Average Joes Chess

With top quality advice from chess coach NM Jesse Cohen, this episode is about chess openings. Joe tells which openings he used as an adult chess learner to get his rapid rating to 1800. Jesse gives out some quality chess opening advice that all chess improvers need to hear.    In a recap of their chess weeks Al talks about a new chess experience for him. Joe talks about playing chess on location...

It’s episode 20 of the Average Joes Chess Podcast, and to celebrate reaching this milestone, Al and Joe discuss 20 tips that all chess players can use to improve their chess. Also on the theme of 20, the Average Joes try out a chess quiz based loosely on the number 20 in chess.  Can you score more than Joe? Joe and Al talk about what their chess weeks have been like and Al who has been lying on hi...

Al & Joe talk about their chess week both over the board and online.  There is a recap of their chess challenges. They discuss their ongoing search for their chess champions. Joe wants to know why nobody will trash-talk him. Then new chess challenges are set, one of which involves MC Hammer. The Average Joes talk plans for their chess.com chess club - link to the club below if you want to join...

Joe and Al quiz chess coach NM Jesse Cohen on ways to gain a psychological advantage in chess both over the board and online. Should we be using mind games to gain advantages in chess or should we just rely on chess skill? Can the Average Joes think of ways to get into the opponent's head. Joe talks way too much about how last week's chess challenge has affected his scrotal area. Al gets his chess...

The Average Joes get some expert advice from top chess coach NM Jesse Cohen on how to encourage kids to play chess and, how to help them learn and improve. If you are trying to get your kids into chess or want tips on how to help them get better at chess then this week’s episode should be just the ticket. If on the other hand this isn't what you are after - there's loads of other funny stuff too....

It’s World Chess Tactics Week, so Al and Joe enlist the help of top chess coach NM Jesse Cohen who gives them advice on how to effectively use chess tactics to easily elevate their ratings. The Average Joes discuss how their weeks have played out both on and off the board. As usual, they chat about how they got on with the previous week’s chess challenges. They then get a new challenge set by NM J...

Joe and Al have chess advice for older adult beginners; chess guidance from two National Masters about how to stop a tilted losing streak; and a chat about Al's current blitz chess losing streak, and rapid chess rating climb.  Al gives Joe a ridiculous new opening - the dutchie, to try as the Joes discuss their chess challenges.  A discussion about Joe's week getting blown away in Cornwall and a c...

Joe and Al talk about their week playing OTB chess; their chat with NM Jesse Cohen; painful podcast preparation; chess in an ice bath; chili pepper chess; and the chess World Cup 2023. Plus there are new chess challenges set; a stupid Ding Liren quiz; a recap of their week and finally a chat about what they have been exceptionally loving. If you could take the time to rate, follow or leave a comme...

Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps us and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks.  Joe and Al talk chess courses. Which chess courses have led to a rise in their chess ratings?   Joe sets Al a fiery chess challenge and Al gives Joe the cold shoulder.  Joe decides to not talk so much about his genitals this week and instead focuses on his right nippl...

Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks.  In this week’s chess podcast, Joe talks about his breakdown, his bladder, his pe**s, and other inappropriate topics. He reveals how much fun he had being a chess Grandmaster for a week and reads out some hilarious questions and answers from the Reddit chess forums...

Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks.  It's would you rather week. Joe and Al ask each other some chess themed would you rather questions. Donkey Kong makes a reappearance and Joe has to decide on time travel or opening a chess-themed restaurant. Joe reveals how this week he lost his virginity at a the...

Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks.  Joe and Al talk chess dinner parties this week. Joe is dead serious about his guest choices and Al has to deliver a reality check…can Donkey Kong even play chess? The Joes talk about their weekly chess challenges and Joe reveals whether the Baby Steps chess opening has l...

Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks.  In this episode recorded on a hot Sunday afternoon, the Joes can see each other as they try recording using Zoom. Al really doesn't enjoy Joe's lack of clothing. Joe and Al talk about their challenging chess week. Joe has news about his much coveted 1800 rapid chess rati...

Joe decides to record this episode naked in front of an open window, as Joe and Al get hot and sweaty talking chess and other stuff again. Joe explains how the chess challenge set by Al has helped him to understand and embrace his chess addiction and how his lack of attention to detail has made him miss days of potential chess games. Al talks about how the chess challenge that Joe set him has taug...

Joe and Al actually talk quite a bit of chess for once in this interview with National Master Robert Ramirez. The popular YouTuber and chess coach gives the Average Joes advice on how with the right training and commitment to improve, anyone can get better at chess.  Robert details his chess journey and explains what motivated him to create a YouTube channel jam-packed full of comprehensive chess...

Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Whose stupid idea was it to challenge Al to play chess in an ice and frozen chips bath? Joe reveals the sticky situation he found himself in whilst navigating the dark opening known as the Monkey’s Bum Hole. Al hits at the heart of Joe’s addiction with a cruel chess challenge whilst Joe has a challenge to help Al to face up to los...

Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Joe and Al talk about an opening that looks interesting, the Monkey's Bum Hole.  The Joes reveal how they got on with last week's chess challenges. Al now has a hair free patch of leg that has lead to some surprising bullet chess results. Joe no longer has vengeful thoughts about his trash-taking opponents, and might have the chan...

Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Joe continues his chess podcast therapy sessions with a lyrical challenge from Al. Joe Sets Al a chess challenge that could painfully lead to lower ratings and no body hair.  The Joes ponder whether thrash metal can make your chess better and discuss what is making Al shitter at chess.  Average Joes Chess, a podcast made by averag...

Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Inspired by week's events Al challenges Joe to try a new opeining for the week - the Coronation opening.  Joe reveals how he soils his pants in carparks. Find out which types of online player infurate the Joes and the lengths that Joe will go to get revenge. Average Joes Chess, a podcast made by average chess players....but except...

Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. The average Joes discuss  Al's poor listening skills in episode 1  and Al's well developed habit of losing. The result of the Queen Sacrifice opening challenge are in. Joe might have been spying on his Uncle Al playing chess in the bath. The lads discuss the rules of  Chess(Fight) Club. Al talks about his special place. Joe does s...

#1 - Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Al confuses rapid and blitz and Joe gets a pep talk to help improve his chess. Self-proclaimed sadistic bastard Joe gives Al a fiendish opening sacrifice challenge to try for the week.  Average Joes Chess, a podcast made by average chess players....but exceptional lovers. averagejoeschess.com GrandMaster courses 20% off Tikto...