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The Chess Angle

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. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!

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Ep. 170: The Colle System (The Working Adult’s Opening)
Nov. 2, 2025

Ep. 170: The Colle System (The Working Adult’s Opening)

Between work, family, and everything else, who has time to learn 20 moves of opening theory? The Colle System offers a solid, low-maintenance way to get a good game every time. Learn the basic plans, the Colle–Zukertort twist...
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Ep. 169: The Nimzo-Indian Defense, Junior Opponents, & More (Game Analysis #15)
Oct. 26, 2025

Ep. 169: The Nimzo-Indian Defense, Junior Opponents, & More (Game Analysis #15)

In this episode, we tackle two very different challenges for club players: the Nimzo-Indian Defense and facing those fearless, fast-moving, and sometimes poorly behaved junior opponents at tournaments. Game Referenced: 1. d4 ...
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Ep. 168: How "Find a Better Move" Ruined My Chess
Oct. 19, 2025

Ep. 168: How "Find a Better Move" Ruined My Chess

You’ve heard the quote: “When you see a good move, look for a better one.” Sounds smart - until it makes you overthink every position. In this episode, we talk about why perfectionism hurts amateur chess improvement and how t...
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Ep. 167: The Casuals Strike Back: How to Beat Chess Diehards
Oct. 12, 2025

Ep. 167: The Casuals Strike Back: How to Beat Chess Diehards

They study eight hours a day - you study between work meetings and bedtime. They’ve memorized the entire Najdorf - you’ve memorized your kids’ soccer schedule. In this episode, we talk about how to take on the true chess dieh...
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Ep. 166: The Busy Adult's Guide to Chess Success
Oct. 4, 2025

Ep. 166: The Busy Adult's Guide to Chess Success

Early release! This week we share some thoughts on chess improvement while "adulting." Referenced: (First segment: LICC origin story) (Mailbag Segment: starting a chess club) 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future...
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Ep. 165: Why I (Probably) Will Never Play in a Weekend Tournament Ever Again
Sept. 28, 2025

Ep. 165: Why I (Probably) Will Never Play in a Weekend Tournament Ever Again

This week we discuss the dark side of weekend chess tournaments in the US. 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🎯 Our Links: Website Twitter (X) YouTube ...
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Reviews

Great for club players and improvers!

"This podcast has quickly climbed the ranks for me and has become one of my favorite and must-listen shows that I listen to. I am a fairly new club player, and I’ve learned a ton from Neal, both in t…"

Tom_Casper | Jan. 21, 2023

Excellent Podcast - I feel like it has REALLY helped my game

"This is a great podcast for the chess enthusiast. I have been listening to it regularly and trying out the tips that are suggested. I feel like it has helped me step up my game. Thank you so much!…"

lasertswift | Sept. 4, 2022

Outstanding adult improvement podcast!!!

"I last played chess on my high school team and have recently returned after nearly a 40 year hiatus. Upon my return I was overwhelmed by the abundance of material that is “out there” and was really c…"

bg000001a | June 25, 2022

Might be the best chess podcast for amateurs

"This is probably my favorite chess podcast. The content and presentation are excellent - well organized, and lots on no-nonsense, practical advice. I like the mix of solo and interview episodes. We…"

BookClub28 | May 23, 2022
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