Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

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  1. EP 154 | Is Chess an eSport?

    9 juni 2025 · 1 uur 5 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess and GM Jesse Kraai question if chess is an E-Sport. What do you think?

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    00:03 – Chess joins Esports World Cup
    00:52 – Event format & prize money
    01:39 – Impact on Magnus Tour
    02:55 – Saudi Arabia controversy
    03:55 – Top 12 participants listed
    05:00 – Wildcard qualifiers
    07:07 – Ethics vs esport debate
    17:09 – Magnus’s business motives
    30:20 – Is chess a video game?
    37:08 – Audience split: old vs new
    43:14 – Support for freestyle chess
    48:08 – FIDE’s relevance at risk
    53:25 – Ambassadorship ethics
    59:46 – LGBTQ & inclusivity issues
    1:04:24 – Final thoughts & viewer poll

  2. EP 153 | How To Improve Your Positional Play w/ GM Aagaard

    27 mei 2025 · 1 uur 23 min

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    0:00 Intro
    1:51 How to improve your positional play
    6:05 Book recommendations
    8:18 Recognizing weaknesses in positional play
    12:22 How to work with a coach
    15:48 Killer Chess Training Camp
    20:15 How Aagaard learned positional play
    24:12 Certainty of action vs. certainty of outcome
    26:06 Working with Sam -Shankland
    29:58 Improving specific aspects of positional play
    31:52 Certainty of action vs. certainty of outcome
    35:16 How much should adult improvers play classical?
    39:35 Micro-pains
    45:46 How Renier Castellanos made GM
    50:11 What's the best process for reviewing your games?
    56:10 Solving simple tactics vs. difficult problems
    57:28 What is calculation
    1:05:17 Simple tactics vs. difficult problems
    1:11:56 The #1 rule of training
    1:14:00 The cycle of improvement
    1:19:08 Whats next for Killer Chess Training

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  3. EP 152 | Visualization and Aphantasia

    15 mei 2025 · 55 min

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    IM David Pruess has long been famous for reaching a high level in chess while having aphantasia. We talk about how this could be and what it says about visualization in chess.

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  4. EP 151 | Teaching Chess To Kids

    19 april 2025 · 52 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy are joined by NM Matan Prilletensky to discuss the details of how to teach chess to children, and what people should know when they're considering teaching chess to kids.

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    #chess #chesscoach

  5. EP 150 | DOJOVERSARY 5 - Origin Story

    16 april 2025 · 44 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai celebrate 5 years of ChessDojo with episode 150! ChessDojo's first video launched on March 14, 2020. The sensei talk about how the Dojo started, how it's evolved, and what's coming next in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Origin Story
    23:39 What's Next For Dojo

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    #chess #chesspodcast

  6. EP 149 | The Chess Revolution w/ Peter Doggers

    14 april 2025 · 1 uur 1 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about the book The Chess Revolution with guest journalist Peter Doggers on today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast!

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    #chess #chessbook

  7. EP 148 | State of Scholastic Chess with WFM Elizabeth Spiegel

    1 april 2025 · 51 min

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    The ChessDojo sensei GM Jesse Kraai and IM David Pruess sit down with WFM Elizabeth Speigel and talk about the state of scholastic chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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    #chess #chessmaster

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Scholastic Chess with WFM Elizabeth Spiegel
    15:33 Pedagogical Goals
    22:20 Chess as School Subject
    26:10 Brooklyn Castle and Bringing Chess Into Schools
    32:00 Chess and Deep Thinking
    39:13 The Impact of Chess on Children
    44:16 Do More Girls Play Chess Than Before?
    46:46 Strongest Players from WFM Spiegel's Program

  8. EP 147 | FIDE Ratings & The Stats of Cheating (ft. Dr. Kenneth Regan)

    25 maart 2025 · 1 uur 6 min

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    The Dojo talks with Dr. Kenneth Regan, who provides an analysis of FIDE ratings since the March 2024 rating boost.

    Also discussed is the topic of cheating -- how often it comes up and what it takes to catch one.

