Лучшие подкасты про Chess.com (2024)

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Ep. 163 NM Ben Johnson - Perpetual Chess Podcast Host 1:06:06

2d ago1:06:06

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ben Johnson, host of the Perpetual Chess Podcast. We talked about his recent chess journey, his thoughts on consistent play, and his new Chessable Course, Identifying Critical Moments. I also provide a brief tournament report from the Southern California Open, where I went 1-5. We briefly discussed the game…

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My favorite Chess Advice - Talk To Your Pieces 11:02

4d ago11:02

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Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, you will certainly enjoy my other content as well. Check it out with the links below: Join my Free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog Get my free Ebook, The Art of Chess Training: https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook Beginner Chess course (up to 1200 Chess.com / 1400 Lichess): https://nextleve…

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The Art of Voice Acting in Video Games and the AI Challenge with Keythe Farley 46:59

5d ago46:59

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Keythe talks about the resurgence of pinball games, his favorite video games over the years, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the industry. The conversation delves into the ethical implications of AI, voice cloning, and the importance of fair compensation for voice actors. In this episode, you'll learn: Keythe shares his history …

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The Mindset you need for chess success 12:07

11d ago12:07

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Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a 5-star rating. It really helps. Join my Free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog Get my free Ebook, The Art of Chess Training: https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook Beginner Chess course (up to 1200 Chess.com / 1400 Lichess): https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/beg…

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How I Became the Flute Guy for Video Games 44:45

12d ago44:45

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Josh Plotner is a renowned musician, producer, and arranger known for his work in films, TV, and video games. Based in New York, Josh has been a freelance musician for over a decade, specializing as a saxophonist and woodwind multi-instrumentalist. At age three, Josh's journey began with a passion for saxophone, eventually expanding to other woodwi…

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Ep. 162 Jan (1750 Lichess) 51:04

16d ago51:04

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jan. He’s an adult improver with a career and horses to care for. He makes time for chess on his own time. We discussed his improvement approach which includes spending however much time he feels like spending with chess, studying with the Chess Dojo, and getting coaching through his Youtube channel: Chess …

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Why I hate draw offers (and you should too!) 11:19

18d ago11:19

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Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a 5-star rating. It really helps. Join my Free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Get my free Ebook, The Art of Chess Training: https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook Beginner Chess course (up to 1200 Chess.com / 1400 Lichess): https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachabl…

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How to Build and Launch Successful Web Games Using AI 44:21

19d ago44:21

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Daniel Tait is a prolific indie game developer who has created several popular puzzle games, including Mathler, CrossWordle, and Somplete. Despite not considering himself a professional programmer, Daniel has a knack for quickly building and launching games that capture players' attention. In this episode, we explore Daniel's journey from tinkering…

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Ep. 161 Evan (2150 USCF) 1:01:02

24d ago1:01:02

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Evan. He’s a returning guest that is pursuing master. Evan shared how his own improvement process has changed in the last 2 years, and provided a lot of advice for chess improvers. He outlined a system for examining critical position, extolled the virtues of Johnathan Rowson’s books, praised endgame studies…

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Grandmaster Opening Preparation explained 42:26

25d ago42:26

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If you liked this episode, check out my course Prepare Like a Grandmaster. Enrollment is only open until August 31st. The original article with all the links: https://nextlevelchess.blog/how-to-prepare-like-a-grandmaster/ Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a 5-star rating. It really helps. Join my Free Newsletter: h…

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One Game a Week: Two Years of Non-Stop Creation 33:21

26d ago33:21

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Gabe Cornish is a game creator with over 40 published games on itch.io and a decade of experience in the game industry. He's worked on hit mobile titles like Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery at Jam City and more recently at Paradox Interactive. Gabe is passionate about making game development more accessible and sustainable for creators. In this epis…

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Ep. 160 Nicholas ( 1849 USCF) 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Nicholas. He’s a busy family man who gained 500 rating points in the last two years. We talked a lot about his main strategy of cycling tactics. He tried the 7 circles / woodpecker method many times during his life. But in the last 2 years, he has finished it twice. Both times resulted in large rating gains…

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How to play against higher rated opponents 14:30

