Ranked #1
Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego
Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego
In this episode, I discuss the psychology of draw offers, dealing with slumps, and the role of ego as they relate to che... Read more
28 Mar 2021
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24mins
Ranked #2
Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...
Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...
Here, I make the case that "The Amateur's Mind" by IM Jeremy Silman is the most important instructional chess book.Suppo... Read more
14 Mar 2021
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14mins
Ranked #3
Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments
Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments
I discuss the pros and cons of playing at your local chess club vs. entering major chess tournaments.
11 Mar 2021
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16mins
Ranked #4
Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater
Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater
We discuss cheating in chess...
6 Mar 2021
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14mins
Ranked #5
Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic
Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic
Musings about online chess and its increased popularity due to the pandemic.
6 Mar 2021
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15mins
Ranked #6
Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Amateur Player
Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Amateur Player
A discussion of chess openings for tournament play.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thechessangle)
6 Mar 2021
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15mins
Ranked #7
Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method
Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method
This episode make a case that the standard method of pairing players for chess tournaments, the Swiss System, is flawed,... Read more
6 Mar 2021
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11mins
Ranked #8
Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle
Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle
A brief intro to the podcast.
5 Mar 2021
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1min