Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

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?

You can grab Cyrus's new book, 'Rewire Your Chess Brain' here: https://amzn.to/3pq7z3U 

 

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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:

https://thinkerspublishing.com/produc...​

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Ep. 12 | Cinema

Originally aired November 2, 2020:

The Dojo ranks some of the most popular chess movies of all time, including the new Netflix limited series, The Queen's Gambit!

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Ep. 11 | Engines! feat. John Hartmann

Originally aired October 27, 2020:

Check out John's website full of useful resources here: https://firstlookchess.com​

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Ep. 10 | The State of US Chess w/ GM Sam Shankland

Originally aired October 20, 2020:

GM Kraai and IM Pruess talk with Super-GM Sam Shankland about the current state of US chess and its future.

1) Who will get dropped (if anyone) at the US Champs for Fabi?

2) What will the U.S. Olympiad Team look like in 5 years?

3) What are Jesse's chances of making (and winning) the U.S. Senior?

4) Potential of U.S. Junior Champions IM Carissa Yip & GM John Burke?

5) 2700 Club: Will they or won't they?

6) Biggest surprises (who made it and who didn't)

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Ep. 9 | Wang Hao, FIDE, Armageddon, & more!

Originally aired October 12, 2020:

GM Jesse Kraai & IM David Pruess discuss the latest news around the chess world.

0:54​ -- Wang Hao, Radjabov, & the Candidates
11:10​ -- Norway's Armageddon Format
21:35​ -- GM Rausis' new identity?
33:39​ -- The Role of Fide
43:51​ -- New opportunities in online teaching
57:02​ -- Are chess players on the spectrum?

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Ep. 8 | Cheating

Originally aired October 5, 2020:

The Dojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai) discusses the latest PRO Chess League cheating controversy and what should be done about online cheating.

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Ep. 7 | Coaching, PRO Chess League, & more!

Originally aired September 27, 2020

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Ep. 6 | The Six Ways to Train feat. GM Eugene Perelshteyn

Originally aired September 22, 2020:

Kostya and Jesse talk with GM Eugene Perelshteyn about the six ways to train and Eugene's experience working with legendary coaches Dzindzi, Dorfman, Dvoretsky, and more!

Books mentioned:

Perfect Your Chess: https://amzn.to/3mCf2f3​

Soviet Chess Primer: https://amzn.to/3hXGMHu​

Calculation: https://amzn.to/3kOIHzZ​

Road to Chess Improvement: https://amzn.to/2ZVIV01​

Method, by Dorfman: hard to get!

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