1M ago14:30

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In this episode, you'll learn my approach to facing higher rated opponents. Focusing on the long-term, this will help you win more games and improve more. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a 5-star rating. It really helps. Join my Free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog Get my free Ebook, The Art of Chess Trai…

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Bootstrapping Chess.com Into 10 million Daily Players 52:04

1M ago52:04

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Eric Albaest, co-founder and CEO of Chess.com, joins the podcast to discuss how he's revolutionized the world of online chess. With 5-10 million daily players and nearly $100 million in annual revenue, Chess.com has become the go-to platform for chess enthusiasts worldwide. Eric shares his journey from e-commerce to building a chess empire, startin…

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Ep. 159 Marc (1650 USCF) 59:33

1M ago59:33

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Marc. He’s an adult improver trying to juggle life and chess. We had a great conversation about chess improvement. This included his suggestion of emulating a player, less opening theory, and listening to how better players process chess. Marc also explained his theory that our ratings are not a measure of …

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Simple, not easy 7:23

1M ago7:23

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Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a 5-star rating. It really helps. Join my Free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog Get my free Ebook, The Art of Chess Training: https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook Beginner Chess course (up to 1200 Chess.com / 1400 Lichess): https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/beg…

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Building Word Games Without Frameworks With Cassidy Williams 47:13

1M ago47:13

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Cassidy Williams is a prolific content creator, developer advocate, and builder. Aaron Kardell and Joseph Rueter discuss Jumblie—a word game inspired by a coding challenge—and Cassidy's previous games. Cassidy shares her journey, the influence of her time in Spain, SEO, her love for board games like Agricola and Civ 6, and her stint as a mascot at …

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Ep. 158 Paul (1400 rapid Chesscom) 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Paul. He’s a lawyer with a family trying to juggle his life and chess improvement. We talked about his approach to improvement which has included opening work, tactics, Silman’s endgame course, and rapid games. Lately, Paul has started a new project, examining classic games. He uses a new approach that he c…

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how to play against lower rated opponents 8:55

2M ago8:55

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Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a 5-star rating. It really helps. Join my Free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog Get my free Ebook, The Art of Chess Training: https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook Beginner Chess course (up to 1200 Chess.com / 1400 Lichess): https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/beg…

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How to Build a Successful Art Career by Embracing Creative Selfishness 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Peter Mohrbacher, creator of Angelarium, emphasizes the importance of creating art for yourself rather than trying to please others or meet market expectations. He argues that the best art comes from a place of "creative selfishness" - following your own obsessions and interests without worrying about external validation. This approach has allowed …

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Never Tilt Again 23:08

2M ago23:08

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Get free chess advice every Friday into your inbox. Subscribe here: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Read more chess improvement articles here: https://nextlevelchess.blog/articles Download my free Ebook 'The Art of Chess Training': https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook Check out my courses: https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/…

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Ep. 157 Julio (1300 USCF) 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Julio. He’s a middle school math teacher, adult improver, and newly minted senior. We talked about his massive ratings gains over the last 2 years, nearly 700 points. In fact, Julio gained 400 points in the last month!! We discussed his training regime, success at the senior open, and the chess program that…

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How to Create a Viral Puzzle Game From Scratch 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

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Greg Karber is the creator of the hit murder mystery puzzle game Murdle. Greg shares the fascinating journey of Murdle's creation, from a simple puzzle made for a friend to a bestselling book series and popular daily online game. We dive into Greg's influences, how he monetizes Murdle, and the balance between game mechanics and storytelling. Check …

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Ep. 156 Hooman (2100 Lichess) 57:00

2M ago57:00

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Hooman. He’s a medical student that got into chess as a stress reliever. Hooman has seen massive rating gains in a short period. We talked about his improvement journey which is mostly instructional videos, playing a lot of rapid games, and some Chessable work. He talked about playing for the university tea…

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How to Design Board Games That People Love 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Cole Medeiros' career in game design is driven by passion and authenticity. He started creating games as a child (GUBS in fourth grade) and has successfully transitioned this early interest into a professional career. His approach emphasizes the importance of genuine enthusiasm for the project, close collaboration with partners (as seen in his work…

