
The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com. Thank you for listening and we hope ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisure | |||

Many adult chess improvers start with the same plan: just play a lot of games and the rating will climb. At first, that actually works - until it doesn't. In this episode, we talk about why the "just play more games" philosophy causes most amateurs t... more
This week, Neal discusses why he recently made a full switch to lichess.org for playing his online games and why the platform works better for his day-to-day chess routine. He still uses chesscom, but only for news, articles, and their lesson library... more
In this episode, we tackle one of the most tempting (and dangerous) questions in amateur chess: when should you sacrifice a piece? Instead of carelessly chasing "!!" moves, we break down when your sac might be sound and when it's likely to fail.
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In this episode, Neal confesses a hard truth: his most dreaded opponents aren't Masters - they're "unrated" and "lower-rated" opponents who absolutely do not play like their numbers suggest. We talk about underrated players, rating lag, adult improve... more
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Really useful and interesting Im a new ish player and play just for fun keep up the good work!!
It’s been sweater weather since September with a few warmer days. Every year it gets cold by mid November in NYC. Perfect for chess indoors!
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This is great chess content, not focused so much on moves as on other aspects of the game, all from the perspective of an experienced tournament director. Invaluable content.
Solid, actionable content. A plethora of info and level-up able insights for every day chess players. Glad I stumbled across this one.
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The content focuses predominantly on chess, particularly aimed at providing insights and improvement strategies for amateur and club players. Topics range from handling psychological aspects of playing chess, like facing underrated opponents, to practical chess strategies and community engagement within local chess clubs. The discussions feature personal anecdotes, listener interactions, and interviews with titled players and experienced amateurs, making it relatable and informative for listeners who are passionate about enhancing their chess skills. This podcast offers a unique blend of practical chess advice and the lively culture surrounding club play, resonating well with busy adults trying to improve their game amidst various life comm... more
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Recent guests on The Chess Angle include:
1. Austin Olson
2. Anthony Arena
3. Tim Mirabile
4. James Nidds
5. Nick Panico
6. Michael Rahal
7. Max Illingworth
8. Tim Just
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