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EP 204 | Long Think, Wrong Think?
22 oktober 2026 · 50 min
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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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 -
EP 203 | 2026 Junior Draft
15 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 – 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 -
EP 202 | Who Will Win The 2026 FIDE Olympiad?
11 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 – 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 -
EP 201 | Summer Update + FIDE Elections
24 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 - 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 -
EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen
10 juli 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 - 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 -
EP 199 | Jacob Aagaard Talks Books And The Future Of Chess Training
1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 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 -
EP 198 | Is The Queen Worth 10?
24 juni 2026 · 54 min
The sensei discuss is the queen really worth 9 points, or should it be valued closer to 10? Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:05 — 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 -
EP 197 | Slumps
17 juni 2026 · 40 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:06 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 -
EP 196 | Chess and AI
12 juni 2026 · 52 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 — 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 -
EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027?
3 juni 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
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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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips0:00 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 -
EP 194 | Should I Play Up?
29 mei 2026 · 48 min
Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement. Lees meer
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0:55 Play Your Own Section
2:23 The Ego Trap
5:29 What About Juniors?
9:32 If Everyone Plays Up
17:15 Tournament Problems
22:27 Playing Stronger Opponents
29:09 Don't Play for a Draw
38:04 Confidence Matters
44:08 Enjoy the Challenge -
EP 193 | The Opening Revolution
20 mei 2026 · 58 min
Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the opening revolution caused by powerful cloud engines and modern analysis and it's impacts on the state of current chess at all levels. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips0:00 The Opening Revolution
1:18 New Engine Evaluations
4:15 How Computers Think About Chess
7:12 Why This Is a Big Deal
11:16 More Openings Are Playable
14:12 The Blumenfeld Debate
20:23 Expanding Opening Theory
29:42 The Return of the Dragon
36:39 Weird Moves That Work
48:34 Humans vs Engine Evaluations
56:30 The Future of Opening Prep -
EP 192 | The Next Generation
15 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
The sensei discuss the rise of young players Yagiz Erdogmus and Faustino Oro and the next generation of players and training. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips0:00 Intro
1:23 Erdogmas Breaks 2700 at 14
5:20 Proving Himself Against Elite Competition
10:42 Is This a New Era of Chess Talent?
16:17 Engines, Neural Networks, and Human Limits
22:57 How AI Changed Modern Chess Training
32:55 Fearless Juniors and the New Generation
46:11 Fino Oro Becomes GM at 12
56:29 Blitz Monsters and the Future of Chess -
EP 191 | The New ChessDojo Rating Converter
29 april 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
GM Kraai is joined by Dojoer Vlad Ghita to discuss the new ChessDojo Rating Converter. They break down the differences between Chess.com, Lichess, USCF, and FIDE ratings. Lees meer
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05:11 New Table Overview
09:39 FIDE Compression
15:50 Online vs OTB
20:28 Lichess vs Chess.com
29:21 Global Rating Issues
38:53 Update Frequency
58:21 Future Predictions -
EP 190 | Who Won The War? Magnus, Hans, & Chess.com
19 april 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the recent Netflix documentary on the story behind Magnus, Hans, and Chess.com. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 The Magnus–Hans Story Revisited
02:36 Take Take’s Shock Move vs Chess.com
03:28 Netflix Doc: First Impressions
09:38 Who Looks Worst in the Documentary?
12:32 The Hans Ban Timeline Explained
17:33 Why the Doc Feels Formulaic
22:51 Magnus vs Chess.com – What Really Happened
45:56 Take Take, Lichess & the Future of Chess Platforms -
EP 189 | Is Sindarov The Real Deal? 2026 FIDE Candidates Recap
19 april 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) recap the 2026 FIDE Candidates, including the historic run the young Javokhir Sindarov. They look back at their original predictions to see who came closest, who surprised, and who disappointed. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 Sindarov wins the Candidates
02:05 Is this a new generation of chess?
07:02 The turning point vs Fabi
12:33 Who disappointed (Fabi, Naka, Prague)
17:19 Biggest winners (Sindarov, Giri, others)
28:23 Predictions, future outlook, and world title implications -
EP 188 | Will Sindarov Win the 2026 FIDE Candidates?
7 april 2026 · 46 min
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We break down his incredible run, from elite opening prep to relentless time pressure and confident decision-making. Is anyone capable of catching him? Or is it already over?
We also dive into Fabi’s quietly strong performance, the psychology of players falling out of contention, and what to expect in the second half of the tournament.
Drama, collapse potential, and one big question: is this inevitability… or just the beginning?
