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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
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
Oct 18, 2021 • 16min
Ep. 11: What Chess Players Do When Losing a Game
I discuss how players react when losing a game or facing a worse position. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Sep 26, 2021 • 14min
Ep. 10: When "Internet Players" Join In-Person Tournaments
A discussion of what happens when "internet players" join live events. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Sep 12, 2021 • 3min
Ep. 9: Podcast Update Announcement 9-12-21
A brief update of the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Aug 22, 2021 • 12min
Ep. 8: Why I Now Like 5-minute Online Chess Games
Here, I sort of reverse course from Episode 3 and talk about why I suddenly like 5-minute online games after criticizing them for some time. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Aug 8, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego
A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game. Referenced: The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
