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

Aug 24

EP 201 | Summer Update + FIDE Elections

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

1h 14m

Jul 10

EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen

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. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.t ... Show More

1h 20m

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

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

Sep 2022

Optimizing Mental Strategies & Training Methods w/ NM Bryan Tillis

035 It’s easy to think of chess improvement as only involving the study of specific areas of the game like strategy or openings.But there are other, critical parts to improvement, as well.Which is why I chat with NM Bryan Tillis and discuss: The importance of having a WHY for you ... Show More

50m 51s

Aug 2023

How To Maximize Your Time For Chess Improvement w/ GM Noël Studer

067 How should you spend your chess time if you want to improve? The problem for adult improvers isn’t always about having too little time or energy to get better. Often, the challenge is knowing how to use that time effectively. That’s where GM Noël Studer comes in to help us. A ... Show More

1h 5m

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

Mar 2025

EP 427- Key Chess Improvement Principles with GM Noël Studer: The Fallacy of Accuracy Scores, Leaky Roofs & Information Overload

GM Noël Studer is a two time Swiss National Champion turned blogger, course creator and chess trainer. Noël is also a regular guest on the podcast, and as an avid reader of his blog, I always have plenty of questions for him. This particular interview tackles questions like the f ... Show More

58m 21s

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

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

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

EP 122 | How To Structure Your Training