Bruce Pandolfini
Arguably America’s greatest chess coach and a prolific chess author. He has coached top players such as Fabiano Caruana and Josh Waitzkin and consulted on popular chess stories like Searching for Bobby Fischer & The Queen’s Gambit.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 8min
NM Bruce Pandolfini: 50 Years of Growing the Game
Bruce Pandolfini, America’s premier chess coach and author, shares insights from his extensive career. He discusses the traits of his top students, emphasizing resilience over memory. Bruce reflects on the evolution of chess education and how personalized methods enhance student engagement. He reveals his thoughts on the cultural impact of 'The Queen's Gambit' and debates its portrayal of chess. With anecdotes from his experiences, he showcases the intersection of chess, cinema, and effective teaching.
