Dr. Kevin ScullA 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureSports | |||
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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 addre... more
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 s... more
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 f... more
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... more
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- My Chess rating over 1 year
I am 16 years old I had started my chess journey September of 2024 and I went from a steady 550 elo rapid on chess.com. One year later I am now 1500 elo. I love chess and I hope I can improve enough to get to 2000 elo and possibly be a grandmaster at some point. My best win was beating a 1700 rated guy.
Apple Podcasts5Lotr is the best.
United States2 months ago - Great Show
Even better than the flash back, I was wondering if you could reinterview, not too long, people you spoken with in the past. I personal re listen to my favorites. So the flashback is useless to me. But I think we would all love if you revisited a few folks to see where they are at and how they currently feel about chess.
Apple Podcasts5cocodojoUnited States2 months ago - FIDE Online Arena
I was surprised you didn’t know about FIDE Online Arena. Many people from all over the world use this forum. I thought it was a big deal in the chess world because it’s associated with FIDE…maybe not🤔
Apple Podcasts5Dr.PopPopUnited States3 months ago - Great Podcast of Real Chess Players
Love your podcast and hearing relatable stories of folks on their chess journey like me.
I bought the chessnut pro using your code tonight. I play in a lot of the unrated clubs around LA and hope playing longer time controls on the chessnut will prepare me for OTB rated games some day.
Apple Podcasts5Jason1256United States7 months ago - The best
I like Kevin’s unassuming style and informative programme contents. He is a great podcast host with a focus on adult improvers. I find listening to the podcasts as addictive as playing bullet chess—the difference being that this is good for your chess, while we all know bullet isn’t! Thanks, Kevin, for all your work.
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United Kingdom10 months ago
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Conversations center around the experiences and journeys of adult chess players, focusing on personal improvement and the unique challenges faced by this demographic. Episodes often feature guests who share their triumphs and setbacks in their chess development, exploring effective strategies, resources, and the emotional aspects of learning the game as an adult. The blend of personal storytelling with practical advice makes this a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their chess skills while balancing life's responsibilities. Additionally, themes of community engagement, mentoring, and the cultural dimensions of chess are frequently highlighted, creating a rich narrative around the adult chess experience that is both relatable a... more
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2. Chris Wainscott
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