00:00 Candidates Midway Overview
00:21 The Sindarov Story
01:44 How He’s Winning (Openings & Clock Pressure)
04:09 Best Games So Far
06:39 Opponents Start Adjusting?
10:32 Risky Style & Confidence Boost
12:49 Can Anyone Catch Him?
13:57 Fabi’s Chances
23:14 Motivation & Tournament Psychology
27:50 Problems with Candidates FormatMerch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop
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EP 187 | Blitz Quests w/ NM Jeremy Kane
31 maart 2026 · 45 min
In this Dojo Talks episode, we explore blitz chess with NM Jeremy Kane—what it takes to improve, how time management and openings matter, and whether blitz actually helps your classical game. Lees meer
Featuring insights from his work at Chess.com, plus real lessons from blitz rating climbs and practical training advice.
If you want to get better at blitz (and understand its limits), this one’s for you.
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00:40 Jeremy Kane’s Blitz Journey
03:00 Climbing from 2400 to 2800+
06:00 Blitz Quests & Rating Volatility
09:15 Using the Clock as a Weapon
13:30 Openings and Simplifying for Blitz
18:00 Does Blitz Improve Classical Chess? -
EP 186 | 2026 Candidates Predictions
22 maart 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances, compare our picks to the betting odds, and debate who’s truly a contender. Lees meer
From rising young stars to established elite players, we dig into form, consistency, and what it actually takes to win a Candidates.
Who do you think will come out on top?
We’re running a 2026 Candidates Fantasy Contest—and this is your chance to prove you actually know what you’re talking about.
Pick your players, lock in your rankings, and compete against the Dojo community to see who can best predict how the tournament unfolds. With such a wide-open field, this might be the hardest (and most fun) Candidates to call in years.
🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: Free Dojo membership + exclusive coaching session
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3rd Place: Dojo merch bundleMake your picks here: https://tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
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1:30 Why this field is so competitive
3:00 Early picks & lowest seed… -
EP 185 | Do Kids Ruin Your Chess?
19 maart 2026 · 52 min
In this episode of Dojo Talks, we explore how having children impacts chess performance, from real examples of world champions to personal experiences as chess dads. With Hikaru Nakamura entering the Candidates as a new father, the question is more relevant than ever. Lees meer
We break down the short-term dip (sleep, focus, hormones) vs long-term recovery—and what it could mean for top players like Magnus Carlsen.
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00:25 Why Hikaru’s new baby matters
02:35 World champions and parenthood
06:13 Naka, Magnus, and motivation
10:26 How kids changed their own chess
17:51 The science: sleep, hormones, and focus
28:54 Can top players avoid the dip?
33:02 Long-term benefits of parenting?
42:50 The dip is real, but varies
51:22 Final verdict on kids and chess -
EP 184 | Chessboxing and the Dreams of James Canty
16 maart 2026 · 57 min
FM James Canty III joins Dojo Talks to talk about becoming the World Chessboxing Champion, how he got into boxing, and what it was like competing with Team USA in Serbia. The conversation also covers training, the connection between chess and combat sports, nootropics and performance, and Canty’s current push for IM and GM norms. Lees meer
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1:26 Creator, Streamer, Coach, or Competitor?
4:19 The Quests James Is Chasing Right Now
5:29 How James Got Into Boxing
10:33 Team USA and Winning Gold in Serbia
12:28 How Strong Is James as a Boxer?
18:35 Why He Might Retire From Chessboxing
22:00 Is Chessboxing Actually Growing?
35:46 PEDs, Nootropics, and Chess Performance
48:25 Fatherhood, Motivation, and the IM/GM Push -
EP 183 | Should Draw Offers Be Banned?
