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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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.
Jul 25, 2021 • 13min
Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...
This episode is a review of the book The Amateur's Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. 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 🎯 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 ♟The Amazon and 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.
Jul 11, 2021 • 16min
Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments
Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. 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
Jun 27, 2021 • 12min
Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method
A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. 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
Jun 13, 2021 • 15min
Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic
The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 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 ♟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.
May 30, 2021 • 15min
Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater
This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 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