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    #chess

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 FIDE Rating Change with Dr. Kenneth Regan
    11:43 Rating Distortion and Performance Ratings
    47:50 Detecting Chess Cheating

  9. EP 146 | Is Chess 99% Tactics?

    14 maart 2025 · 57 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk about chess tactics and whether chess is really 99% tactics in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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    #chesstactics #chessstrategy

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Is Chess 99% Tactics?
    14:22 Calculation vs Evaluation
    31:10 Strategy and Story
    40:52 Strategy vs Positional Play
    49:31 100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know
    51:37 What's Most Important for Under 1250 Elo?
    54:47 Chess and Go

  10. EP 145 | Does Freestyle Chess Have A Future?

    7 maart 2025 · 57 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, and recent and ongoing issues between FIDE and Freestyle Chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    Chapters:

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Freestlye Chess, FIDE, and Magnus
    2:40 Do Fans Like Freestyle Chess?
    8:36 Will Kids Get Into Freestyle Chess?
    16:54 Looking at the Data
    26:18 Magnus Carlsen and Freestyle Chess
    54:40 Wrap-Up

  11. EP 144 | Online vs. OTB Chess

    25 februari 2025 · 59 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss the differences and pros vs cons between Online Chess and Over the Board (OTB) Chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    Chapters:

    0:00 Online vs OTB Chess
    15:50 Anecdotes
    25:21 Using Boards for Online Chess
    29:17 Blitz Chess
    32:08 Thinking Online vs OTB
    42:37 Being Too Online
    46:09 Discrepancies Between Online and OTB Chess

  12. EP 143 | Who Will Qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates?

    21 februari 2025 · 38 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss who will qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates cycle in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    Chapters:
    0:00 Who Will Qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Cycle?
    1:12 FIDE Candidate Cycle Rating Spot Changes
    8:50 FIDE Cycle Results
    14:37 Points and Tie-Breaks
    18:11 Jesse's List
    19:20 Top 6 from the 2024 FIDE Circuit
    31:44 This Coming Year in Chess

  13. EP 142 | Kostya's Heresy

    12 februari 2025 · 42 min

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    The sensei debate Kostya’s controversial claim that all major chess tournaments should switch to rapid, exploring its potential impact on classical chess, player improvement, tournament structure, and fan engagement, ultimately leaving Jesse and David unconvinced. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    Chapters:
    00:00 – Introduction – Discussion on Kostya’s controversial quote about switching major tournaments to rapid.
    01:16 – Context of the Quote – Explanation that it was a short Q&A answer, not a detailed proposal.
    03:18 – Future of Classical Chess – Kostya argues that classical chess may become obsolete over time.
    04:06 – Online Growth vs. OTB Decline – Discussion on why rapid and Blitz are growing online but not in classical tournaments.
    06:06 – Opening Preparation Issues – Classical chess demands extensive opening prep, making it less enjoyable for some players.
    10:25 – Classical for Beginners, Rapid for Pros? – Kostya suggests longer time controls are useful for improvement but not ideal for elite event…

  14. EP 141 | The Psychology of Goals w/ Dr. Joel Sneed

    6 februari 2025 · 1 uur 18 min

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    Dr. Joel Sneed, a psychologist and dedicated adult chess improver, discusses the challenges of learning chess later in life, his struggles with perfectionism and obsession over openings, and how psychological techniques like ACT and CBT can help manage chess-related anxiety. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    Chapters:
    00:00 – Introduction to Dojo Talks; guest Dr. Joel Sneed's background in psychology and chess.
    00:38 – Discussion on Sneed’s chess journey, starting late and reaching a 2000+ rating.
    01:54 – Sneed’s transition from Freudian psychoanalysis to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and ACT therapy.
    03:49 – Adapting to new technology as an older adult and learning struggles.
    05:57 – Comparison between changes in psychology and changes in chess over time.
    13:54 – Sneed’s crisis moment: forgetting opening prep in a Blitz game and quitting chess.
    17:11 – The frustration of learning but failing to apply knowledge in real games.
    33:15 – Dealing with an "action crisis"—considering quitting chess and reev…

  15. EP 140 | Should There Be A SuperGM Title

    31 januari 2025 · 46 min

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    The sensei debate whether FIDE should introduce an official Super-GM title, discussing its potential requirements, the impact of rating inflation, and how chess titles should evolve to reflect modern competitive standards. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