13 maart 2026 · 54 min
A lively Dojo Talks debate on whether draw offers should be banned in chess. The episode covers the history of draw offers, the role of tournament culture and incentives, the Dubov–Nepo controversy, and whether changing draw rules would actually improve fighting chess. Lees meer
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1:04 History of the Draw Offer in Chess
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9:26 Chess Culture vs Rule Changes
15:13 Tournament Incentives and Fighting Chess
33:39 Dubov–Nepo Blitz Draw Controversy
38:46 The Case for Keeping Draw Offers in Chess -
EP 182 | Being a Chess Professional ft. GM Felix Blohberger
4 maart 2026 · 1 uur
GM Felix Blohberger discusses the realities of being a modern chess professional, including balancing playing, coaching, content creation, and course development while pursuing a long-term goal of reaching 2600. The conversation explores training methods, opening preparation, tournament economics, and the broader challenges of building a sustainable career in chess. Lees meer
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01:08 Chess career path
04:31 Goal of 2600
07:08 Making a living in chess
10:15 Chess money and prizes
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32:14 Playing style
37:25 Chess courses
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EP 181 | Queen of Chess
25 februari 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode of Dojo Talks, the Sensei review the Netflix documentary 'Queen of Chess' and discuss Judit Polgar’s rise to the top of the chess world. They break down what the film gets right, what it leaves out about the Polgar training experiment, and what her legacy means for future generations of players. Lees meer
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1:00:20 Lessons from the film -
EP 180 | Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer ft. IM John Donaldson
20 februari 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
John Donaldson joins Dojo Talks to discuss his new book "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer", a collection of Fischer’s lesser-known writings and annotations. The conversation explores why Fischer’s games are still highly instructive for modern players, how his practical decision-making shows up in systems like the King’s Indian Attack, and what his approach reveals about classic chess ideas like overprotection and restraint. They also dive into Fischer’s obsession with analytical accuracy, the origins of “the Rat” opening, and the importance of regularly playing tournament games if you actually want your study to translate into better results over the board. Lees meer
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10:29 A key pawn move in the Kings Indian Attack
15:32 Fischer using classic chess ideas
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39:20 What “the Rat” opening means
47:54 How many games to play each year and when Fischer became GM level -
EP 179 | Modern Chess Training Methods
23 januari 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
In this episode, Jesse and Kostya are joined again by TheChessNerd where they rank various digital-era training tools—from Puzzle Rush to AI bots—to determine which modern methods actually improve your game versus those that are just "mid." They debate the merits of fast-paced online play and new technologies, weighing their convenience against the "demons" of distraction and cheating. Lees meer
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EP 178 | The Top-10 Greatest Chess Tournaments Ever
12 januari 2026 · 2 uur 8 min
In this episode of Dojo Talks, we rank and debate the 10 greatest chess tournaments of all time — from historic classics like London 1851, Hastings 1895, and St. Petersburg 1914 to legendary modern events featuring Kasparov, Fischer, Tal, Topalov, and more. Lees meer
Joined by ChessNerd, the Dojo team breaks down:
Kasparov’s breakout at the Soviet Championship 1981
The birth of international chess tournaments at London 1851
Pillsbury’s stunning win at Hastings 1895
The controversial 1948 World Championship tournament
Steinitz and the rise of positional chess in Vienna 1873
Topalov’s dominant run at San Luis 2005
Fischer’s emergence at the Portorož Interzonal
Tal’s shocking victory in the 1959 Candidates TournamentFrom early romantic-era events to brutal Soviet-era candidates and modern super tournaments, we debate what truly makes a tournament great: strength of field, historical impact, legendary games, and cultural significance.
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EP 177 | GM Yusupov on Women in Chess
17 december 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
GM Artur Yusupov joins the podcast to discuss his work with the Women in Chess Foundation. Lees meer
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EP 176 | Gauri's Path to IM
6 december 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
This episode follows IM Gauri Shankar’s long, stop-and-start path to finally earning the IM title—balancing full-time teaching and content creation, struggling with USCF–FIDE rating disparities and nerves, reflecting on modern chess improvement and work–life balance, and discussing with Jesse and Kostya what it would really take to push on toward GM. Lees meer
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09:30 – Rating struggles and USCF–FIDE disparity
13:20 – Life as coach, streamer, creator
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EP 175 | 2025 FIDE World Cup
1 december 2025 · 58 min
The episode recaps the 2025 World Cup and argues that the knockout + rapid-tiebreak format is too random for awarding three Candidates spots, even though Sindarov, Wei Yi, and Esipenko were deserving stories in different ways. The sensei preview how this unpredictability shapes the upcoming Candidates, discuss favorites (Fabi, Prag, Naka), and explain why Dojo still prefers a more merit-based qualification system. Lees meer