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Ep. 155 Joe (1600 Lichess Classical) 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Joe. We talked a lot about his years long struggle to break through the beginner levels of chess. He felt frustrated by his lack of progress. We talked about his 5 step plan for improvement that has resulted in a lot of ratings success. His process focused on filing holes, learning basic chess strategy, bas…

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How to Design Obsessive Games by Breaking the Rules 55:46

2M ago55:46

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Zach Gage might be one of the most innovative game designers you've never heard of. He's the creator of Good Sudoku, Really Bad Chess, and 30+ other games that reimagine classic puzzles for the digital age. Now he's taking on the New York Times with Puzzmo.com We spent an hour exploring his creative process and the future of puzzle games. Check out…

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Ep. 154 John (1430 Rapid Chesscom) 57:04

2M ago57:04

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with John. He’s a 47 year old pastor trying to juggle life, family, and chess improvement. He spoke about his journey and resources that he found most useful. John highlighted Chess Tactics from Scratch and the Polgar mates book as two helpful resources. We also discussed a variety of topics such as agism in che…

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Ep. 153 Shannon (1300 Rapid Chesscom) 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Shannon. During the last 20 years, he’s picked up chess a few times. However, in the last year, at 50, he’s improved about 400 points. We talked about the different sources he uses, the importance of openings in his improvement, and the impact of being 50 on one’s development. Shannon has studied a lot but …

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How FreeCell Snuck Its Way Into Millions of PCs 36:45

3M ago36:45

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Episode 29: Jim Horne is the creator of Microsoft FreeCell and xwordinfo.com. Jim shares his journey from early programming to joining Microsoft in 1988, where he secretly added FreeCell to Windows. His passion for crosswords led to writing for the New York Times and developing xwordinfo.com. Jim discusses his time at Microsoft, including sharing a…

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Ep. 152 CM Sandro (LionChess) 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with CM Sandro, otherwise known as LionChess. We focused on his chess journey, pursuing the FM title, and his coaching journey. Sandro credits most of his improvement to the small habit of 5 intense puzzles a day and one rapid game. Especially intriguing is his coaching approach which involves levels based on le…

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Say Yes to Creativity: Tracy Fullerton's 10-Year Project 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Episode 28: Tracy Fullerton is a pioneering game designer, educator, and USC Games Program Director emeritus. The conversation covers Tracy's extensive career in game design, her creation of the game 'Walden,' and her unique approach to blending philosophy with gameplay. Tracy opens up about the decade-long development of 'Walden,' the challenges a…

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Magnus Bragged About Being The Best! Is It True? 10:12

3M ago10:12

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In this video, I will discuss the recent tournament Magnus Carlsen won. After the tournament was finished, he bragged on X's social media platform about being the best! Is it true? Is anyone close to his level of expertise in chess? What is your opinion, and who is your favorite chess player? Does the World Champion Title matter anymore.…

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Ep. 151 Kamryn (Youtuber) (1526 USCF) 1:05:19

3M ago1:05:19

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kamryn, otherwise known as Kamryn Heidi on Youtube and Twitch. We talked about her journey since out last chat (ep. 73). Kamryn has continued to see ratings gains in blitz, bullet, and USCF. We also discussed our experiences at the National Open in Las Vegas last weekend. We both had an amazing time and had…

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Sega’s Downfall Was… Sega? 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

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Episode 27: Blake Harris is the acclaimed author of "Console Wars" and "The History of the Future." Blake shares his journey from a struggling screenwriter to a successful author, diving into the intense rivalry between Sega and Nintendo that defined a generation of gaming. He reveals insights into the internal conflicts at Sega that contributed to…

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Ep. 150 Omar (ChessVonDoom) Returns Again Pt. 3 (928 USCF) 1:17:11

3M ago1:17:11

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Omar, otherwise known as ChessVonDoom. We talked about his journey/addiction with playing chess. We discussed a wide range of issues from obsession, coaching, chess celebrity, thoughts of quitting chess, and chess commentary. It was a wide ranging episode with Omar’s positivity on full display. Use this lin…

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Building Games at the NY Times: Interview With Jeff Petriello 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

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Episode 26: Jeff Petriello, a game producer at the New York Times and a game design educator at NYU Game Center, shares his unique journey from producing movies to producing games played by millions of people. Go behind the scenes at the New York Times, learn what it's like to shepherd hits like Wordle, and create games from scratch like Strands. W…

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Find Out Your Chess Personality! 18:34

4M ago18:34

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Chess.com created a new personality test for chess players.

