Feb 2025

EP 142 | Kostya's Heresy

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. Get ChessDojo's ... Show More

42 m

Oct 15

EP 203 | 2026 Junior Draft

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. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - h ... Show More

1h 22m

Sep 11

EP 202 | Who Will Win The 2026 FIDE Olympiad?

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. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go ... Show More

1h 3m

Apr 2023

Powerful Improvement Advice with IM David Pruess

054 This episode features one of the three "senseis" of Chess Dojo, IM David Pruess, for a deep dive on a variety of chess topics. Whether it’s discussing if the latest World Championship is worthy of our time, or what he still wanted to contribute to chess after decades of being ... Show More

1h 11m

Feb 2024

Chess Coaching: What To Look For & Getting The Most From It w/ IM Yuriy Krykun

082 Many adult improvers ask this question at least once: Should I get a chess coach? This episode is designed to help you figure out what to look for in a coach and how to maximize the experience.Helping me discuss this topic is IM Yuriy Krykun.Yuriy is a well-known course creat ... Show More

51m 11s

Oct 2022

Teaching Openings & The Perils of Engine Game Analysis w/ IM Christof Sielecki

040 Few people today are creating as many highly praised chess courses as IM Christof Sielecki. Since the start of this podcast, I’ve looked forward to one day having him as a guest on the show. Now he’s here!His story may resonate with other adult improvers...It wasn’t until age ... Show More

1h 17m

Apr 2024

Adult Improver Pod: How To Make Progress with Limited Time & Should Club Players Coach? w/ Ono

089 It’s rare to see an adult club player make a career in chess. This week’s guest, Ono, has done just that. He started like many of us: inspired to dive into the game after watching the Queen’s Gambit. Which progressed into working studiously on his chess.Then, he embarked upon ... Show More

56m 34s

May 2023

Top 8 Chess Lessons From A Successful Adult Improver w/ Stacia Pugh

059 Need some inspiration on your chess journey from a fellow adult improver? This week’s guest is a powerhouse. Even though she didn’t begin chess until adulthood, Stacia Pugh has soared to 1800 USCF - and still rising!Plus, she’s attending OTB classical tournaments nearly every ... Show More

1h 6m

Aug 2022

Ditching Bad Chess Habits & Follower Q&As with Daniel Lona

032 Another chess journey update from your favorite podcast host! Every few months, I serve up a solo show that offers my latest insights and struggles, all from my hard-working path toward improvement.No matter your rating, you’ll find some snackable morsels of chess wisdom (eve ... Show More

32m 35s

Feb 2022

Overcoming Psychological Barriers in Chess with IM Yuriy Krykun

003 Sure, chess is a game of logic. But it’s also a game of emotions - both on and off the board. Often, the negative emotions that join us on our chess journey can get the best of us. This episode is designed to help you reduce their harmful impact on your game and enjoyment of ... Show More

41m 24s

Feb 2024

Five Essential Lessons From My Coaching with IM Andras Toth

080 What can you learn from a year of coaching from one of the world’s best chess coaches More than can ever be packed into a single podcast episode! BUT we cover the top five lessons I learned from IM Andras Toth - with Andras doing a deep dive into each one.Andras is an extraor ... Show More

1h 21m

Jan 2024

The Adult Improver Chess Life with Sam Canciobello

078 Dedicating three years of your life to chess as an adult is huge. Especially when it includes OTB classical tournaments and running a chess YouTube channel. That’s been the story of Sam Canciobello.Inspired by the Queen’s Gambit, her passion for chess - now in its fourth year ... Show More

1h 1m

Feb 2024

Life Lessons from Teaching my 7yr old Chess

In this CarCast I discuss teaching my son how to play chess, the lessons I want him to learn, and what we can all learn..

22m 34s

EP 119 | What Does it Take to Succeed in...