  16. EP 139 | Who Decides The World Championship? ft. GM Jacob Aagaard

    23 januari 2025 · 2 uur

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    The sensei are joined by GM Jacok Aagaard to discuss who decides the world championship. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    Chapters

    [00:00] - Introduction
    [01:06] - Historical Tradition
    [02:19] - 1990s Split Era
    [04:54] - Kasparov vs. FIDE
    [07:49] - Counting World Champions
    [15:37] - Importance of Qualification
    [28:46] - Reunification Match (2006)
    [36:28] - Critique of Recent Cycles
    [45:22] - Who is a World Champion?
    [56:01] - Modern Challenges in Defining Champions
    [1:08:22] - Expiration of Lineage
    [1:37:07] - Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi Match Issues
    [1:55:26] - Freestyle Chess World Championship
    [2:00:05] - Conclusion

  17. EP 138 | Top 5 Chess Authors

    22 januari 2025 · 48 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy rank the top five greatest chess authors of all time in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Ranking The 5 Greatest Chess Authors of All Time
    3:45 Categories of Chess Authors
    6:08 Jesse's No. 5 Pick
    7:05 David's No. 5 Pick
    11:24 Kostya's No. 5 Pick
    12:47 Kostya's No. 4 Pick
    13:50 David's No. 4 Pick
    15:39 Jesse's No. 4 Pick
    17:17 Jesse's No. 3 Pick
    18:07 David's No. 3 Pick
    20:55 Kostya's No. 3 Pick
    23:43 Greatest Course Makers Episode?
    25:55 Kostya's No. 2 Pick
    28:04 David's No. 2 Pick
    29:34 Jesse's No. 2 Pick
    31:19 Jesse's No. 1 Pick
    34:03 David's No. 1 Pick
    38:04 Kostya's No. 1 Pick
    41:01 ChessDojo's Greatest 5 Chess Authors of All Time
    43:15 Magnus Carlsen's Output
    47:21 Follow ChessDojo

  18. EP 137 | Should Beginners Study Openings w/ GM Hammer

    15 januari 2025 · 1 uur 12 min

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    GM Jon Ludvig Hammer joins the sensei on this Dojo Talks to discuss whether beginners should study openings, and if so, how much? Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    00:01 – Introduction and welcome to GM Hammer; discussion about his new Chessable course.
    01:33 – Overview of the debate: Should beginners study openings?
    02:21 – Hammer’s argument for teaching openings to beginners for motivation and familiarity.
    03:35 – Defining "beginner" and the target audience for Hammer's course (800–1300 Chess.com rapid rating).
    05:00 – Differences in chess ratings across platforms (Chess.com vs. Lichess) and their relevance to the debate.
    07:28 – Hammer explains the importance of enjoying chess and using openings as a "cheat code" for improvement.
    09:05 – When Hammer believes opening study is most beneficial (during stagnation or motivation slumps).
    14:15 – Jesse’s perspective: Most mistakes at lower levels occur in the middle or endgame, not in the opening.
    15:55 – Importance of board vision and avoiding hanging pieces…

  19. EP 136 | 2024 World Rapid & Blitz w/ GM Hammer

    4 januari 2025 · 53 min

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    The sensei are joined by GM Jon Ludvig Hammer to discuss the 2024 World Rapid Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen's controversial decision to split the championship title with Ian Nepomniachtchi, drawing significant criticism for bending competition rules and setting a troubling precedent. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    00:00 Introduction of GM Jon Ludvig Hammer and his Chessable course.
    00:37 Overview of the Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen.
    01:16 Discussion on Abdusattorov’s rise and breakout performances.
    02:32 Controversy over Magnus and Nepomniachtchi sharing the title.
    03:15 Social media and fan perspectives on the shared title.
    04:08 Hammer’s stance on sportsmanship and breaking rules.
    08:21 Comparison to past events and "Grandmaster draws."
    12:20 Speculation on Magnus’s motivations for sharing the title.
    29:03 Hammer’s view on Magnus’s current career and form.
    34:15 FIDE’s role in allowing the title to be shared.
    41:04 Freestyle Chess and its rivalry with FIDE.
    48:22 Final thoughts on Ma…

