Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Ep. 8 Sophie (2200 NM)

Sep 1, 2021
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
How Do You Play Chess Online?
01:40 • 3min
3
How Do You Rate Your Chess Ranking?
04:26 • 2min
4
Is Your USCF Rating a Good Indicator of Strength?
06:51 • 3min
5
What Was Your Initial Rating When You First Started Chess?
09:41 • 2min
6
Playing Chess as a Teenager
11:34 • 3min
7
What Are the Options for Longer Time Controls?
14:37 • 2min
8
Are You Intimidated by Playing in Tournaments?
16:29 • 5min
9
Draw Offers Are a Serious Business
21:13 • 2min
10
Playing Chess Is a Lot Easier Than You Think
22:55 • 3min
11
Is There a Difference Between a High and a Low Rating?
25:40 • 3min
12
How to Play Better in Time Pressure
29:01 • 4min
13
Is Blitz a Good Approach to Breaking Through a Plateau?
33:03 • 3min
14
How Do You Find the Right Coaches?
36:08 • 2min
15
Do You Have a Chess Coach That Fits You Better?
37:46 • 4min
16
You Hate Chess?
41:18 • 4min
17
How Much Has Your Chess Experience Been Affecting Your Mental Health?
45:08 • 3min
18
Do You Have Solid Rating Goals?
47:53 • 3min
19
Chest Training
50:44 • 2min
20
Are You a Chess Specific Psychologist?
52:35 • 2min
21
Are You Not a Chessbook Person?
54:21 • 2min
22
Watching Videos of People Playing Rapid and Blitz Time Controls
56:24 • 2min
23
I Don't Like Watching Elite Tournament Games
58:14 • 2min
24
Watching Classical Chess
59:55 • 3min
25
The Beginning of Your Journey - Chess
01:03:06 • 2min
26
How Do You Combine Chess and Life?
01:04:38 • 2min
27
Chess Journey Episode 1
01:06:32 • 3min