Perpetual Chess Podcast

EP 325- Adult Improver Chris Duncan on the Popularity of Chess in the Military and the Connective Power of the Game to bring Cultures Together

Apr 11, 2023
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Chris Duncan
Chris Duncan, a 24 year old Army logistician and Psychology Graduate Student, shares his experiences of how chess brings together the military and different cultures. They discuss an internal tournament held on a military base, playing chess in Poland, and the value of enjoying chess rather than fixating on results.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Power of Chess to Bring People Together
02:15 • 3min
3
Chess in the Military and Armed Forces Championship
05:05 • 10min
4
Participating in an Internal Tournament
15:30 • 18min
5
Playing Chess Tournaments and Hoping for Twin Girls to Enjoy Chess
33:45 • 2min
6
Playing Chess with a Talented Seven-Year-Old
35:24 • 4min
7
The Value of Enjoying Chess and Not Getting Caught Up in Results
39:12 • 2min
8
Playing Casual Chess and Handling the Speed of the Game
40:42 • 3min