  20. EP 135 | Denimgate

    30 december 2024 · 57 min

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    Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the controversy around "DenimGate," involving Magnus Carlsen's disqualification from the World Rapid Tournament due to dress code violations, with broader implications for tensions between Carlsen, FIDE, and Freestyle chess organizers. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    00:05 - Introduction to "DenimGate," the controversy involving Magnus Carlsen, jeans, and dress code violations during the World Blitz Championship.
    00:46 - Context about prior conflicts and drama between Magnus, FIDE, and freestyle chess.
    01:48 - Explanation of the tension between freestyle chess organizers and FIDE over the rights to world championships in alternate formats like Fischer Random.
    03:04 - Analysis of Magnus Carlsen’s career stage and his challenges finding motivation as his dominance wanes.
    05:01 - Magnus’s focus on rapid and blitz chess over classical formats and his struggle with recent tournament results.
    07:14 - Freestyle chess’s plans to run a championship tour with significant funding a…

  21. EP 134 | FIDE vs. Freestyle Drama

    30 december 2024 · 59 min

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    GM Kraai, IM Pruess, and IM Kavutskiy discuss the conflict between FIDE and the Freestyle Chess Association over the legitimacy and rights to organize Chess 960 (Fischer Random) events, with players like Magnus Carlsen spearheading Freestyle's efforts to revitalize the format. The sensei discuss fan interest, FIDE's waning control, and the broader implications for chess traditions and alternative formats. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    00:00 - Introduction
    00:40 - Overview of the Drama
    01:13 - Hosts' Opinions on Chess 960
    02:58 - Freestyle Chess Organization's Efforts
    07:27 - Fan Interest and Chess 960’s Appeal
    08:28 - Freestyle’s Announcement and FIDE’s Response
    12:27 - Magnus and Hikaru's Potential Withdrawal
    17:07 - Presentation and Fan Engagement
    20:14 - FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess: Rights Dispute
    25:51 - Importance of Event Longevity
    39:36 - Freestyle Chess: Future Challenges
    57:08 - The Ideal Resolution

  22. EP 133 | 2024 World Chess Championship Recap

    17 december 2024 · 1 uur 13 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai recap the 2024 World Chess Championship match between defending champion GM Ding Liren and challenger GM Gukesh D in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 New Book Announcement

    :02 ChessDojo Streaming the Match

    3:55 Predictions vs Reality

    14:02 How Would This World Championship Rank?

  23. EP 132 | Who Will Win the 2024 World Chess Championship?

    25 november 2024 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Who will win the 2024 World Chess Championship between GM Ding Liren and GM Gukesh D? GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss who will be the next World Chess Champion, the format for the match, and whether the match will be close or a blowout in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

  24. EP 131 | The Top 5 World Chess Championship Matches Of All-Time

    22 november 2024 · 31 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai finish their series of ranking the best World Chess Championship matches ever with a discussion and ranking of the top 5 World Chess Championship matches of all time. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

  25. EP 130 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 3: Modern Era (1993-2023)

    19 november 2024 · 1 uur 35 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy continue their series of ranking every World Chess Championship match ever in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Lees meer

    Featuring champions and challengers like Garry Kasparov, Nigel Short, Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Peter Leko, Veselin Topalov, Boris Gelfand, Magnus Carlsen, Sergey Karjakin, Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Ding Liren.

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  26. EP 129 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 2: Soviet Era (1951-1990)

    18 november 2024 · 1 uur 38 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy continue their series of ranking every World Chess Championship match ever in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Lees meer

    Part 2 focuses on the time after World War II, the Soviet Era of chess between 1951 and 1990, with matches involving Mikhail Botvinnik, Vasily Smyslov, David Bronstein, Mikhail Tal, Tigran Petrosian, Boris Spassky, Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov, Viktor Korchnoi, and Garry Kasparov.

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    #chess #chesstraining

  27. EP 128 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 1: pre-FIDE (1834-1937)

    15 november 2024 · 1 uur 41 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy rank every world chess championship match there has ever been! Which world championship match-up was the greatest? Let's talk about it today on Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Part 1: Before FIDE (1834 - 1937). Lees meer

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  28. EP 127 | Should Draws Be Scored Differently?

