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NextLevelChess

GM Noël Studer
Chess
Chess Improvement
Tactics
Chess Training
Mindset
Focus
Personal Development
Training Methods
Sports Psychology
Game Analysis
Training
Youtube
Training Plans
Coaching
Simplified Chess Improvement System
Sleep
Plateaus
Chess Improvement Equation
Deliberate Practice
Chess.com

Hey, I'm Grandmaster Noël Studer, and this is the podcast where I help you improve your chess. Better Training + Better Mindset = Better results. More chess improvement help from me: Free: Get my free ebook, The Art of Chess Training, here: nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook/ Sign up for my free Newsletter: nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Paid: Reach 1200 on Chess.com with this course: ... more

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Get my free eBook, 'The Art of Chess Improvement': nextlevelchess.com/free-ebook/

Additional Free Content:

➡️Weekly Newsletter: nextlevelchess.com/newsletter/

➡️Blog with 200+ articles: nextlevelchess.com/articles/

➡️YouTu... more

Get my free eBook, 'The Art of Chess Improvement': nextlevelchess.com/free-ebook/

Additional Free Content:

➡️Weekly Newsletter: nextlevelchess.com/newsletter/

➡️Blog with 200+ articles: nextlevelchess.com/articles/

➡️YouTu... more

Get my free eBook, 'The Art of Chess Improvement': nextlevelchess.com/free-ebook/

Additional Free Content:

➡️Weekly Newsletter: nextlevelchess.com/newsletter/

➡️Blog with 200+ articles: nextlevelchess.com/articles/

➡️YouTu... more

Get my free eBook, 'The Art of Chess Improvement': nextlevelchess.com/free-ebook/

Additional Free Content:

➡️Weekly Newsletter: nextlevelchess.com/newsletter/

➡️Blog with 200+ articles: nextlevelchess.com/articles/

➡️YouTu... more

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Recent Guests

Alessia Santeramo
YouTuber and fiancé of Noël Studer
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Women FIDE Master and creator of chess-related YouTube content
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Noël Studer
Grandmaster and host focused on structured chess improvement and mindset.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 351 ratings
  • Do the hard way - simply

    Noel is a great source of truth. There is a saying “tell me what I need to know and not simply what I want to hear” This is Noel’s message delivered in a compassionate and supportive tone. He promotes hard way wrapped in a simple approach. Much needed advice in a world of over saturation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boldness is all
    United States2 months ago
  • Great pod

    Noel voice is like calm chill I could fall asleep to him talking and the lesson are great amazing even as a 11 year old kid

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zane499
    United States3 months ago
  • Chess and the art of learning

    You will love Noel if you like pragmatic, calm and sensible advice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dg din
    United States3 months ago
  • No nonsense

    Really digging GM Studer’s straightforward noise-cancelling chess improvement advice via the podcast and newsletter. He’s inspired me to set some clear and simple goals for my chess in 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AvidComicGuy
    Australia5 months ago
  • Excellent Chess Content

    Really enjoy Noel’s podcasts. They are great for adult chess improvers. The content is a nice combination of chess training advice and psychological insights. I also purchased Noel’s chess course which helped me greatly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GottaMaxItOut
    United States6 months ago

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Several reviews note the content translates beyond chess to life, training, and habit formation.
Fans cite consistent, actionable advice and clear training philosophy.
Listeners praise practical, no-nonsense guidance that directly helps their improvement.
Audience highlights the host's calm, encouraging tone and relatable mindset-shift messaging.

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#213
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Apple Podcasts
#137
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Apple Podcasts
#218
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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#138
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#190
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A practical, mindset-focused show for adult chess improvers that emphasizes disciplined training, avoiding FOMO, and building sustainable habits. Episodes consistently center on long-term improvement, clear training systems, and handling performance pressures, with a strong emphasis on mindset, consistency, and real-world applicability beyond chess. Unique strengths include a no-nonsense, actionable teaching style, a coherent training philosophy, and a bias toward depth over guest-driven content, making it a reliable resource for serious players seeking measurable progress.

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NextLevelChess launched 2 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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