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Perpetual Chess Podcast

Ben Johnson
Chess
Chess Improvement
Chessable
FIDE Candidates Tournament
Magnus Carlsen
World Championship
Chess Education
FIDE
Hikaru Nakamura
Chess Training
World Chess Championship
Gukesh
Youtube
Fabiano Caruana
Bobby Fischer
Ding Liren
FIDE Candidates
Chess Books
FIDE World Cup
Chess.com

Perpetual Chess features weekly conversations with the chess world's best players, trainers and accomplished amateurs about their careers, current projects, best practices and the latest in chess news. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.com

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Bruce Pandolfini is an American chess legend who has written many popular books, consulted on The Queen's Gambit and numerous other films and television projects featuring chess, and worked with countless future masters, including GM Fabiano Caruana ... more

17-year-old IM-elect Rose Atwell is one of the brightest young stars in American chess. She recently earned her International Master title, tied for first at the National High School Championship, and qualified for the U.S. Women's Olympiad team for ... more

Renowned author and trainer GM R.B. Ramesh is one of the rare coaches who has worked extensively with the world's elite players while still providing practical advice for ambitious amateurs.

Long respected as one of chess's leading trainers and auth... more

Can a background as a professional jazz musician help you improve at chess? Matt Rathkey says “yes.”.

Matt is this week's guest on The Adult Improver Series. Like many players, he fell back in love with chess during the COVID pandemic and soon found... more

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Recent Guests

Bruce Pandolfini
Legendary chess teacher and author; consulted on Queen's Gambit and Searching for Bobby Fischer
Independent educator; chess author and consultant
Episode: EP 490- Bruce Pandolfini on 50 Years of Teaching Chess
Rose Atwell
Top US junior chess player, IM title holder, Samford Fellow recipient, US Olympiad representative
US Chess, Samford Fellowship recipient
Episode: EP 489- IM Rose Atwell on Discipline, Improvement, and Chess Psychology
RB Ramesh
Grandmaster, trainer, founder of Chess Gurukul
Chess Gurukul
Episode: EP 488- GM R.B. Ramesh on Calculation, Confidence, and Coaching Champions
Matt Rathkey
Learning designer at Duolingo; jazz musician and chess improver
Duolingo
Episode: EP 487- Matt Rathkey on Chess Improvement, Jazz Improvisation, and Learning How to Learn
James Black Jr.
National Master; chess coach and founder of KnightShift
KnightShift (Brooklyn, NY)
Episode: EP 486: James Black Jr. on Going from Scholastic Star to Chess Mentor
Simon Williams
Grandmaster, The Ginger GM, chess author; involved with Chess Publishing
Chess Publishing
Episode: EP 485: GM Simon Williams on Mistakes, Revival, and the Future of Chesspublishing
Jordan Himelfarb
Author of Interregnum, Toronto Star opinion editor
Toronto Star
Episode: EP 484: Jordan Himelfarb on Interregnum and the Drama of the 2024 Candidates Cycle
Paulo SantAnna
Accomplished amateur/retired professional who progressed from 1850 to 2100+ and advised Chessable and the Play Magnus group
Chessable, Play Magnus, Senior tournaments participant
Episode: EP 483- Paulo SantAnna: What Happens When a Retired Adult Treats Chess Like a Full-Time Job?
Ivan Sokolov
Chess Grandmaster and elite trainer
Independent chess professional
Episode: EP 482- GM Ivan Sokolov on Talent, Training and Modern Chess

Host

Ben Johnson
Host of Perpetual Chess Podcast; long-running interviewer with broad exposure to top players and industry figures

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Love listening to your adult improvers

    Always interesting, I look forward to your new podcast every week. Makes my daily commute a joy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatrixTransform
    Australia3 months ago
  • Enjoyable

    Enjoyable

    Pity about all the adverts for betting .

    No problem with adverts just the content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great

    Qualifies for quality background noise from my experience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’m just a cool guy
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • “Just like in my book…”

    Can the host talk to one guest without pushing his own book? Great guests, good content, and I want to listen more, but constant self promotion just cheapens the whole production until it’s just too off putting.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Quercus marilandica
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    I love all the guests on your show. I am quickly falling in love with chess myself and love to listen to this podcast while doing my daily routine! Great personalities and would like to see GothamChess back on the pod soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skull Island 1276
    United Statesa year ago

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Talking Points

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EP 488- GM R.B. Ramesh on Calculation, Confidence, and Coaching Champions
Q: What can coaches do to help amateur players combat common psychological pitfalls?
Coaches should focus on psychological aspects together with technical training, help players understand and identify their triggers, teach them to maintain composure after losses, and emphasize a growth mindset that prioritizes improvement over immediate results.
EP 485: GM Simon Williams on Mistakes, Revival, and the Future of Chesspublishing
Q: What is Chess Publishing and how does it help players?
Chess Publishing is a long-standing data-rich resource with monthly opening sections and thousands of annotated games, used for preparation and as a learning tool; they're upgrading with a searchable database and online tools.
EP 484: Jordan Himelfarb on Interregnum and the Drama of the 2024 Candidates Cycle
Q: Besides Gukesh's historic win, whose story during the candidate cycle did you find the most compelling or painful to write about?
Jordan points to a constellation of compelling arcs, emphasizing how Abbasov, Vidit Gujrathi, and others offered human drama and resilience, with Caruana and Ding also providing rich, emotionally resonant narratives that reveal the pressures and hopes of the top players.
EP 482- GM Ivan Sokolov on Talent, Training and Modern Chess
Q: How has Sokolov's view of training evolved since coaching the Uzbek team in 2022?
He emphasizes that the trainer's role is to guide, save time with curated material, and nurture motivation, but the final success rests with the players' own effort and ambition; technology has changed preparation, but core understanding and decision-making remain crucial.
EP 478 – GM Ben Finegold on the Candidates, the Hans–Magnus Netflix Documentary, and TakeTakeTake’s Bold Business Move
Q: How do you think the documentary portrays the issue of cheating in chess compared to poker or other games?
Cheating in chess is complicated because online cheating is more detectable than in real-life games, and people exploit different environments; the documentary suggests a spectrum rather than a simple yes/no verdict, highlighting the different skill sets involved in online vs. over-the-board cheating.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perpetual Chess Podcast

What is Perpetual Chess Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show revolves around deep-dive conversations with prominent chess figures—top players, trainers, and notable amateurs—covering careers, current projects, and practical approaches to improvement. Episodes routinely explore training philosophies, opening ideas, tournament preparation, and the evolving chess ecosystem, including technology, data, media, and community dynamics. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from world-class grandmasters to coaches and content creators—paired with thoughtful interview pacing and actionable takeaways for players at all levels. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking personal development in chess, insight into high-level preparation, and a window into the broader culture surrounding the game... more

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1. Bruce Pandolfini
2. Rose Atwell
3. RB Ramesh
4. Matt Rathkey
5. James Black Jr.
6. Simon Williams
7. Jordan Himelfarb
8. Paulo SantAnna

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