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Perpetual Chess Podcast

Ben Johnson
Chess
Chessable
Chess Improvement
Cheating In Chess
Chess Training
Jan Gustafsson
Youtube
FIDE
Beginner Chess Mistakes
FIDE Candidates
Jeremy Silman
David Smerdon's Research
Gender Equality In Chess
Learning Techniques
Opening Theory
Women In Chess
Abihimanyu Mishra
Chess.com
Teaching Methods
Intermediate Mistakes

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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Latest Episodes

Fresh off her third consecutive (and fourth overall) U.S. Women’s Championship title, I was honored to catch up with 22-year-old IM Carissa Yip. Carissa has taken a gap year from Stanford University and is immersed in a demanding schedule of training... more

GM Andy Soltis is a U.S. Chess Hall of Famer, prolific author, and longtime Chess Life columnist who has left a lasting mark on American chess while balancing a decades-long career as an editor at the New York Post. His recent memoir, Deadline Grandm... more

As the chess world digests the devastating news of the passing of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, I found myself thinking back to our first interview in August of 2020 (Episode 191).  At the time, as chess boomed during the pandemic, Danya was ascend... more

The Adult Improver Series returns with a fascinating story that highlights the broad appeal of chess. Marcos Patricio Macedo is a Brasília-based forensic detective, dad, and chess enthusiast who rediscovered the game in 2018 and hasn’t stopped since.... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Soltis
US Chess Hall of Famer, Grandmaster, award-winning journalist, and columnist for Chess Life magazine.
Episode: EP 456- GM Andy Soltis on Plateaus, Dual Careers, and his Many Brushes with Chess Legends
Marcos Patricio Macedo
A forensic detective from Brazil advocating for chess.
Homicide Investigations Department, Brasília
Episode: EP 455- Marcos Patricio Macedo: A Forensic Detective’s Reflections on Chess, Balance, and Burnout
Stjepan Tomić
Popular YouTuber with over 270,000 subs, known for chess content and book reviews.
Hanging Pawns, chessreads.com
Episode: EP 454 — Hanging Pawns (Stjepan Tomić) Shares Chess Book Recs for Every Level & Discusses His Big New Project
Elshan Moradiabadi
2001 Iranian Champion, acclaimed coach, and author
Episode: EP 451: GM Elshan Moradiabadi on Intuition, Coaching, and Why Fun Is Vital for Chess Improvement
Max Farberov
National Master, Blitz chess specialist, and Chessable author
Episode: EP 448- NM Max Farberov on Beating Plateaus, Springing Opening Surprises, and Why Speed Chess Matters
Dr. Benjamin Balas
Psychology professor and chess enthusiast
North Dakota State University
Episode: EP 444 – Dr. Benjamin Balas on Chess Streaks, Blunders, and Brain Science
Donny Ariel
Fide Master and YouTube content creator discussing his quest for GM title
Episode: EP 443- GM Jan Gustafsson on Building Opening Repertoires, Freestyle Chess, Father Time, and the Usual Array of Nonsense
Johan Hellsten
2006 Swedish National Champion and chess coach
Chessable
Episode: EP 442- GM Johan Hellsten: Why Defending Is So Difficult — And How to Improve At It
Hannah Sayce
A Melbourne-based Twitch streamer and Woman Candidate Master
Episode: EP 441- WCM Hannah Sayce: The 24-year old Twitch Streamer on the Key Factors Behind Her Rapid Rise to the WCM Title

Host

Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson is a knowledgeable host, skilled chess player, and enthusiastic interviewer, known for his insightful questions and ability to connect with guests from various backgrounds in the chess community. He creates an engaging atmosphere while discussing complex topics related to chess improvement, psychology, and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • “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 States2 months 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 States3 months ago
  • I love that adult learners are also featured in this podcast. It’s inspirational to hear about other people my age who are picking up chess for the first time or dusting off the old skills. And of course the IM and GM guests are amazing, too! Lots of humorous stories from pros and learners alike.

    Audible
    5
    zonnebloem
    United States4 months ago
  • Inspirational and funny

    I love that adult learners are also featured in this podcast. It’s inspirational to hear about other people my age who are picking up chess for the first time or dusting off the old skills. And of course the IM and GM guests are amazing, too! Lots of humorous stories from pros and learners alike.

    Audible
    5
    zonnebloem
    United States4 months ago
  • I learned a lot

    This podcast put me on to a lot of chess books and the culture. Nothing is perfect but the topics discussed are good enough to keep me listening despite the host, possibly not pacing himself when he speaks, gulping and voice cracking. It drives me insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States7 months ago

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The host is praised for being informed and engaging, successfully connecting with guests to draw out insightful discussions.
Listeners appreciate the excellent guest selection and the depth of conversation about chess, making it great for both learning and entertainment.
Some feedback suggests a desire for a more neutral approach regarding political discussions, highlighting the importance of maintaining a focus on chess-related content.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 454 — Hanging Pawns (Stjepan Tomić) Shares Chess Book Recs for Every Level & Discusses His Big New Project
Q: How do you select your next read?
I either find a book with problems too difficult for me to solve or choose books about thinking processes and biographies.
EP 454 — Hanging Pawns (Stjepan Tomić) Shares Chess Book Recs for Every Level & Discusses His Big New Project
Q: Can books be more efficient at helping players improve or are chess books doomed?
I think people have a misconception; 99% of your improvement depends on your own work.
EP 454 — Hanging Pawns (Stjepan Tomić) Shares Chess Book Recs for Every Level & Discusses His Big New Project
Q: Stjepan, chessreads.com, what's the origin story?
It began before we spoke the first time, in a bar reading a chess book; I had started the YouTube channel and had an idea to do a series on chess books.
EP 447: Going Pro at 57- GM Alex Fishbein on How New and Challenging Training Methods Fueled an Upset win at the US Senior Invitational
Q: How do you feel about the mental stamina required in longer games?
Mental stamina is critical, especially as one ages; I've found that older competitors often struggle with memory and energy at crucial moments in games.
EP 447: Going Pro at 57- GM Alex Fishbein on How New and Challenging Training Methods Fueled an Upset win at the US Senior Invitational
Q: What specific changes did you make in your training methods based on your age?
I modified my preparation to focus on stamina and energy levels during tournaments, and utilized key methods like Solitaire Chess and post-mortem analyses of games to identify and rectify weaknesses.

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2. Marcos Patricio Macedo
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6. Dr. Benjamin Balas
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