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03:30 World Cup recap and qualifiers
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12:30 Why the World Cup feels random
19:00 Final four paths and upsets
28:00 Sindarov and Wei Yi trajectories
41:00 Candidates preview and favorites -
EP 174 | Dark Squares: How Chess Saved Danny Rensch's Life
11 november 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
The sensei discuss Danny Rensch’s memoir, Dark Squares, exploring how a traumatizing cult upbringing and early chess success shaped his life, career, and the wider evolution of the chess world. Lees meer
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03:22 – Ear injury & setbacks
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EP 173 | The State of US Chess 2025
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
A wide-ranging recap finds US chess robust—shaped by Caruana’s four-peat and sharp prep, Woodward’s surge and Mishra’s uneven form, a stronger women’s field led by Carissa Yip’s GM push, players coping with the Naroditsky tragedy, India vs. USA depth debates, and the St. Louis Chess Club’s expansion cementing a national hub. Lees meer
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03:57 Caruana’s sustained edge and title streak
10:21 Mishra’s stall after breakthrough
11:30 Woodward’s rise and dynamic style
20:02 Caruana’s fresh opening ideas and defense
25:05 U.S. depth with seven 2700s and India comparison
31:06 Carissa Yip’s GM trajectory and tougher women’s field
48:00 St. Louis Chess Club reopening and U.S. chess hubs -
EP 172 | Justice for Daniel Naroditsky
28 oktober 2025 · 52 min
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EP 171 | Nootropics
26 oktober 2025 · 58 min
Jesse and Sam dive into how legal, common nootropics might boost chess performance by improving focus, stress-resilience, and brain health, and question where the line lies between smart optimization and unfair advantage. Lees meer
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02:06 — Common nootropics people already use
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11:36 — How nootropics support brain function
17:19 — Stress, alcohol, and brain decline
20:05 — Different thinking demands in chess
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EP 170 | Remembering Daniel Naroditsky
22 oktober 2025 · 33 min
David, Kostya, and Jesse share their memories of Danya, reflecting on his early talent, kindness, intelligence, humor, and lasting impact on the chess community. Lees meer
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01:20 Early years in Bay Area chess and family support
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EP 169 | Total Chess World Championship Tour
19 oktober 2025 · 38 min
The Dojo crew debates Norway Chess’s new “Total Chess World Championship Tour,” comparing it to past innovations, Magnus Carlsen’s influence, FIDE’s involvement, and the growing clash between classical, freestyle, and online chess circuits. Lees meer
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17:00 Magnus, Freestyle Chess, and Competing Circuits
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EP 168 | 2025 Junior Draft Update
3 oktober 2025 · 52 min
The sensei recap last year’s junior-draft results and rating swings, then run a snake draft to add three new juniors and two girls each—keeping graduated players for tracking, debating drops and Christopher Yoo’s suspension/return, and highlighting prospects like world junior champion Pranav V, Lu Miaoyi, and even a risky 10-year-old. Lees meer
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EP 166 | 2025 Grand Swiss
20 september 2025 · 51 min
The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss thrilled fans with Anish Giri’s win, Matthias Blubaum’s surprise Candidates spot, and dramatic clashes between rising juniors and veterans, sparking debate on how to create more high-stakes events like it. Lees meer
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EP 167 | What Does 3700 ELO Mean?
17 september 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
In this DojoTalks, the sensei argue that 3700 Elo engines are so far beyond humans that they beat elite GMs even while spotting queen/rook/knight odds. They discuss that this gap reframes odds chess, preparation, and training, showing how much headroom remains in human understanding. Lees meer
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01:14 Purist view of chess vs. odds traditions
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EP 165 | 2025 Maia Open Recap
15 september 2025 · 2 uur 4 min
In this Dojo Talks, Kostya recaps his trip to Portugal for the Maia Open with three chess streamers—Matthew, Rachel, and Anushka—along with David, discussing their experiences with tournament preparation and their performance. They highlight how sparring and collective training were crucial to their success, helping them feel more confident and prepared for their games, and they share their different feelings about the pressure of a big tournament. Lees meer
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01:19 Players share how they feel after the tournament
02:28 Player backgrounds and chess experience
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20:16 How tournament goals changed their training -
EP 164 | Hikaru Goes To The Farm
8 september 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) discuss Hikaru Nakamura's path to the candidates, along with who they'd like to see qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 – Intro & Setup
01:31 – Is Hikaru the Exception?
