GM Jesse Kraai - Podcast Details

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Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 154 | Is Chess an eSport?Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Use Code DOJO before June 15th 2025 to get 40% off your first month at the Dojo! IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess and GM Jesse Kraai question if chess is an E-Sport. What do you think? Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of...2025-06-091h 05

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 151 | Teaching Chess To KidsJoin the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy are joined by NM Matan Prilletensky to discuss the details of how to teach chess to children, and what people should know when they're considering teaching chess to kids. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all...2025-04-1952 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 150 | DOJOVERSARY 5 - Origin StoryJoin the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai celebrate 5 years of ChessDojo with episode 150! ChessDojo's first video launched on March 14, 2020. The sensei talk about how the Dojo started, how it's evolved, and what's coming next in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements...2025-04-1644 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 149 | The Chess Revolution w/ Peter DoggersWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about the book The Chess Revolution with guest journalist Peter Doggers on today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more...2025-04-141h 00

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 148 | State of Scholastic Chess with WFM Elizabeth SpiegelWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop The ChessDojo sensei GM Jesse Kraai and IM David Pruess sit down with WFM Elizabeth Speigel and talk about the state of scholastic chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies...2025-04-0151 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 147 | FIDE Ratings & The Stats of Cheating (ft. Dr. Kenneth Regan)Join the Dojo! https://www.chessdojo.club The Dojo talks with Dr. Kenneth Regan, who provides an analysis of FIDE ratings since the March 2024 rating boost. Also discussed is the topic of cheating -- how often it comes up and what it takes to catch one. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com...2025-03-251h 05

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 146 | Is Chess 99% Tactics?Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk about chess tactics and whether chess is really 99% tactics in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our...2025-03-1456 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 145 | Does Freestyle Chess Have A Future?GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, and recent and ongoing issues between FIDE and Freestyle Chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patr...2025-03-0757 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 144 | Online vs. OTB ChessGM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss the differences and pros vs cons between Online Chess and Over the Board (OTB) Chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com...2025-02-2559 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 143 | Who Will Qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates?GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss who will qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates cycle in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/c...2025-02-2138 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 142 | Kostya's HeresyThe 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 first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreo...2025-02-1242 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 141 | The Psychology of Goals w/ Dr. Joel SneedDr. Joel Sneed, a psychologist and dedicated adult chess improver, discusses the challenges of learning chess later in life, his struggles with perfectionism and obsession over openings, and how psychological techniques like ACT and CBT can help manage chess-related anxiety. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? ...2025-02-061h 18

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 140 | Should There Be A SuperGM TitleThe sensei debate whether FIDE should introduce an official Super-GM title, discussing its potential requirements, the impact of rating inflation, and how chess titles should evolve to reflect modern competitive standards. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - htt...2025-01-3146 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 139 | Who Decides The World Championship? ft. GM Jacob AagaardThe sensei are joined by GM Jacok Aagaard to discuss who decides the world championship. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more...2025-01-232h 00

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 138 | Top 5 Chess AuthorsGM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy rank the top five greatest chess authors of all time in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://strea...2025-01-2248 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 137 | Should Beginners Study Openings w/ GM HammerGM Jon Ludvig Hammer joins the sensei on this Dojo Talks to discuss whether beginners should study openings, and if so, how much? Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find a...2025-01-151h 12

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 136 | 2024 World Rapid & Blitz w/ GM HammerThe sensei are joined by GM Jon Ludvig Hammer to discuss the 2024 World Rapid Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen's controversial decision to split the championship title with Ian Nepomniachtchi, drawing significant criticism for bending competition rules and setting a troubling precedent. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the chan...2025-01-0452 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 135 | DenimgateJesse, David, and Kostya discuss the controversy around "DenimGate," involving Magnus Carlsen's disqualification from the World Rapid Tournament due to dress code violations, with broader implications for tensions between Carlsen, FIDE, and Freestyle chess organizers. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com...2024-12-3056 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 134 | FIDE vs. Freestyle DramaGM Kraai, IM Pruess, and IM Kavutskiy discuss the conflict between FIDE and the Freestyle Chess Association over the legitimacy and rights to organize Chess 960 (Fischer Random) events, with players like Magnus Carlsen spearheading Freestyle's efforts to revitalize the format. The sensei discuss fan interest, FIDE's waning control, and the broader implications for chess traditions and alternative formats. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.ch...2024-12-3059 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 133 | 2024 World Chess Championship RecapIM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai recap the 2024 World Chess Championship match between defending champion GM Ding Liren and challenger GM Gukesh D in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patr...2024-12-171h 13