    11 november 2024 · 49 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss whether draws in chess should be scored differently - such as using the Soccer/Football or Venceslav Rutar scoring systems - and what impact it might have on the chess world in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Lees meer

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  29. EP 126 | Ranking The Top 10 U.S. Players of All Time

    6 november 2024 · 1 uur 14 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai rank the top 10 U.S. chess players of all time in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Lees meer

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    #chess #chesstraining

  30. EP 125 | The 2024 Junior Draft

    5 november 2024 · 42 min

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  31. EP 124 | The Kramnik-Danya Situation

    4 november 2024 · 23 min

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  32. EP 123 | October Chess Drama

    21 oktober 2024 · 51 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about all of the big drama happening in the chess world at the 2024 U.S. Chess Championship and Spanish Team Championship in October this year on today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast!

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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Drama in Spain and the U.S. Chess Championship
    1:15 Kirill Shevchenko Chess Drama
    16:52 Cheating in the Chess World
    23:52 Christopher Yoo Chess Drama
    33:13 Protocol at the Saint Louis Chess Club
    40:20 How It Affects the Tournament
    42:16 Status of Saint Louis with Lichess and Chess.com
    46:27 Relationship with Chess and Wellbeing

  33. EP 122 | How To Structure Your Training

    16 oktober 2024 · 54 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk details about how to structure your chess training in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo Podcast.

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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 How to Structure Your Chess Training
    1:35 How Should the Average Person Schedule Their Chess Training?
    18:04 How Many Hours to Spend Per Chess Topic
    36:35 How to Choose Your Focus
    40:03 Allocating Hours for Chess Training
    51:40 New Things Coming to the Training Program
    52:49 Closing Thoughts

  34. EP 121 | Most Influential Chess Books

    10 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 11 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss and rate the most influential chess books in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast!

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Ranking the 5 Most Influential Chess Books
    3:38 Jesse's No. 5 Pick
    8:20 David's No. 5 Pick
    13:24 Kostya's No.5 Pick
    17:08 Kostya's No. 4 Pick
    22:40 David's No. 4 Pick
    25:37 Jesse's No. 4 Pick
    26:50 Jesse's No. 3 Pick
    29:43 David's No. 3 Pick
    32:00 Kostya's No. 3 Pick
    35:03 Kostya's No. 2 Pick
    39:16 David's No. 2 Pick
    44:14 Jesse's No. 2 Pick
    48:39 Jesse's No. 1 Pick
    51:45 David's No. 1 Pick
    57:57 Kostya's No. 1 Pick
    1:00:01 Reflecting on the List
    1:02:10 Honorable Mentions
    1:09:14 Final Rankings

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  35. EP 120 | 2024 Olympiad Recap

    8 oktober 2024 · 58 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai recap the 2024 Chess Olympiad in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo Podcast!

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Intro to the 2024 Budapest Olympiad
    0:35 Joys and Challenges of Going In Person
    3:23 India, Uzbekistan, and Gukesh D
    19:29 Kostya's Experience with a Press Pass
    24:46 Ding Liren's Wellbeing
    28:25 If Hikaru Nakamura Had Played
    34:56 Money in the Olympiad
    40:21 Chess Politics at the Olympiad
    45:22 Is the Magnus Carlsen Era Over?
    51:31 Magnus Carlsen vs Gukesh D
    52:58 Which Country Will Dominate Chess?

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  36. EP 119 | What Does it Take to Succeed in Senior Chess

    30 juli 2024 · 1 uur 7 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the world of senior chess, the 2024 U.S. Senior Chess Championship, and what it takes to succeed in senior chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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    Chapters
    0:00 Introduction
    2:32 Part 1 - The Advent of Senior Chess
    23:15 Part 2 - Succeeding at Senior Chess
    1:03:10 Conclusion

    #chess

  37. EP 118 | Advice for Young Chess Professionals ft. GM Sam Shankland

    25 juni 2024 · 1 uur 3 min

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    GM Sam Shankland, GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk about what it takes to have a career in chess, whether as a tournament player or chess content creator, in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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    0:00 Can You Make a Career in Chess?
    4:50 Making a Living Without Damaging Your Chess
    23:20 How Much Money Do Top Chess Players Make From Tournaments?
    29:30 Career as Content Creator vs Competitive Chess Player
    33:34 Income at 2600 vs 2650 vs 2700 FIDE
    35:00 Negotiating for Tournament Conditions
    39:04 Differences with Age
    45:46 Work Life Balance in Chess
    47:29 What Are Sam's Goals?
    50:43 Impact of Going to College
    57:30 Coaching for Aspiring Chess Players

