The Chess Angle
Long Island Chess Club
The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!
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Mar 13, 2022 • 33min
Ep. 21 (S2 Premiere) : Amateur Chess Myths
Arguably, certain "theoretical advantages" often have less significance at the amateur level. For example, material imbalances such as "having the two bishops" or "being up the Exchange" are often overrated when non-titled players face off. Our Links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Feb 20, 2022 • 59min
Ep. 20 (S1 Finale): Talking with National Master Tim Mirabile
For the podcast's first interview format, I spoke with National Master Tim Mirabile. This is our uncut, unedited conversation. Below, Tim shared a list of some favorite books and a link to an article about the growth mindset: Bobby Fischer – My 60 Memorable Games Robert Burger – The Chess of Bobby Fischer Alexander Kotov – Think Like a Grandmaster, Play Like a Grandmaster Andrew Soltis – The Art of Defense in Chess Vladimir Vukovic – The Art of Attack in Chess John Nunn & Peter Griffiths – Secrets of Grandmaster Play Alex Dunne – How to Become a Candidate Master Mauricio Flores Ríos – Chess Structures: A Grandmaster Guide Reuben Fine – Basic Chess Endings Jonathan Speelman – Analyzing the Endgame Eduard Gufeld – Exploiting Small Advantages Mark Dvoretsky & Artur Yusupov – Original 5 book series (Training for the Tournament Player, Opening Preparation, Technique for the Tournament Player, Positional Play, Attack and Defense) Chess Informant, Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, Encyclopedia of Chess Middlegames: Combinations, Encyclopedia of Chess Endings (somewhat obsoleted by database, training software, tablebases) Growth Mindset article Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Feb 6, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 19: Do Chess Puzzles Really Help?
Dive into the intriguing world of chess puzzles and discover their true impact on skill enhancement. Explore common mistakes made by players of all levels, illustrated by a surprising blunder from a recent tournament. Uncover time-wasters in chess improvement, along with practical tips for more effective study habits. Delve into the importance of quality over quantity in puzzle practice, and find out about a recommended puzzle book tailored for amateurs. It's a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to sharpen their game!
Jan 23, 2022 • 25min
Ep. 18: Thematic Amateur Chess Mistakes
Certain chess mistakes appear in amateur games with unwavering consistency. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Jan 9, 2022 • 25min
Ep. 17: Sneaky Chess Tricks, Swindles, & Head Games
Some chess players use gamesmanship to beat their opponent. Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Dec 26, 2021 • 23min
Ep. 16: "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb (the best chess psychology primer)
In this episode, I discuss the modern classic "Chess for Tigers" by Simon Webb, which I believe is the best primer on chess psychology for amateur players. It is linked below along with the chess clock I mentioned. These are affiliate links which help support this podcast at no additional cost to you. Chess for Tigers LEAP Chess Clock Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Dec 12, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 15: When It's Your Turn to Move
A discussion of the thought process before making a move. This episode is for amateur players of all levels. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Nov 28, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 14: Boosting Your Chess Rating in the Modern Era
Is the amateur chess scene more competitive than ever before? We take a look at that, and poker somehow makes its way into the discussion. Below are links to the books mentioned in this episode. These are Amazon affiliate links which help support this podcast at no additional cost to you. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). The Biggest Bluff Outliers The Amateur's Mind Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Nov 15, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 13: Your Opponent's Rating & "Pushy" Chess Parent Anecdotes
In this two-part episode, I discuss the psychology of your opponent's rating, and then share some incidents I witnessed involving chess parents. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Oct 31, 2021 • 14min
Ep. 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People
Note: There is an updated version of this episode: Ep. 109: Chess Improvement Shortcuts for the Busy Adult Improver. I share some time-saving tips & tricks for busy individuals with limited study time. Check out ChessBase for their fantastic online chess suite as mentioned in this episode. 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee