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09:23 – The Busy Chess Calendar
10:55 – Strength of the Tournament
14:39 – Ethics of Rating Manipulation
17:39 – Die-Hard Rules vs. Fair Play
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EP 163 | Blitz Specialists
23 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
This Dojo Talks explores what makes some players stronger at blitz than others, contrasting calculation-based vs. intuitive styles, online vs. over-the-board skills, and the role of premoves, time management, and tricky opening repertoires. The sensei also discuss the rise of a “blitz generation,” handling tilt, and David’s quest to reach a 2600 blitz rating. Lees meer
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20:05 – Online vs. OTB blitz
25:18 – Blitz repertoires and system openings
32:07 – Queen’s Gambit generation
58:15 – Tilt and the 2600 quest -
EP 162 | Underdog Story: How GM Fishbein Became the U.S. Senior Chess Champion
18 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 28 min
GM Alexander Fishbein shares how he won the 2025 U.S. Senior Championship by relying on stamina, heavy tournament practice, and deep training methods such as solitary chess and analyzing old annotated games. This Talks also highlights generational contrasts in chess culture, from preparation styles to the evolving rules on draw offers. Lees meer
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2:34 – Becoming a Real Contender
6:00 – Finding an Edge Against More Talented Rivals
8:13 – Taking Time Off Work to Chase Chess Goals
10:52 – Training Stamina & Playing 100 Games a Year
18:20 – Why Rating Doesn’t Matter
21:11 – Core Training: Annotating Games & Using Engines
36:33 – Solitaire Chess & Personalized Training
51:06 – The “Post-Postmortem” Method (Old Book Analysis)
59:39 – Final Insights -
EP 161 | Ranking the Top 10 Chess Countries
15 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
In this episode of Dojo Talks, Jesse, David, and Kostya each reveal and debate their top 10 chess countries of all time—based on world champions, cultural contributions, and historic achievements—before combining their lists into a final ranking. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips04:57 – Jesse’s #10 pick
09:44 – David’s #10 pick
13:01 – Kostya’s #10 pick
14:04 – Kostya’s #9 pick
15:24 – David’s #9 pick
18:51 – Jesse’s #9 pick
20:33 – Jesse’s #8 pick
21:37 – David’s #8 pick
25:16 – Kostya’s #8 pick
27:12 – Kostya’s #7 pick
28:31 – David’s #7 pick
30:13 – Jesse’s #7 pick
32:19 – Jesse’s #6 pick
33:54 – David’s #6 pick
36:28 – Kostya’s #6 pick
37:39 – Kostya’s #5 pick
38:34 – David’s #5 pick
42:12 – Jesse’s #5 pick
44:51 – Jesse’s #4 pick
46:24 – David’s #4 pick
49:04 – Kostya’s #4 pick
50:26 – Kostya’s #3 pick
52:43 – David’s #3 pick
59:29 – Jesse’s #3 pick
1:02:48 – Jesse’s #2 pick
1:05:50 – David’s #2 pick
1:09:45 – Kostya’s #2 pick
1:10:37 – Kostya’s #1 pick
1:11:41 – David’s #1 pick
1:12:42 – Jesse’s #1 pick -
EP 160 | Jesse's Heresy
5 augustus 2025 · 57 min
Jesse questions the usual way of learning chess, suggesting that copying moves can be as useful as deep strategy. The sensei discuss if playing blitz and checking with a computer can help players improve quickly. Lees meer
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21:29 – Words vs instinct in learning chess
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EP 159 | How To Turbo Charge Your Tactics w/ GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
4 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
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EP 158 | Do Chess and Philosophy Mix?
8 juli 2025 · 49 min
In this DojoTalks, the sensei explore whether chess and philosophy intersect, discussing three levels of chess philosophy, how personal beliefs shape play, and how computers challenge traditional ideas, while also examining deeper questions about why people are drawn to chess and what the game represents in human life. Lees meer
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 – Introduction: Is Philosophy in Chess Possible?
01:08 – Three Levels of Chess Philosophy
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14:25 – Computers, Truth, and Modern Chess Philosophy
22:28 – What is Chess? Exploring Deeper Meanings
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EP 157 | Will Hans Niemann Become World Champion?
28 juni 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
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02:02 – Hans’s World Champion Goal
03:10 – Chances and Predictions
06:06 – Tough Competition
08:32 – Top 10 Players Discussion
14:10 – Paths to Candidates
16:41 – Hans’s Rating Plateau
21:17 – Coaching and Support
33:50 – Qualities of a Champion
46:02 – Future Possibilities -
EP 156 | Who Will Be Top -10 in June 2026?
20 juni 2025 · 53 min
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Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojoIn this episode, the sensei review their previous top 10 predictions for June 2025, evaluating their accuracy against the actual FIDE rankings. They also make new predictions for June 2026, highlighting rising stars like Gukesh and Arjun while debating the future potential of players like Firouzja, Niemann, and Nakamura.
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips00:00 – Introduction
01:17 – June 2025 FIDE Top 10
03:09 – Firouzja Correctly Predicted to Enter Top 10
04:20 – Decline of Nepomniachtchi, So, and Anand
06:43 – Misses on Abdusattorov and Other Juniors
07:50 – Firouzja’s Struggles and Unfulfilled Potential
12:38 – Start of 2026 Top 10 Predictions
14:41 – Controversial Pick at #10
25:04 – Will Magnus Stay Ranked with Minimal Games?
33:32 – Debating the Top 5: Naka, Gukesh, Arjun, Fabi
46:59 – Final Dojo Composite Top 10 List for 2026
53:03 – Wrap-Up & Patreon Support Appeal -
EP 155 | What Made Norway Chess So Good?
12 juni 2025 · 43 min
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