The Chess Experience
Chess improvement as an adult is harder than it should be. Plus, the journey can sometimes feel too stressful and serious. This show aims to fix that by 1) interviewing experts who can offer clarity on the best ways to improve; and 2) giving you a heap of fun with “chess entertainment” shows that discuss chess culture, events, movies, etc. Most episodes feature a guest, but sometimes I'll do a solo show on a topic. This is all brought to you by me, Daniel Lona. I’m a dedicated chess amateur and...
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Episodes (266)
The Adult Improver Chess Life with Sam Canciobello
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How to Make Losing Less Painful In Chess w/ Daniel Lona
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WGM Jennifer Shahade: Her New Tactics Book, Appearing on Jeopardy, & Leaving US...
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Essential Chess Tips From 6 Books By NM Dan Heisman
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Elevating Your Chess With Great Women Players w/ WIM Luciana Morales
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Positional Play for Club Players w/ FM Nate Solon
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Make It Club-Player Friendly: Elite Events & Courses with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni
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Podcast Crossover: NM Ben Johnson on His New Book: Perpetual Chess Improvement
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Update on Podcast - We'll Be Back!
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A Rapid Rise to 2000 with Adult Improver Kamryn Hellman
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IM Dean Ippolito - Tales of a Premier Chess Coach & How To Manage Rating Deflati...
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FM Mike Klein: Building the Next Generation of Chess Players
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How To Maximize Your Time For Chess Improvement w/ GM Noël Studer
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South Africa's Chess Star: WIM Jesse February
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On the Rise: Streamer & Adult Improver, WCM Alexandra Prado
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A Reenergized Tournament Career with WGM Anna Zatonskih
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A Trio of Talents: Grandmaster, Educator, & Commentator w/ GM Daniel King
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Update: New Episodes & Upcoming Membership for The Chess Experience
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Two Decades of First-Rate Chess Journalism with Peter Doggers
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Adventures in Course Creating with NM Laura Smith
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Building a Dynamic Chess Life with Solveig, aka Rookie Redhead
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Top 8 Chess Lessons From A Successful Adult Improver w/ Stacia Pugh
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Overcoming Setbacks on Your Chess Journey w/ Daniel Lona
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From Harlem to Grandmaster Goals with IM Kassa Korley
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Expanding Connections in the Chess Community w/ WIM Lena Miladinovic
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Rapid Chess Growth with Jules Gambit
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Powerful Improvement Advice with IM David Pruess
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World Chess Championship Preview with FM Carsten Hansen
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What Makes A Good Chess Commentator With GM Jon Ludvig Hammer
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How to Study Endgames (for Club Players) w/ IM Yuriy Krykun
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Lessons & Lifestyle of a Pro Chess Player with IM Irina Bulmaga
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Quick Show & Health Update
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My Top 5 Chess Lessons of 2022 - Daniel Lona
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GM Ben Finegold - Streaming, Comedy, & Improvement Advice
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Holiday Update & Brief Message
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An Adult Improver Tale of Chess, Goals, & Rock & Roll with Amy Shaw
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Fighting Back From Losing Positions With NM Jeremy Kane
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Overcoming "Chess Burnout" With Omar Mills
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GM Irina Krush: The First & Only American Woman to Earn the GM Title
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The Romanian-American Powerhouse: WGM Sabina Foisor
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A Passion For Chess Without Loving the Game w/ GM Elisabeth Paehtz
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A Journey To Be The First US Black Woman Chess Master w/ Rochelle Ballantyne
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Teaching Openings & The Perils of Engine Game Analysis w/ IM Christof Sielecki
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How Emotions Can Cost You a Game with Daniel Lona
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Life Lessons From Chess & The Talent Myth With WIM Yuanling Yuan
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How Blitz Can Help, Time Management, & Trash-Talking w/ IM Greg Shahade
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Surprising Stories & Insights of a Joyful Chess Commentator w/ WGM Jovanka Housk...
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Optimizing Mental Strategies & Training Methods w/ NM Bryan Tillis
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Conquering US Women's Chess with IM Carissa Yip
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Angelika Valkova, Lady of 1.d4, the First of Her Name
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