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Late 2 Chess

Bill Fischer
Chess
Chess Dojo
Tao Of Chess
Tournaments
West Virginia State Senior Tournament
Chess Strategies
Knights
Bishops
Youtube
Chess Board
Elo Rating
Chess Club
Confidence
Tournament Preparation
Psychology
Adult Chess Players
Candidates Tournament 2026
Books
2300 Rated Players
Pawns

Interested in playing chess but always hear how it is difficult to learn especially if you are an adult? There is no better time to start playing chess than today, especially with all the resources available now!!! Let's learn this game together and prove that while we may never become a grandmaster, we can still have fun. We can have a great time learning the game and progress to whatever level w... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes47Founded9 months ago
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Latest Episodes

L2C 047: The Tao of Chess - Pawn Structures

This week, we discuss various aspects of the pawn structure and how we perceive this area to apply to our games at our current level of play. This is an area that will likely need to be revisited as we pr... more

L2C 046: Freestyle Chess, Fischer Random, and Chess 960

Is Freestyle chess good for beginner and intermediate players? Does it help you improve your chess game? Do we know how to play this? do we know how to play game this well? The answers vary an... more

L2C 045: Blitz and Bullet for Chess improvement

One of the hot topics on the internet seems to be whether or not to play blitz and bullet early in your chess improvement cycle. In this episode, we share our thoughts and a few details to help make b... more

L2C 044: All About the ChessNoteR

One of the bigger transition when playing over the board, live, in person chess from playing online is that keeping track of the moves during the game. It sounds trivial, but is not as natural as you think it would... more

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Recent Guests

Joey Troy
From ChessNoteR, founder/developer
ChessNoteR
Episode: L2C 044: All About the ChessNoteR
Claude Fried
Top rated chess player in New England, later moved to New York
Independent player
Episode: L2C 037: Claude Fried
Jesse Kraai
Grandmaster and ChessDojo Sensei
ChessDojo
Episode: L2C 019: GM Jesse Kraai - Our First Ever Guest
Dr. Pop Pop
Co-host and chess enthusiast
Episode: L2C-11: Nerves In Chess with Dr Pop Pop

Hosts

Bill
Co-host noted across episodes; appears in multiple recurring segments.
Dr Pop Pop
Frequent co-host and occasional guest; central in many discussions about tournament prep, openings, and psychology.
Dr Pop
Frequent co-host; contributes to tactical and strategic discussions.
Dr. Pop Pop
Host with emphasis on guest-led conversations and serious game analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Refreshing new chess podcast

    Enjoying this new podcast, great content focused on chess play and enjoyment of the game. The mix of subjects covered is nice and the recent addition of Dr Pop Pop has been very nice. Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosinbag1
    United States4 months ago

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Guest mix adds credibility and variety to insights.
Community vibe and practical improvement tips stand out.
Engaging, approachable chess talk with real-world growth focus.

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#129
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#49
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#166
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#186
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#208
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L2C 019: GM Jesse Kraai - Our First Ever Guest
Q: How is it best to start playing chess?
Start by just playing and finding people to play with, either locally or online, avoiding shortcuts and focusing on the hard work necessary to improve.
L2C-01: Why Does This Podcast Exist
Q: Why are you doing this podcast?
The host wants to help people get into chess and improve their game, challenging the notion that only early starters can succeed.

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This show centers chess improvement for adults, blending practical over-the-board strategy with psychology, routine, and community support. Across episodes, topics range from piece development, pawn structure, and openings to endgames, tournament prep, and managing nerves. A recurring theme is learning as a community, featuring guests like established players and open discussions about training, mindset, and real-world tournament experiences. The tone is approachable and personal, often pairing tactical insight with humorous anecdotes, making complex concepts feel accessible to adult learners juggling work, family, and multiple podcasts. A notable strength is the blend of tactical training with motivational perspectives and guest perspectiv... more

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