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 132 | Who Will Win the 2024 World Chess Championship?Who will win the 2024 World Chess Championship between GM Ding Liren and GM Gukesh D? GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss who will be the next World Chess Champion, the format for the match, and whether the match will be close or a blowout in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to suppo...2024-11-251h 04

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 131 | The Top 5 World Chess Championship Matches Of All-TimeIM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai finish their series of ranking the best World Chess Championship matches ever with a discussion and ranking of the top 5 World Chess Championship matches of all time. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our...2024-11-2231 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 130 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 3: Modern Era (1993-2023)GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy continue their series of ranking every World Chess Championship match ever in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Featuring champions and challengers like Garry Kasparov, Nigel Short, Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Peter Leko, Veselin Topalov, Boris Gelfand, Magnus Carlsen, Sergey Karjakin, Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Ding Liren. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want...2024-11-191h 35

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 129 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 2: Soviet Era (1951-1990)GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy continue their series of ranking every World Chess Championship match ever in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Part 2 focuses on the time after World War II, the Soviet Era of chess between 1951 and 1990, with matches involving Mikhail Botvinnik, Vasily Smyslov, David Bronstein, Mikhail Tal, Tigran Petrosian, Boris Spassky, Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov, Viktor Korchnoi, and Garry Kasparov. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo ...2024-11-181h 37

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 128 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 1: pre-FIDE (1834-1937)GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy rank every world chess championship match there has ever been! Which world championship match-up was the greatest? Let's talk about it today on Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Part 1: Before FIDE (1834 - 1937). Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessd...2024-11-151h 41

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 127 | Should Draws Be Scored Differently?GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss whether draws in chess should be scored differently - such as using the Soccer/Football or Venceslav Rutar scoring systems - and what impact it might have on the chess world in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/ches...2024-11-1148 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 126 | Ranking The Top 10 U.S. Players of All TimeIM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai rank the top 10 U.S. chess players of all time in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our...2024-11-061h 13

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 125 | The 2024 Junior DraftIM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai have their 2024 Junior Draft on today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/c...2024-11-0542 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 124 | The Kramnik-Danya SituationGM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk about the ongoing situation between GM Daniel Naroditsky and GM Vladimir Kramnik on today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplie...2024-11-0422 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 123 | October Chess Drama Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about all of the big drama happening in the chess world at the 2024 U.S. Chess Championship and Spanish Team Championship in October this year on today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https...2024-10-2151 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 122 | How To Structure Your TrainingWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk details about how to structure your chess training in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo Podcast. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storef...2024-10-1654 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 121 | Most Influential Chess BooksJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss and rate the most influential chess books in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! CHAPTERS 0:00 Ranking the 5 Most Influential Chess Books 3:38 Jesse's No. 5 Pick 8:20 David's No. 5 Pick 13:24 Kostya's No.5 Pick 17:08 Kostya's No. 4 Pick 22:40 David's No. 4 Pick 25:37 Jesse's No. 4 Pick 26:50 Jesse's No. 3 Pick 29:43 David's No. 3 Pick 32:00 Kostya's No. 3 Pi...2024-10-101h 11

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 120 | 2024 Olympiad RecapJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai recap the 2024 Chess Olympiad in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo Podcast! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro to the 2024 Budapest Olympiad 0:35 Joys and Challenges of Going In Person 3:23 India, Uzbekistan, and Gukesh D 19:29 Kostya's Experience with a Press Pass 24:46 Ding Liren's Wellbeing 28:25 If Hikaru Nakamura Had Played 34:56 Money in the Olympiad 40:21 Chess Politics at the...2024-10-0857 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 119 | What Does it Take to Succeed in Senior ChessJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the world of senior chess, the 2024 U.S. Senior Chess Championship, and what it takes to succeed in senior chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through...2024-07-301h 06

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 118 | Advice for Young Chess Professionals ft. GM Sam ShanklandJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Sam Shankland, GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk about what it takes to have a career in chess, whether as a tournament player or chess content creator, in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping...2024-06-251h 03

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 117 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2025?Join the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy forecast who will be the top 10 FIDE rated chess players in June 2025 in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo...2024-06-101h 03