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Ep. 149 Jay Garrison (1907 USCF) 1:08:15

4M ago1:08:15

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jay Garrison about his meteoric rise from 1901 to 1907 in just 2 years! It was a great conversation about the pains of the pits of despair. Over a 2 year span, Jay hit his floor of 1700 twice, and he reflected on the pains it caused. Jay talked about his process, rethinking his process, and eventually overh…

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The Aftermath Of Alireza Winning Against Magnus Carlsen 12:54

4M ago12:54

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I explain the mindset of chess from the perspective of Alireza. Plus, we analyze his recent X post and the public opinions.

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Will He Reply? The Wordle Game That Got Away 32:02

4M ago32:02

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Right before the New York Times announced they acquired Wordle in the low-mid seven figures, Aaron attempted to buy Wordle, and wordle.com. Listen to Aaron's story on why he started building games, and how that led to his attempt to purchase the popular daily word game that took the world by storm. How close did he get? Listen and find out! -- (00:…

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Ep. 148 Dylan (1250 USCF) 1:06:45

4M ago1:06:45

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Dylan. He’s a high school teacher, parent, and dedicated chess improver. In a few years, Dylan has gained a lot of ELO on Lichess. But we talked about his comparably low USCF rating. Dylan talked about resources that helped him on his journey such as Naroditsky, Chess Brahs, and Hanging Pawns videos. He als…

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How Canuckle Became a Canadian Favourite 49:18

4M ago49:18

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Episode 24: In this episode, explores the journey of Mark and Jeff Rogers, creators of Canuckle and Canoku games, inspired by Wordle. It delves into their background, game development process, hiatus, renewal with added features, community engagement strategies, collaborations with other game creators and notable organizations, partnerships for spo…

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Normal Chess Is Trash! | Public Opinions! 18:47

4M ago18:47

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I read Reddit posts on both reasons why normal chess is trash or if its here to stay.

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Ep. 147 FM Ingvar Thor 46:09

4M ago46:09

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ingvar. He’s the assistant tournament director of the Reykjavik Open, FIDE trainer, and FIDE arbiter. We talked about his massive jumps in the early 2000’s and his quest to reach IM today. Ingvar recommended three books that he credits for a quick 300 point jump, especially Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy.…

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Crafting Delight With Words 38:19

4M ago38:19

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Episode 23: In this episode, we dive deep into the creative process behind the game WordPeaks with its creator, Devin Spikowski. Discover the inspirations, design decisions, and the unique journey from concept to a game enjoyed by thousands. Check out Devin's Games and Resources: https://vegeta897.github.io/word-peaks/ https://twitter.com/vegeta897…

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Ep. 146 Noah (1750 ECF) 1:04:55

4M ago1:04:55

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Noah. Noah has gained about 500 points in the last year. We spent a lot of time discussing tactics training, and how Noah applies learning science to his approach. We talk talked about over the board chess, reading chess books, and his opening experiment. Spoiler alert, Noah has only worked out a black repe…

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The Beauty of Games With Frank Lantz 1:07:25

4M ago1:07:25

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Episode 22: This conversation features a deep and insightful discussion with Frank Lantz, the director of the New York University Game Center and an award-winning game designer. Throughout the interview, Lantz explores the intricate relationship between games, culture, and education, highlighting how games can serve as a potent medium for both arti…

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Ep. 145 Nichol (663 USCF) 54:02

5M ago54:02

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Nichol. Nichol picked up chess just over a year ago and has already played 77 tournaments!! We spoke about her experiences as a tournament player, as an adult women at tournaments, and the Charlotte Chess Center. We also discussed her training, coaching, and ratings goals. Nichol is certainly an inspiring b…

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Sell or Scale? The Strategic Sale of Semantle 44:05

5M ago44:05

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Episode 21: David Turner created Semantle.com, a unique word-guessing game focusing on semantic relationships. Turner shares insights on his journey from ideation to acquisition, his creative process, and upcoming projects like a graphical adventure game. We also chat about game design challenges, user testing, creativity in game development, and e…

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