118 GM Susan Polgar is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. She became the first-ever woman to earn the GM title by rating and norms. By age 15, she became the highest-rated female chess player on the planet. In 1996, she became the Women’s World Champion and the first-ever player to earn the Triple Crown: holding the world title in all formats: blitz, rapid, and cl ... Show More
Apr 2025
Are There Too Many Drawbacks to OTB Tournaments? A Chat w/ FM Nate Solon
122 You hear the positives of competing in OTB classical events all the time (including from me on this podcast). And their improvement benefits are undeniable. However, they have some serious downsides: money, time, and energy, just to name a few. To the point where I’ve become ... Show More
54m 16s
Aug 2024
Ep470 - Levy Rozman | GothamChess: The Internet's Chess Teacher
<p>Levy Rozman aka GothamChess, the creator behind the most subscribed-to chess channel on YouTube, discusses his New York Times bestseller "How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond." Filled with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, t ... Show More
59 m
Jan 2020
EP.160 - Antonio Radić (aka Agadmator)
This week it is my honor to be joined by Antonio Radić, the creator of the most popular Youtube Chess Channel in the world, Agadmator’s Chess Channel! In about 3 years, Agadmator has taken his channel from 0 to an astounding 539,000 subscribers! In our conversation, Agadmator tak ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2023
EP 84 | Will AI Replace Chess Coaching?
AI, the invisible grandmaster, is changing the game of chess. Join the ChessDojo sensei - IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai - in talking about the impact of artificial intelligence in chess and life. 0:00 Intro 4:15 Can AI give meaningful chess feedback? 21 ... Show More
53m 13s
Feb 2025
EP 420- Nikolaos Ntirlis- Opening & Engine Advice from a Top Theoretician, Author, and Correspondence Player
Nikolaos Ntirlis is a Correspondence chess champion, and computer engineer who has become well known in the chess world for his vast opening expertise. Nikolaos is quite skilled at finding original opening ideas, and has grown popular through his books, and by highlighting new op ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Vidit Gujrathi’s Wedding Announcement! Not Accepting Rishtas Anymore 💍 | It's Official!
What happens when a chess grandmaster makes the biggest move of his life—and it’s not on the board? 🤯 Vidit Gujrathi, India’s 30th Grandmaster, has checkmated every opponent, but has someone finally checkmated him? Born in Nashik, to doctor parents, Vidit’s chess journey began a ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2025
EP 163 | Blitz Specialists
This Dojo Talks explores what makes some players stronger at blitz than others, contrasting calculation-based vs. intuitive styles, online vs. over-the-board skills, and the role of premoves, time management, and tricky opening repertoires. The sensei also discuss the rise of a “ ... Show More
1h 7m