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 116 | Do World Champions Lose Their Minds?Join the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop On today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast, GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the impact of the FIDE World Chess Championship circuit on mental health and the sanity of those who endure it. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through...2024-05-171h 12

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 115 | 2026 FIDE Cycle DramaJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about all of the drama and projections brewing for the 2026 FIDE candidates, as well as FIDE's new path to get to the 2026 Candidates Tournament in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo 2024-05-1355 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 114 | 2024 FIDE Candidates RecapJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Dive into the drama and surprises of the FIDE 2024 Candidates! Join us for live breakdowns and deep dives into each game. Subscribe for more thrilling chess content! GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy recap the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament and its surprise outcome in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Whether you're rooting for the underdogs or chess legends, there's something here for you. Watch...2024-04-2659 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 113 | The Great Eval Bar Debate (feat. GM Hammer)Join the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Special guest GM Jon Ludvig Hammer joins the Dojo to discuss the ongoing "eval bar" war that has taken the chess world by storm. This show was streamed live to Twitch on 4/12/2024, at the exact half-way mark of the 2024 FIDE Candidates, 0:00 Intro 2:58 2024 FIDE Candidates - 1st Half Thoughts 14:28 Eval Bar Debate 1:13:28 Final Thoughts Want to support the channel? Find all of...2024-04-151h 21

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastBONUS Episode: 2024 FIDE Women's CandidatesJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Recorded at the end of last week's Dojo Talks, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about women's chess and the upcoming 2024 FIDE Women's Candidates to determine who will face the current Women's World Chess Champion, GM Ju Wenjun. Dojoer Sam, aka BKKchess, gives her take on the Women's event here: https://youtu.be/O8XKCQn97CI?si=UCg4oj_MsrPjys4 And will be providing coverage throu...2024-04-0808 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 112 | Ranking the 2024 FIDE CandidatesJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Who will be the next World Chess Champion? How do the 2024 FIDE Candidates stack up? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess weigh in and rank the 2024 FIDE Candidates. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through our link is a great way to support the...2024-04-0156 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 111 | OpeningsJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop The Dojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai) discuss openings and blitz chess in this podcast episode of Dojo Talks. This episode dives into the critical aspects of chess study, particularly the emphasis on openings and the allure yet potential pitfalls of blitz chess. We also explore the balance between studying chess for enjoyment versus serious improvement. Whether a beginner under 1500 or an advancing player, this discussion sheds li...2024-03-1855 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 110 | The FIDE Rating Boost ft. ChessNumbersJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and ChessNumbers (Tai Pruce-Zimmerman) talk about the FIDE rating conversion/update and deflation, and the statistics and math involved. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but...2024-03-051h 17

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 109 | Ranking the Best Money Spent on ChessJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Not sure how to spend money on chess? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess rank the best and worst ways you can spend your money on chess, and share what they believe are the top investments in chess. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping...2024-03-051h 39

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 108 | Spaced RepetitionThe ChessDojo sensei, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai, talk about using spaced repetition in chess training (the next topic from NM Ben Johnson's book, "Perpetual Chess Improvement"). Get your copy of Ben's book here: https://amzn.to/3I3PjrM. Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you.) Follow...2024-02-2156 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 107 | The Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. ChallengeJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about Magnus Carlsen's tournament, the Freestyle Chess GOAT Challenge, the future of Chess 960/Fischer Random/Freestyle Chess, World Champion Ding Liren's performance, and much more in today's episode of the ChessDojo podcast, Dojo Talks! Want to support the channel? Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) o n our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ch...2024-02-191h 02

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 106 | Once Great Chess CompaniesGM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about chess companies that were once great. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojolive Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https...2024-02-1253 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 105 | How Much is Enough?GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about how much is enough - How do you know when you have done enough work, or how do you know you have achieved enough? The Sensei discuss life and chess today, and what it means to pursue things. Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you.) Website: https...2024-02-0154 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 104 | HandshakesWatch "Closing Gambit" https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07DPWCW7C/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Join the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojolive Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojolive/tip GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk handshakes in chess. Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more...2024-01-2950 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 103 | Can Neal Bruce Make Master?Neal Bruce of #chesspunks fame has been diligently studying and pursuing chess as an adult improver. The ChessDojo sensei GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss whether Neal Bruce will be able to make his goal of National Master (NM) in today's episode of the DojoTalks Podcast. 0:00 David vs Coffee 0:18 Chess Rating Gains as an Adult 9:37 Making Predictions About Goals 13:57 Poll Results: Can Adult Improvers Make NM? 20:24 Chess Training as an Adult 34:39 Rating Baselines, Age, and Improvement 51:41 Value of Playing OTB Chess Games 53:23 Kostya's GM Quest 2024-01-171h 05

