Matt Gross, a 48-year-old National Master and chief data scientist at Blue Ocean AI, shares his inspiring journey back to chess after a 17-year break. He discusses the evolution of the game and the challenges he faced in modern competition. Focusing on intuition and studying model games transformed his approach. Matt emphasizes the balance of calculation and intuition in improving chess skills and offers valuable resources for other adult improvers. His dedication showcases that it’s never too late to achieve your goals in chess.