The Chess Angle

Some chess players use gamesmanship to beat their opponent. Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

In this episode, I discuss the modern classic "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb, which I believe is the best primer on chess psychology for amateur players. It is linked below along with the chess clock I mentioned. These are affiliate links which help support this podcast at no additional cost to you. Chess for Tigers   LEAP Chess Clock Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangl...

A discussion of the thought process before making a move. This episode is for amateur players of all levels. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

Is the amateur chess scene more competitive than ever before? We take a look at that, and poker somehow makes its way into the discussion. Below are links to the books mentioned in this episode. These are Amazon affiliate links which help support this podcast at no additional cost to you. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). The Biggest Bluff Outliers The...

In this two-part episode, I discuss the psychology of your opponent's rating, and then share some incidents I witnessed involving chess parents. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: Website Twitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

Note: There is an updated version of this episode: Ep. 109: Chess Improvement Shortcuts for the Busy Adult Improver.  I share some time-saving tips & tricks for busy individuals with limited study time.  Check out ChessBase for their fantastic online chess suite as mentioned in this episode.  🎯 Support the Show:  Patreon   Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episo...

I discuss how players react when losing a game or facing a worse position. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifyi...

A discussion of what happens when "internet players" join live events. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com  . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying...

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Here, I sort of reverse course from Episode 3 and talk about why I suddenly like 5-minute online games after criticizing them for some time. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links abov...

A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game.  Referenced: The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps...

This episode is a review of the book The Amateur's Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com .   If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com 🎯 Support the Show:  Patreon   Buy Me a...

Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com   (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show:  Patreon   Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee ♟The chess.com links above are affi...

This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🎯 Support the Show:  Patreon   Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee

Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include: The main goal of the opening  System and thematic openings Is there an advantage to having the white pieces? Should you play complicated, theoretical openings? The importance of a consistent opening repertoire Referenced: The London System i...

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