Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

Ep. 22 | Tournament Prep & Training w/ GM Jacob Aagaard

Originally aired February 8, 2021:

The Dojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess) discuss high-level tournament preparation with special guest GM Jacob Aagaard.

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0:00​ Intro/Killer Chess Training promo
5:54​ Best way to train for an event 3+ months away?
17:51​ What's it like for a top coach to watch his students play?
20:15​ Tournament Stories: Krasenkow - Ganguly
23:04​ Tournament Stories: Karjakin - Carlsen
31:22​ Tournament Stories: Giri - Xiong
37:06​ What are some of the most common mistakes players make leading up to the tournament?
48:00​ Giri - Xiong Solution
53:41​ What should be the role of engines for a club player's training?
 1:07:45​ What percentage of time should be spent playing vs. studying vs. solving exercises?

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Ep. 21 | Ranking the Best Modern Chess Books (feat. IM Andras Toth)

Originally aired February 1, 2021:

Chess Coach Andras (IM Andras Toth) joins the Dojo to rank the best chess books released since 2001. Make sure to follow IM Andras on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYZ...​

0:00​ Intro

3:54​ Ranking books Full list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...​

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Ep. 20 | 2021 Dojo Roadmap

Originally aired January 18, 2021:

The Dojo (Jesse, David, & Kostya) recap their first year of existence and discuss their upcoming plans for 2021.

0:00​ Intro/What are you most looking forward to?
5:50​ What is one thing you learned about YouTube/Twitch?
13:34​ When can the viewers 'Play the Sensei'?
18:44​ 2021 Follower Prediction
24:26​ What guest would you like to invite on a show?
28:16​ What is Dojo not doing that the community wants?

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Ep. 19 | 1. d4!, According to the Dojo

Originally aired January 11, 2021:

The Dojo is joined by GM Eugene Perelshteyn to offers suggestions for d4 players against the most common openings. Check out our review for 1. e4 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE7iY...​

0:00:00​ Intro

0:07:19​ QGD

0:17:10​ QGA

0:27:12​ Slav

0:37:10​ Nimzo

0:47:23​ QI

0:54:26​ KID

1:14:12​ Gruenfeld

1:25:30​ Dutch

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Ep. 18 | 1 e4! According to the Dojo

Originally aired January 4, 2021:

The Dojo is joined by GM Eugene Perelshteyn to talk concrete suggestions for 1.e4 players.

0:00:00​ Intro
0:07:06​ Ruy
0:16:06​ Najdorf
0:26:47​ French
0:37:20​ Caro
0:49:30​ Scandi
0:57:00​ Pirc
1:00:22​ Dragon
1:08:55​ e6 Sicilian

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Ep. 17 | Ranking the Best Chess Gambits

Originally aired December 7, 2020:

The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, & Kostya Kavutskiy) rank the most popular gambits in chess.

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Ep. 16 | Controversy

Originally aired November 23, 2020:

The Dojo discusses several controversial topics that they hadn't gotten a chance to touch so far.

1) What should be done about disconnections & mouseslips in elite online chess?
2) Is it ever OK to steal chess books online?
3) Is classical chess toast?
4) Is using the name ChessDojo an improper cultural appropriation?
5) Watson vs Aagaard
6) Dojo Update - Nov 2020 

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Ep. 15 | Studies feat. IM Cyrus Lakdawala

Originally aired November 17, 2020:

The Dojo discusses the topic of endgame studies and composed mating problems with prolific author IM Cyrus Lakdawala.

NOTE: The puzzle given in the video is White to play and draw!

Topics:
1) New book: 'Rewire Your Chess Brain'
2) What are some of your favorite chess books? Problem composers?
3) What are the pros/cons of solving endgame studies vs. mating problems vs. irrational problems?
4) Who should work on studies, and how?
5) How does Cyrus write so many books?

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Ep. 14 | Talent ft. IM Greg Shahade

Originally aired November 11, 2020:

The Dojo discusses the topic of talent with IM Greg Shahade, founder of the U.S. Chess School. You can learn more about the USCS at https://uschessschool.com 

Topics:
1. USCS Announcement
2. What is Greg's ten year improvement rule, and does he stand by it?
3. What is the most important thing missing for talented juniors during lockdown?
4. What are the hallmarks of talent, and how much can hard work make up for it?
5. What are the most important qualities of a good coach?
6. How would Greg approach Ultimate Sensei?

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Ep. 13 | Training ft. GM Elshan Moradiabadi

Originally aired November 10, 2020:

The Dojo discusses various aspects of chess and training with GM Elshan Moradiabadi.

Topics:

1) GM Elshan's new book, 'Sherlock's Method'

2) General training advice for beginner, club, and pro players

3) What's the value of having an in-person tournament second vs. working remotely.

4) What are the current opening trends for the beginner, club, and pro level?

5) What was it like to coach Kostya? GM Elshan's new book, 'Sherlock's Method' can be purchased here:

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