Yasser Seirawan
Four-time U.S. Chess Champion, 1979 World Junior Champion, and former top-ten player turned author and renowned chess commentator; known for storytelling, instructional books (Winning Chess series), and work with the St. Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 57min
EP 470- GM Yasser Seirawan on Fischer, Najdorf, Silman & How he Became a GM-Level Storyteller
Yasser Seirawan, four-time U.S. Champion and celebrated storyteller, reflects on becoming a master raconteur and his love of books. He shares vivid tales of Fischer, Najdorf, and Larsen. He explains how Jeremy Silman shaped his Winning Chess series. He also discusses St. Louis Chess Club renovations, World Chess Hall of Fame exhibits, and the creation of Seirawan Chess.
Jul 8, 2022 • 59min
Book Recap #27 - GM Yasser Seirawan's Play Winning Chess
Chess Books Recaptured podcast discusses GM Yasser Seirawan's book Play Winning Chess with guest Sam Robinson. They explore the book's impact on demystifying chess for beginners. They discuss the formats available, Yasser's bio, and the book's usefulness for different rating ranges. They praise the book for its explanations, examples, and memorable moments like the smothered checkmate. They also mention helpful chess videos and emphasize enjoying the game and studying what you're passionate about.
