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 | 301 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureSports | |||
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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Thijs. He’s recently moved to the United States from Belgium. We discussed the European chess scene and how different it is. We talked about his surprise at how many children are at U.S. tournaments. We discu... more
This week on Chess Journeys, I reflect upon the lessons that I’ve learned from 300 episodes of Chess Journeys. I discuss a wide range of topics and advice provided by my many guests. I discuss improvement methods that work, community, psychology, and... more
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ben. He has a fascinating take on chess improvement: we are mostly doing it wrong. His focus is on filling the bottom holes in your bucket or put another way, grabbing the low hanging fruit. He believes that ... more
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with NM John Wright. He is the president of the San Gabriel Valley Chess Club. John talked about his 60 year history with chess. We discussed some of his first books, and how he learned chess long before the days ... more
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- Glad I found this
I found this podcast, liked an episode and have really been enjoying work my was through the older episode. Most episodes include ideas and techniques that I can understand and seem relevant for my ability. I especially liked an episode about some players in my area of rural eastern Ky that I didn’t know about. Keep the episodes coming.
Apple Podcasts5JonathanEdwards
United States16 days ago - Great advice!
As an adult improved learning Chess from scratch this Podcast has been a massive help. I started using Podcasts on my daily dog walk around the same time as picking up Chess as a hobby and after some other Podcasts discovered this which is aimed at improvers like me. I’ve learnt some great tips and bought some great resources using this as you hear lots of similar recommendations. Kevin is a great host, always giving the interviewee space to walk through their journey which is great for similar ... more
Apple Podcasts5RichSwales
United Kingdom5 months ago - Yes! Keep it going!
This is a terrific podcast, I red my weekly Chess Journeys fix, don’t ever stop!
Apple Podcasts5AverageChessEnjoyerUnited States7 months ago - Just terrific. Don’t ever stop Kevin.
Back from a 30-year hiatus, and this podcast was my first glimpse into a world that I no longer knew. Adult improvement? What is that? An increment of what? Tilt? Did my pinball machine become stuck? I came for chess knowledge but found something even more. The stories of why we pursue this game, the pain, and the victories. All of this and more from the perspective of an adult with limited time. Appreciate the hard work, Kevin. So yes, we, the community, still need this outlet, so don’t ever st... more
Apple Podcasts5Boldness is allUnited States7 months ago - T
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Apple Podcasts | #86 | United States/Leisure/Hobbies |
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Weekly conversations about how adults learn, practice and compete in chess, with regular host Kevin Scull speaking with players at a range of skill levels. Guests include amateur improvers, coaches, teachers, tournament organizers and people building chess clubs or training tools. They share personal accounts of progress and setbacks alongside practical discussion of study routines, tactics, openings, endgames, game analysis, coaching and tournament play. Occasional solo recaps follow Scull's own competitive experiences and reflect on the demands of improving while balancing work, family and other commitments. The focus is less on advanced theory than on relatable paths through the game: what has helped, what has not, and how players stay m... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. John Wright
2. Varun Kumar
3. CM Dr. John
4. Mike Carey
5. Jay Garrison
6. Tatev Abrahmian
7. Junta Ikeda
8. Noel Studer
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