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The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojo. Interested in improving your chess? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - chessdojo.club Follow ChessDojo here: Website: chessdojo.club Twitch: twitch.tv/chessdojoliv... more

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The sensei recap last year’s junior-draft results and rating swings, then run a snake draft to add three new juniors and two girls each—keeping graduated players for tracking, debating drops and Christopher Yoo’s suspension/return, and highlighting p... more

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In this DojoTalks, the sensei argue that 3700 Elo engines are so far beyond humans that they beat elite GMs even while spotting queen/rook/knight odds. They discuss that this gap reframes odds chess, preparation, and training, showing how much headro... more

In this Dojo Talks, Kostya recaps his trip to Portugal for the Maia Open with three chess streamers—Matthew, Rachel, and Anushka—along with David, discussing their experiences with tournament preparation and their performance. They highlight how spar... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Fishbein
Grandmaster and recent U.S. Senior Chess Champion
Episode: EP 162 | Underdog Story: How GM Fishbein Became the U.S. Senior Chess Champion
Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
Grandmaster originally from Ukraine and author of Turbocharge Your Tactics
Episode: EP 159 | How To Turbo Charge Your Tactics w/ GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
Jakob Aagaard
Renowned chess coach and Grandmaster
Episode: EP 153 | How To Improve Your Positional Play w/ GM Aagaard
Matan Prilletensky
Executive Director of the National Scholastic Chess Foundation
National Scholastic Chess Foundation
Episode: EP 151 | Teaching Chess To Kids
Peter Doggers
Chess journalist and author of The Chess Revolution
Chess.com
Episode: EP 149 | The Chess Revolution w/ Peter Doggers
Elizabeth Spiegel
Women’s FIDE Master and experienced chess coach
Chess in the Schools
Episode: EP 148 | State of Scholastic Chess with WFM Elizabeth Spiegel
Dr. Kenneth Regan
Statistician and chess player with expertise in chess ratings and cheating detection
Episode: EP 147 | FIDE Ratings & The Stats of Cheating (ft. Dr. Kenneth Regan)
Dr. Joel Sneed
Psychologist and chess enthusiast
Independent
Episode: EP 141 | The Psychology of Goals w/ Dr. Joel Sneed
Jon Ludvig Hammer
Famous chess player and commentator, friend of Magnus Carlsen
Chessable
Episode: EP 136 | 2024 World Rapid & Blitz w/ GM Hammer

Hosts

Kostya Kavutskiy
Host of Dojo Talks and chess instructor specializing in training players to improve their skills and mindset.
David Pruess
Co-host of Dojo Talks, an experienced chess player and teacher, providing insights into complex chess strategies.
Jesse Kraai
Co-host of Dojo Talks, a Grandmaster known for his distinct approaches to chess philosophy and teaching methods.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • “Hikaru playing Chumps?”

    I really enjoy the Dojo Talks:A Chess Podcast. As an older adult improver, I especially enjoy Sensei Jesse Kraai’s take on chess. But I found it in bad taste when he referenced Iowa tournament players as “chumps.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr.PopPop
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    I am enjoying this podcast so far after a few episodes I’ll have to catch up all together but nice group of men that run the pod I love chess it’s the greatest game ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    purple 77
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome chess convos

    Really interesting discussions! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dg din
    United States10 months ago
  • The best!

    This is an interesting and very entertaining podcast about everything chess-related. Can’t recommend it more strongly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allothrnicknamesrtaken
    Australia10 months ago
  • Ms

    I listen to a LOT of chess podcasts and this is the one I like least. There's a 'Holier Than Thou', dictatorial tone to it, especially from Jesse Kraai, that inceasingly gets on my wick. Things turned nasty for me when they basically spent an entire episode taking the mickey out of Neal Bruce; I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing. I'm around 1100 elo and according to them I shouldn't be studying openings, playing blitz, etc etc; Guess what? I'm gonna do what gives me pleasure AND helps... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Chessy Morgan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The podcast is noted for its educational content, making it suitable for players looking to improve their skills.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful discussions among the hosts, which foster a sense of community in the chess world.
Overall, listeners commend the chemistry between the hosts and their diverse viewpoints, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
Some criticism exists regarding the tone of certain discussions, particularly in how debates are handled among the hosts.

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#208
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#236
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#31
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 159 | How To Turbo Charge Your Tactics w/ GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
Q: What is the current chess scene like in Ukraine?
There are chess tournaments happening again, even with limited participation, and many kids are actively involved in chess training and competitions.
EP 159 | How To Turbo Charge Your Tactics w/ GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
Q: Can you give us maybe a quick rundown of what life has been like for a lot of your fellow grandmasters?
Many grandmasters are either abroad or some are still in cities like Lviv, adjusting to the realities of the war and continuing to participate in chess despite the ongoing conflict.
EP 158 | Do Chess and Philosophy Mix?
Q: Is there a philosophical framework behind how the game is approached?
Yes, various philosophical frameworks exist to explain how players approach the game, such as seeing it as a sport or an art.
EP 158 | Do Chess and Philosophy Mix?
Q: What is it about chess that's bringing people back?
People continue to return to chess due to its fairness, the various philosophical interpretations of the game, and the different experiences and reasons individuals have for playing.
EP 153 | How To Improve Your Positional Play w/ GM Aagaard
Q: What's your recommended process for analyzing games after playing?
Firstly, engage in discussion with your opponent, then enter the game into analysis software without the engine, and once you've done that, turn on the engine to find improvements and reflect on your thought process.

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2. Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
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