    #chess

  38. EP 117 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2025?

    10 juni 2024 · 1 uur 3 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy forecast who will be the top 10 FIDE rated chess players in June 2025 in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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    Chapters
    0:00 Intro
    3:29 2024 Juniors
    10:06 Current FIDE Top 10 in June 2024
    13:40 Number 10
    19:46 Number 9
    23:13 Number 8
    30:07 Number 7
    33:12 Number 6
    38:46 Number 5
    41:16 Number 4
    44:06 Number 3
    47:41 Number 2
    52:01 Number 1
    55:04 Shake Ups in the Top 10 and Averaging Scores`
    59:42 Combined Rankings

    #chess

  39. EP 116 | Do World Champions Lose Their Minds?

    17 mei 2024 · 1 uur 13 min

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    On today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast, GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the impact of the FIDE World Chess Championship circuit on mental health and the sanity of those who endure it.

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  40. EP 115 | 2026 FIDE Cycle Drama

    13 mei 2024 · 56 min

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    IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about all of the drama and projections brewing for the 2026 FIDE candidates, as well as FIDE's new path to get to the 2026 Candidates Tournament in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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  41. EP 114 | 2024 FIDE Candidates Recap

    26 april 2024 · 59 min

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    Dive into the drama and surprises of the FIDE 2024 Candidates! Join us for live breakdowns and deep dives into each game. Subscribe for more thrilling chess content! GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy recap the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament and its surprise outcome in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

    Whether you're rooting for the underdogs or chess legends, there's something here for you. Watch as we unravel the pivotal blunders and brilliant plays that defined this championship, featuring unexpected victors and nail-biting finishes. Don't miss our analysis on the youngest ever candidate from India and his journey to face Ding Liren.

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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:03 - Initial thoughts
    5:55 - Time Control
    9:18 - Gukesh: World's New Number 2?
    17:54 - Gukesh's Future in Chess
    26:25 - The Future of Classical Chess
    28:13 - Analyzing the Candidates System
    35:45 - End of Magnus Carlsen's Era
    44:54 - Chess Predictions Reviewed
    48:04 - Last Chance Qualifiers in Chess
    51:30 - FIDE Grand Prix and World Cup Discussion
    56:08 - Ding Liren vs Gukesh D

    #chess

  42. EP 113 | The Great Eval Bar Debate (feat. GM Hammer)

    15 april 2024 · 1 uur 21 min

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    Special guest GM Jon Ludvig Hammer joins the Dojo to discuss the ongoing "eval bar" war that has taken the chess world by storm.

    This show was streamed live to Twitch on 4/12/2024, at the exact half-way mark of the 2024 FIDE Candidates,

    0:00 Intro
    2:58 2024 FIDE Candidates - 1st Half Thoughts
    14:28 Eval Bar Debate
    1:13:28 Final Thoughts

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  43. BONUS Episode: 2024 FIDE Women's Candidates

    8 april 2024 · 9 min

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    Recorded at the end of last week's Dojo Talks, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about women's chess and the upcoming 2024 FIDE Women's Candidates to determine who will face the current Women's World Chess Champion, GM Ju Wenjun.

    Dojoer Sam, aka BKKchess, gives her take on the Women's event here: https://youtu.be/O8XKCQn97CI?si=UCg4oj_MsrPjys4 And will be providing coverage throughout the event.

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    CHAPTERS:
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    1:54 - Women's Chess Tournaments

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  44. EP 112 | Ranking the 2024 FIDE Candidates

    1 april 2024 · 56 min

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    Who will be the next World Chess Champion? How do the 2024 FIDE Candidates stack up? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess weigh in and rank the 2024 FIDE Candidates.

