
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 234 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsLeisureHobbies | |||

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 r... more
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.
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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 wit... more
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 abou... more
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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.
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.
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🤔
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.
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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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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