

Ep. 148 Dylan (1250 USCF)
May 23, 2024
Dylan, a high school teacher and chess improver, discusses resources like Naroditsky and Chess Brahs for improving his USCF rating. He shares experiences running a chess club, teaching chess to kids, and transitioning to the English opening. The podcast covers misconceptions in chess, analyzing mistakes, teaching chess to children, and the importance of coaching for improvement.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Preference for Longer Time Controls in Online Chess
02:08 • 15min
Exploring the Chess Scene in California and Kansas
16:58 • 2min
Misconceptions and Improvements in Chess
18:41 • 12min
Transition from E4 to English Opening in Chess Strategy
30:24 • 2min
Analyzing Mistakes and Challenges in Chess Tournaments
32:21 • 8min
Teaching Chess to Children and Handling Different Time Controls
40:04 • 9min
Discussion on Chess Board Sizes, Costs, and Family Support
49:18 • 2min
Importance of Coaching and Chess Improvement
50:58 • 16min