Reviews
Rate Show- 45382ud
- March 3, 2024
FANTASTIC
"The Chess Angle" is required listening for me. As specified in the intro it is a chess podcast focusing on busy improvers with limited study time. The host is knowledgeable as well as enthusiastic. He has some very interesting guests and also goes "solo" with tips for openings, tournaments and various other topics. His advice resonates with me - for example, stick to a "set" repertoire, for white & black - play a lot - analyze your games - use the chess.com lessons. He also recommends books and he typically does not fully endorse media unless he read or used it. One of the best chess podcasts for improvers around.
- Stevereenomeister
- Feb. 25, 2024
This is a Great Podcast!
I have been listening to this podcast to 15-30 mins every night and its very interesting!
- HiHeyHeHiHo
- Nov. 29, 2023
Great Podcast
It’s great to get the perspective from an amateur who understands the grind we go through as adult improvers.
- RKB68
- July 21, 2023
Great chess support
While not all the info in this show is appropriate for my skill level - or lack of skill level - it has nonetheless been incredibly helpful for me to feel immersed in the language and culture of chess. I’ve felt very supported in my rocky road to improvement and I will be on the lookout for new episodes. Thanks for all the hard work!
- Chad A. Clark
- July 13, 2023
Great podcast quick question
This is a great podcast with good content. My question is I know the host does not like using chess.com ratings on OTB tournaments I am looking to be going to my first tournament if they are looking for my skill rating what should I tell him or her?
- I’m 1800 on chess.con
- April 1, 2023
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 the interview-form shows as well as the solo shows where Neal picks a few topics and expounds on them. If you love chess, this pod is definitely for you.
- Tom_Casper
- Jan. 21, 2023
Very good
After listening to many episodes, I need to say that my earlier review was not well founded. This is a very good podcast.
- cupa25
- Oct. 24, 2022
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! Keep them coming!
- 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 clueless on how to go about retooling my game. That is where this podcast comes in. You will get practical, concise advise and tips from an experienced tournament director who clearly has a passion for chess. He has an engaging manner and I find his podcasts to be accessible and useful. I will usually listen to each episode a few times, and sometimes take notes on key points that I want to integrate into my training/game prep. Just for reference, I am about 1400 rapid on chess.com.
- 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. Well produced and highly professional. Recommended!!
- BookClub28
- May 23, 2022
- Karpov1A
- May 5, 2022
Engaging, practical podcast
Great information on a variety of chess topics for chess players who enjoy chess and want to improve their knowledge of the game. Kudos to a job well done!
- Rick631
- May 4, 2022
Hope you win your next game
For a high school teacher looking to improve their game (the guy typing this), The Chess Angle is the perfect companion to what little time I have to study. I listen on my way to school and it gets me into the mindset of the board, qualms the nerves for certain psychological oddities like facing higher rated opponents, and has even helped me garner the jargon of chess that I otherwise don’t hear from just playing quiet tournaments or online. I’m down in St. Pete, FL, but one of these days I’m going to make a trip up to Long Island to play Neil!!!!
- Bigassttttrfch
- May 4, 2022
Excellent for clubplayers
This podcast addresses topics for clubplayers that are not covered well on other podcasts. Useful show, neal does a good job.
- Naisortep
- May 4, 2022
Great Podcast
Very well done, concise and to the point, covers interesting material and glad yo have found this podcast.
- Rosinbag1
- March 30, 2022
Outstanding Podcast!
This has become my favorite chess podcast! Excellent points and presentation is highly engaging!
- posroff
- Dec. 26, 2021