Episodes
Ep. 14: Boosting Your Chess Rating in the Modern Era
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 …
Ep. 13: Your Opponent's Rating & "Pushy" Chess Parent Anecdotes
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 (affiliate link). Our links: E-mail:...
Ep. 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People
Note: There is an updated version of this episode: I share some time-saving tips & tricks for busy individuals with limited study time. Check out for their fantastic online chess suite as mentioned in this episode. 🎯 Support the...
Ep. 11: What Chess Players Do When Losing a Game
I discuss how players react when losing a game or facing a worse position. For the best online chess experience, we recommend . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at . Our …
Ep. 10: When "Internet Players" Join In-Person Tournaments
A discussion of what happens when "internet players" join live events. For the best online chess experience, we recommend . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at . Our links: E-mail: The …
Ep. 9: Podcast Update Announcement 9-12-21
A brief update of the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Ep. 8: Why I Now Like 5-minute Online Chess Games
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 . If you have a question or …
Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego
A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game. Referenced: (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at . Our links: E-mail: The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us …
Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...
This episode is a review of the book (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend . If you have a question or topic idea for a …
Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments
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 . Our links: E-mail:
Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method
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 . Our links: E-mail:
Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic
The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show: 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode,...
Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater
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 . 🎯 Support the Show: 📧 If you have a question or topic …
Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player
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...
Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle
This is a brief trailer/intro for The Chess Angle podcast.