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 102 | 2024 FIDE Candidates DramaGM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy talk about the drama leading up to the FIDE Candidates Tournament, including FIDE and the tournament involving GM Alireza Firouzja. Interested in a full training plan and a community to help you improve? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://dojoscoreboard.com Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) o...2023-12-2132 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 101 | Vladimir Kramnik on CheatingFormer World Chess Champion GM Vladimir Kramnik comes on the DojoTalks podcast to talk cheating in chess! Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: dojoscoreboard.com Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo (Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo...2023-12-141h 22

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 100 | Ranking The Best Podcast EpisodesGM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy celebrate their 100th episode of the DojoTalks Podcast by ranking their favorite episodes of the podcast, and chatting about the past, present, and future of the pod. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: dojoscoreboard.com Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront...2023-12-1247 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 99 | GM Hikaru on The Chess EconomyGMHikaru joins GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy in today's episode of DojoTalks where GM Hikaru Nakamura talks about professional chess life and joins the Sensei in a discussion of professional chess economics. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon s...2023-11-211h 12

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 98 | EndgamesIM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai discuss the importance of studying endgames, which endgames to study, and much more in this episode of Dojo Talks. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo F...2023-11-1352 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 97 | 2023 Junior DraftWho are the top junior chess players in the world? IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai draft their top picks of young chess grandmasters. In one year, the ChessDojo Sensei will reconvene to see how their top picks did, and select a new draft. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... F...2023-11-0336 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 96 | 2023 U.S. Championship RecapIn this episode of the Dojo Talks podcast, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk all the details of the 2023 US Chess Championship Tournaments! Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Fo...2023-10-241h 04

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 95 | Are Quick Draws A Serious Problem In Chess?Chess tournaments have always had draws, but sometimes these draws seem too convenient and prearranged. Is making a draw quickly in chess ever OK? What role do draws play in chess culture? GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy get to the bottom of this in today's episode of the Dojo Talks podcast! Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate h...2023-10-1659 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 94 | The Airing of Grievances: Differences in Training PhilosophyChess Dojo sensei IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai hash out their differences in chess training philosophy in today's episode of the Dojo Talks podcast! Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojolive Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo 2023-10-091h 13

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 93 | Does FIDE Want to Ban Transgender Players?FIDE has passed regulations that beg the question: Does FIDE want to ban transgender players? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess discuss the latest in FIDE's regulations about transgender players and what it means for chess at large in this week's episode of the Dojo Talks podcast. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/ch...2023-10-021h 04

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 92 | Remembering Jeremy SilmanIM Jeremy Silman was one of the best known and regarded authors in the chess world. GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy share their memories of Silman and their thoughts on his legacy. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twit...2023-09-2552 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 91 | Does U.S. Chess Need Reform?Does U.S. Chess need to be reformed? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the ongoing problems and controversies with the USCF and whether the organization needs serious reform in today's episode of the Dojo Talks podcast. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: http...2023-09-1843 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 90 | Hans & Chess.com Settle, U.S. Chess in CrisisHans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, and Chess.com settle? Lichess cuts ties with U.S. Chess and the St. Louis Chess Club? IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about the latest in the crisis of chess in the United States. To watch the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/dEMq94KcCzQ 0:00 Intro 2:41 Hans, Magnus, and Chess.com Settle Lawsuit 27:20 Lichess Cuts Ties with St. Louis and U.S. Chess 54:50 Magnus Calls For Faster Chess Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan t...2023-09-131h 19

Premier Chess: Conquer the Game; Master Your LifeEpisode 257 with Grandmaster Jesse Kraai, Co-Founder of ChessDojoSend us a textIn Episode 257, I have the pleasure and honor of conversing with Grandmaster Jesse Kraai, Co-Founder of ChessDojo. GM Kraai has been playing and teaching chess since before you were born. Playing in seven US championships helped him elevate his game to GM in 2007. He won the Denker tournament of High School Champions in 1989 and 1990 and the Irwin tournament of Senior Champions in 2023. He is currently using the Dojo Training Program with the dream of winning the US...2023-09-0747 min

