Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

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1. EP 204 | Long Think, Wrong Think?

   22 oktober 2026 · 50 min

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   In this episode of Dojo Talks, the crew debates the classic chess saying “Long Think, Wrong Think,” explores the dangers of overcalculating, and breaks down lessons from Gukesh and other top players Lees meer

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   00:00 Long Think, Wrong Think?
   03:10 Long Variation, Wrong Variation
   06:00 The Dangers of Overthinking
   11:48 Deep Calculation and Gukesh
   18:43 Time Management Mistakes
   22:31 The 10-Minute Rule
   27:32 Mistakes Come in Pairs
   38:08 Improving Your Time Management

2. EP 203 | 2026 Junior Draft

   15 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 22 min

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   The Chess Dojo's annual Junior Draft is back! Jesse, David, and Kostya review last year's results, debate the world's most promising young chess talents, and draft their picks for 2026. Lees meer

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   00:00 – 2025 Draft Results
   09:27 – Biggest Winners and Disappointments
   14:25 – Jesse's Winning Strategy
   29:47 – The 2026 Junior Draft Begins
   43:12 – Drafting the Top Female Juniors
   54:28 – Betting on Young Talent
   1:04:29 – Trades and Roster Changes
   1:18:13 – Final Teams and Predictions

3. EP 202 | Who Will Win The 2026 FIDE Olympiad?

   11 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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   Jesse, David, and Kostya preview the 2026 Chess Olympiad, breaking down the top contenders, Team USA, dark horses, board orders, and the notable players missing from the event. Lees meer

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   00:00 – Olympiad Predictions
   09:00 – The Top Contenders
   18:00 – India’s Big Challenge
   27:00 – Breaking Down Team USA
   36:00 – Dark Horses to Watch
   45:00 – Board Order Strategy
   55:59 – Why Top Players Are Skipping
   1:02:33 – Final Thoughts & Predictions

4. EP 201 | Summer Update + FIDE Elections

   24 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

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   The ChessDojo sensei reconnect after a busy summer to recap recent tournament runs, European travels, behind-the-scenes FIDE election politics, and updates across the Dojo. Lees meer

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   00:00 - Summer Catch-Up
   01:35 - Tournaments & Prodigy Records
   06:40 - US Senior Championship
   13:50 - European Tour & FIDE Politics
   19:57 - The GM Quest Reality
   23:42 - 45-Minute Classical Time Controls
   26:15 - 2700 Blitz Peak & Dojo Camp

5. EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen

   10 juli 2026 · 1 uur 20 min

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   For our milestone 200th episode of Dojo Talks, we are joined by Grandmaster and long-time second to Magnus Carlsen, Peter Heine Nielsen! The sensei and Peter discuss the upcoming 2026 FIDE Presidential election. Lees meer

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   00:00 - Election Intro
   02:54 - FIDE Voting System
   07:54 - Secret Ballots & FIFA
   18:59 - Two-Term Limit Drama
   33:15 - The New Candidates
   1:03:47 - Coaching Magnus & Freestyle Chess

6. EP 199 | Jacob Aagaard Talks Books And The Future Of Chess Training

   1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 13 min

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   GM Jacob Aagaard joins Dojo Talks for a deep conversation on chess books, AI, coaching, and the future of chess improvement. Lees meer

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   00:00 Jacob Aagaard's Publishing Journey
   07:09 The New Dvoretsky Book Collection
   12:18 Are Chess Books Still Relevant?
   27:25 Deep Work vs. Digital Learning
   39:33 AI, Chess, and the Future of Learning
   50:19 Why Great Chess Coaches Still Matter
   56:05 Why Beginner Chess Books Are Too Hard

7. EP 198 | Is The Queen Worth 10?

   24 juni 2026 · 54 min

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   The sensei discuss is the queen really worth 9 points, or should it be valued closer to 10? Lees meer

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   00:05 — Is the Queen Worth 10 Points?
   09:38 — Queen vs. Two Rooks
   17:41 — When Is the Queen Stronger?
   29:56 — Queen vs. Three Minor Pieces
   40:10 — How Chess Values Evolve
   53:20 — Final Thoughts on Piece Values

8. EP 197 | Slumps

   17 juni 2026 · 40 min

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   Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss slumps. How they happen, why they happen, and how to get out of one. Lees meer

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   00:06 What is a Slump?
   02:08 Why Slumps Happen
   07:36 Rating Milestones & Tougher Competition
   10:06 Confidence & The Junior Slump
   19:20 Hard Work & Fitness
   22:58 Changing Your Mindset

9. EP 196 | Chess and AI

   12 juni 2026 · 52 min

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   In this episode of Dojo Talks, the sensei revisits how rapid advancements in AI are shaping everyday life and changing the way chess players train, coach, and spar. Lees meer

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   00:00 — Introduction: Revisiting AI and Chess
   01:00 — AI's Impact on Everyday Life & The Economy
   03:33 — The Reality of AI Chess Coaches
   07:34 — The "Glazing" Problem & Human Accountability
   10:42 — LLMs, Position Descriptions, and Stories
   21:01 — Why Human Expertise Beats AI Motivation
   29:45 — AI Sparring Bots and the Future of Training

10. EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027?

    3 juni 2026 · 1 uur 13 min

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    The Dojo Sensei review last year’s predictions, debates which rising stars and veterans will make the cut, and reveals their picks for the chess world’s Top 10 players in 2027. Lees meer

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    0:00 Intro & Last Year’s Results
    2:18 Hits, Misses & Surprise Picks
    6:55 What Happened to Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa?
    10:25 The Best Prediction of the Year
    15:31 Building the 2027 Top 10 List
    23:17 Dark Horses and Comeback Candidates
    39:34 Top 5 Predictions & Final Rankings

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