Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

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1. Ep. 300 - Lessons Learned from 300 Episodes

   5 november 2026 · 1 uur 9 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I reflect upon the lessons that I’ve learned from 300 episodes of Chess Journeys. I discuss a wide range of topics and advice provided by my many guests. I discuss improvement methods that work, community, psychology, and much much more. Lees meer

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

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2. Ep. 299 Ben (1800 Chess.com / 1500 ECF)

   30 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ben. He has a fascinating take on chess improvement: we are mostly doing it wrong. His focus is on filling the bottom holes in your bucket or put another way, grabbing the low hanging fruit. He believes that most often these holes aren’t knowledge based. Instead they may be insta moving after opponent blunders or playing too fast in king pawn endings. Ben has designed software that identifies these patterns and is using it to improve his own game. We had a deep discussion about openings. He believes that the best opening for a titled player is not the best opening for you and I. Ben uses player databases, and plays what works at his level. It was a fun chat about going beyond the standard improvement techniques and finding new paths for improvement. Lees meer

   Ben’s Spicy Openings on Sale for $99 with code JOURNEYS - courses.chessbomb.store/spice-rack

   Ben’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessBootCamp

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

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3. Ep. 298 NM John Wright

   22 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 17 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with NM John Wright. He is the president of the San Gabriel Valley Chess Club. John talked about his 60 year history with chess. We discussed some of his first books, and how he learned chess long before the days of the internet. We talked about a wide range of topics such as kids in chess, streaks and slumps, teaching, and being a TD. John also discussed his journey to 2200. He reached 2150, but it took 7 more years to reach 2200! It was a great discussion covering many aspects of the chess journey. Lees meer

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4. Ep. 297 Dash (1650 Lichess)

   15 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Dash. We discussed his journey into chess. Dash has tried a lot of improvement techniques and most did not work for him. However, the Chessbrah opening video series worked. He has also spent a lot of time with Maia chess. We discussed why it is useful and how he uses it. Dash has even designed an app to use more of Maia’s features. We also chatted about his lack of time, which makes him unable to get in OTB games. Lees meer

   Dash’s Open Source Tools: https://github.com/Dash1971/maia-chess-android

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys
   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5. Ep. 296 Joe (1500 Chesscom)

   8 oktober 2026 · 58 min

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   Ascend Chess Discount: https://ascendchess.com/offer/JOURNEYS?tier=candidate Lees meer

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6. Ep. 295 Kyle (1900 USCF)

   1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 21 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kyle. We talked about his improvement journey and love for chess. Kyle started pre pandemic with videos and joy. He continued playing looking at openings, endings, and not many puzzles. We talked about chess coaching and how it influences his chess. We talked about chess marriage and what having a chess partner brings to his chess. Finally, we talked about his positive attitude when winning or losing. Lees meer

   https://chessalyz.ai/?ref=DrScull - 50% off for 3 months

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7. Ep. 294 Charlie (1700 USCF)

   24 september 2026 · 35 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Charlie. He gained 1000 rating points over the last 7 years!! We talked about the secret of his success. It primarily lies in playing chess. He’s also watched many Youtube videos both passively and actively. Now he’s wrestling with how to become more disciplined as he makes the next climb to 1800 and beyond. Lees meer

   https://chessalyz.ai/?ref=DrScull - 50% off for 3 months

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8. Ep. 293 Varun (1500 USCF)

   18 september 2026 · 1 uur 10 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Varun. We talked about his massive decision to retire and go chess full time. He talked about his progress since retiring and his motivation for the decision. We discussed coaching and his favorite resources. We talked about the joy of great tournaments and the pain of bad ones. We also discussed his chess website Chessalyz. Lees meer

   https://chessalyz.ai/?ref=DrScull - 50% off for 3 months

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9. Ep. 292 Bonus Episode: Southern California Open

   14 september 2026 · 30 min

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   This week on Chess Journeys, I recap my recent Southern California Open. It wasn't quite the crowning cap on the summer that I hoped it would be. But lessons were learned and chess was played. So it wasn't all bad. Lees meer

   Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

   chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

   Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

   Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

   My Chessable Course!

   https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

   Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

   https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

   My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

   Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

   I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

   If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

   As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

   Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10. Ep. 291 Don (1350 USCF)

    11 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

    Afspelen
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Don. He’s been having fun with chess since his first experiences in the 1970’s. We talked about the challenges of finding playing partners and improving at chess before the internet. We discussed the many clubs Don has attended over the years, including his favorite the St. Louis Chess Club. Don collects autographs and he told some stories about this process. We talked a bit about improvement, but this isn’t an obsession for Don in the last few years. This is a fun episode more focused on enjoying chess for what it is rather than accruing those precious rating points. Lees meer

    Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin

    chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website!

    Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20

    Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull

    My Chessable Course!

    https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/

    Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL

    https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE

    My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8

    Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/

    I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home

    If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5

    As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.

    Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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