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The Chess Cognition Podcast

Can Kabadayi
Chess
Chess Improvement
Chessable
Cognitive Science
Chess Coaching
Endgames
Chess Psychology
Tactics
Positional Chess
Working Memory
Blitz Chess
Opening Theory
Psychology
Chess Training
Chess Opening Preparation
Magnus Carlsen
Chess Education
Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş
Pattern Recognition
Time Management

A deep dive into the world of chess through the lenses of cognitive science, psychology, and teaching. Join the leading players, coaches, and scholars as they explore the intricacies of chess and the mental processes that drive success on and off the board.

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Latest Episodes

0:00 Chess Advice Disappearing During Games

0:30 What Is a Chess Habit?

1:13 Turning Chess Advice Into Thinking Habits

2:46 Why Knowledge Fails Under Pressure

3:52 Triggers and Questions

4:35 Blunder-Check Habits and CLAMP

5:04 Habit Installment Arch... more

0:00 Why Chess Puzzles Don't Always Transfer to Real Games

01:02 Solution Patterns vs. Tactical Triggers

2:19 Why Triggers Matter for Working Memory

3:04 Puzzle 1: Find the Trigger

4:05 Learning to Recognize Loose Pieces

6:15 Puzzle 2: Same Trigger, ... more

Contact FM Tarik Selbes here: lichess.org/@/nuagesgris

The article featuring Yagiz, Tarik, and Romanov: www.chess.com/news/view/12-year-old-erdogmus-breaks-polgars-historic-rating-record

Tarik's chess history blog 'Cafe Chigorin': h... more

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Balas
Professor and vision scientist researching visual cognition at North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
Episode: Prof. Ben Balas - The Science of Chess Blunders: Insights from Visual Cognition
Tarik Selbes
FIDE Master, chess coach and translator who worked with Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş and Evgeny Romanov
Episode: FM Tarık Selbes - GM Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş: How a Future World Champion Is Being Built
Ben Johnson
Host of the Perpetual Chess Podcast and author of Perpetual Chess Improvement
Perpetual Chess
Episode: NM Ben Johnson - The Most Connected Person in the Chess World
Robert Ramirez
National Master, Chessable author, YouTuber and chess educator
Chessable
Episode: NM Robert Ramirez - System Openings and Chess Tips for All Ages
Solveig Friberg
Norwegian educator, chess player and Chessable course author known as Rookie Redhead
Chessable
Episode: Solveig Friberg - The Pedagogical Blueprint for Chess Success
Luciana Morales
International Master, chess educator, Chessable author and social media manager
Chessable
Episode: WIM Luciana Morales - The Untold Stories of Women’s World Champions
Nick Vasquez
Medical doctor, adult chess improver and author of Chess in Small Doses
Episode: Dr. Nick Vasquez - Visualization, Productive Failure, and Chess Improvement
Sam Belnap
Adult chess improver who rose from about 700 to over 2000 Chess.com Rapid
Episode: Sam Belnap - The 2000 Elo Routine: A Simple Study System That Actually Works
Aman Hambleton
Grandmaster, Chessbrah streamer and chess course creator
Chessbrah
Episode: GM Aman Hambleton - His London Course, Chessbrah & Winning Habits

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Fitness and chess

    I love the podcast; not many people invite scientists and scientific research into their conversations about chess improvement. I am currently training for the Canadian University Chess Championship and am wondering how much time I should invest in physical training. Are some researchers trying to quantify the effects of physical exercise on chess improvement? Especially in regards to classical chess. That would be a GREAT episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anonyme34567890
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Podcast from Amazing Chess Coach

    Have always loved the videos that Can does along with his Chessable courses. His podcasts are very pertinent to chess knowledge and improvement. Some great guest interviews. Look forward to future episodes with this new podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosinbag1
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Clear, actionable teaching frameworks that transfer to games.
Guest discussions add depth without sacrificing structure.
A thoughtful take on chess learning grounded in science.
High-quality insights into memory and decision-making in chess.

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Prof. Christopher Chabris - Cognitive Science Insights into Chess Thinking
Q: If you have an endless amount of money and time, what chess-related experiment, scientific study would you conduct right now?
Chabris proposes controlled research comparing talent and deliberate practice, testing which study and coaching regimens produce the best improvement, and examining whether learning chess affects skills beyond chess.
Prof. Christopher Chabris - Cognitive Science Insights into Chess Thinking
Q: Imagine they are playing a chess game, and with each move, the color of the squares are changing gradually, from black to little shades of gray and maybe brown. Would people notice that?
Chabris says gradual change blindness could make players miss the gradual shift, particularly if the board ends in colors that still seem like an acceptable chessboard.
Aiden Rayner - Cracking Chess Visualization and Working Memory
Q: How do learning memory overwhelm and limitations manifest as chess errors, according to your experience so far?
Rayner describes three common responses to working-memory overload: freezing, forgetting relevant details such as a distant bishop, and freewheeling by handing control to intuition and playing a move already recognized as flawed.
Aiden Rayner - Cracking Chess Visualization and Working Memory
Q: What is the difference between conceptualization and visualization?
Rayner says visualization does not have to mean seeing mental images. Conceptualization is how efficiently the brain handles chess information, which may be represented visually, verbally, spatially, or in another personally natural way.
NM Dan Heisman - 30 Years of Chess Coaching Wisdom
Q: Do you believe in the Woodpecker Method yourself for best improvement?
Heisman supports the method, agreeing with most of its approach. He says repeated tactical and board-vision exercises build pattern recognition, while noting that pattern recognition complements rather than replaces analysis.

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A thoughtful exploration of chess through the lens of cognitive science, psychology, and pedagogy. Episodes dissect how learners think, remember, and improve, blending practical training advice with research-backed methods. Listeners can expect structured approaches to study, memory techniques, and decision-making under pressure, with guest conversations featuring top players, coaches, and scholars. A standout is the strong emphasis on transfer of learning—how to design practice that shows up in real games—paired with accessible explanations of complex mental processes. This show likely appeals to serious improvers, educators, and professionals who want actionable frameworks grounded in science, not just chess lore.

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1. Benjamin Balas
2. Tarik Selbes
3. Ben Johnson
4. Robert Ramirez
5. Solveig Friberg
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7. Nick Vasquez
8. Sam Belnap

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