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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:55 - Initial Thoughts on 2024 Candidates
    7:32 - Ranking the 2024 Candidates
    11:39 - Nijat Abasov
    12:54 - Vidit Gujrathi
    17:33 - Gukesh D.
    22:12 - Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
    25:17 - Ian Nepomniachtchi
    32:15 - Alireza Firouzja
    38:44 - Hikaru Nakamura
    45:15 - Fabiano Caruana
    52:52 - ChessDojo Membership Promo
    53:44 - Bonus questions

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  45. EP 111 | Openings

    18 maart 2024 · 56 min

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    The Dojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai) discuss openings and blitz chess in this podcast episode of Dojo Talks. This episode dives into the critical aspects of chess study, particularly the emphasis on openings and the allure yet potential pitfalls of blitz chess. We also explore the balance between studying chess for enjoyment versus serious improvement. Whether a beginner under 1500 or an advancing player, this discussion sheds light on how to approach chess study effectively.

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    0:50 - Importance of Studying Openings
    3:45 - Opening Study: Fun vs Compulsion
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    14:01 - Active vs Passive Learning Strategies
    18:35 - Chess Engines and Opening Preparation
    22:48 - Optimal Time for Opening Study
    23:39 - Global Trends in Opening Study
    28:10 - Ideal Level to Begin Opening Study
    30:50 - Effective Opening Study Techniques
    32:50 - Blitz for Opening Practice
    38:20 - Risks of Blit…

  46. EP 110 | The FIDE Rating Boost ft. ChessNumbers

    5 maart 2024 · 1 uur 17 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and ChessNumbers (Tai Pruce-Zimmerman) talk about the FIDE rating conversion/update and deflation, and the statistics and math involved.

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    0:00 Chess Rating Deflation and FIDE's Rating Boost
    7:28 Minimum Ratings and National/Local Ratings
    15:54 How Many Points Were Just Added?
    24:51 How Will This Affect High Rated Players?
    34:44 Is It Easier or Harder to Gain Rating?
    48:54 ChessDojo Training Program Changes

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  47. EP 109 | Ranking the Best Money Spent on Chess

    5 maart 2024 · 1 uur 40 min

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    Not sure how to spend money on chess? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess rank the best and worst ways you can spend your money on chess, and share what they believe are the top investments in chess.

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    0:00 How The Episode Will Go
    3:07 Books
    9:13 Camps
    16:00 Tournaments
    26:49 Coaching
    34:23 Courses
    41:10 Online Programs
    46:57 Clubs
    53:08 Chess.com
    1:02:19 Group Classes
    1:05:11 Free Content
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    1:22:38 Online Sites
    1:25:28 Nice Chess Sets
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    1:37:26 Ranking Recap

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  48. EP 108 | Spaced Repetition

    21 februari 2024 · 57 min

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    The ChessDojo sensei, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai, talk about using spaced repetition in chess training (the next topic from NM Ben Johnson's book, "Perpetual Chess Improvement"). Get your copy of Ben's book here: https://amzn.to/3I3PjrM. Lees meer

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    0:00 Spaced Repetition, or The Spacing Effect
    5:05 How to Use Spaced Repetition
    28:24 Repetition in the Dojo Training Program
    48:31 Intensity of Study
    51:56 Final Points and What's to Come

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  49. EP 107 | The Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge

    19 februari 2024 · 1 uur 2 min

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    IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about Magnus Carlsen's tournament, the Freestyle Chess GOAT Challenge, the future of Chess 960/Fischer Random/Freestyle Chess, World Champion Ding Liren's performance, and much more in today's episode of the ChessDojo podcast, Dojo Talks!

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    0:00 What is the Freestyle Chess GOAT Challenge?
    2:29 Thoughts on the Name
    6:34 Why The Colored Jackets?
    8:17 Format of the Event
    9:33 Will Freestyle Chess Take Over?
    21:24 Knockout Matches
    24:22 Who Gets to Compete
    26:28 What Should Chess 960/Fischer Random/Freestyle Chess Be Called?
    29:58 How Are the Players Performing?
    30:59 Ding Liren’s Performance
    38:57 Magnus Carlsen’s Performance
    40:28 Can You Be Much Better or Worse at Variants?
    47:54 Will Fischer Random Take Off?

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  50. EP 106 | Once Great Chess Companies

    12 februari 2024 · 54 min

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    GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about chess companies that were once great. Lees meer

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