IM John Bartholomew
International Master, longtime chess YouTuber and course author known for teaching the Scandinavian Defense and co-founding Chessable; discusses chess improvement, his Chessiverse project, and the Scandinavian opening.
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Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 10min
29: married to the game (with IM John Bartholomew)
Join Julia and JJ as they chat with IM John Bartholomew about his chess career, dating life, teaching philosophy, and pet openings. They discuss patience in gameplay, John's educational series, and chess openings like the Sicilian Kan. The trio also talks about creating authentic chess content, the importance of control in chess, and personal playing styles. Humorous banter about Twitter and podcast promotion wraps up the episode.
Nov 25, 2025 • 58min
EP 461- IM John Bartholomew on Chess Improvement Lessons, The Scandinavian Defense & His New Business Venture
IM John Bartholomew, a renowned chess YouTuber and co-founder of Chessable, shares invaluable insights on chess improvement drawn from his experiences in the LiChess Lone Wolf League. He emphasizes the importance of self-talk and time management in decision-making. John introduces Chessiverse, featuring over 600 human-like bots that aid practice and strategy development, and discusses his exhaustive effort in creating a comprehensive Scandinavian course. He also shares amusing anecdotes about his talented friend, GM Daniel Naroditsky, highlighting their unique camaraderie.