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 108 GM Jesse KraaiThis week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with GM Jesse Kraai. We discussed his chess career, starting at 12 and not making GM until well into adulthood. We spoke a lot about the challenges of improving as an older adult and the joy of senior tournaments. We discussed Jesse’s method of analyzing one’s own games. We also talked about the value of coaching and training programs like the Chess Dojo. Jesse's analysis notes: https://chessbase.in/news/How-to-analyze-your-own-games-by-Jesse-Kraai Use this link to purchase Next Level Training: https://nextlevelchesscourses.teac...2023-08-171h 07

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 89 | What Does It Take To Win The U.S. Senior Championship?What does GM Jesse Kraai need to do to win the U.S. Senior Chess Championship? How can he use the Dojo Program? The Dojo sensei GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the details of what prep Jesse needs to do to win. Check out the full video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6v7CYCHfrKg Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club/training Chess is more than a...2023-08-1458 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 88 | 2023 Women’s World Chess ChampionshipGM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess join together to discuss the Women's World Chess Championship, women in chess, and more in today's episode of DojoTalks. To view the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/vHyyVo-6Co8 Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club/training Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo gear: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the...2023-07-241h 30

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 87 | Who Were The True World Chess Champions?GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess discuss the history of the the World Chess Championship - its many different formats, organizations, and qualifications. What makes someone the real world chess champion? Out of all the world chess champions, who are the real ones? To view the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/Mn6D_iRdhYM Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club/training Chess is more than a ga...2023-07-171h 16

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 86 | The Best Chess Players Who Never Became World ChampionWho are the best non-World Champion chess players? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess discuss and rate great chess players of yesterday and today who have never been world champions, but have an outstanding legacy. To view the whole episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/-1AP4U1eEeM 0:00 Intro 3:40 Chigorin 12:24 Tarrasch 16:12 Schlechter 22:14 Nimzowitsch 25:29 Rubinstein 30:05 Fine 37:12 Keres 43:51 Bronstein 45:12 Larsen 47:49 Korchnoi 52:04 Andersson 55:55 Timman 59:07 Ivanchuk 1:02:59 Aronian 1:07:23 Topalov 1:15:10 Nakamura 1:18:55 Caruana 1:24:00 Nepomniachtchi ...2023-07-031h 28

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 85 | The Best Chess Puzzle Books EverThe Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess) rank the top 10 chess puzzle books of all time, with a help from bibliophile Ben Johnson, the creator and host of the Perpetual Chess Podcast (https://www.perpetualchesspod.com) . 0:00 Intro 0:12 How and Why Books Were Chosen 8:50 Puzzle Book Rankings All books linked below (these are Amazon links which are no extra cost and help Dojo keep the lights on! win/win) ------------------------------------------ The Dojo List! 1. Perfect Your Chess, Grabinsky/Volokitin https://amzn.to/43gqYI6 2. 5334 Problems, L P...2023-06-081h 29

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 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? 21:45 Could AI be a chess coach? 35:20 Personalized AI chess coaches and the Dojo 39:33 Impact of AI on society Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club/training 2023-05-3053 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 83 | Inside The First Year of ChessDojo’s Training Program, & What’s Next in 2.0The Dojo reflect on their first year of running the Dojo Training Program, what's new in 2.0, and their plans for the future. 0:00 Intro 2:13 Launching the Dojo Training Program 2.0 9:13 "10x" Thought Experiment 39:33 Should Dojo offer discounts? 57:40 Future Dojo plans Join the Dojo Training Program 2.0 here: chessdojo.club/training Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive 2023-05-151h 13

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 82 | A New World Champion? | Nepomniachtchi - Ding: Final RecapThe Dojo discusses the end of the FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Ding Liren & Ian Nepomniachtchi, as well as some future considerations. Check out the full episode on YouTube 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Brief recap 5:53 Who's the World Champion? 20:22 Carlsen's interests 36:59 Will there be a Chinese chess boom? Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive 2023-05-0942 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 81 | Best World Championship Ever? Ding - Nepo Recap 2The Dojo discusses the latest news and developments in the Ding Liren - Ian Nepomniachtchi FIDE World Championship Match. Streamed live & recorded towards the end of Game 9, April 21, 2023. To view the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/4XC2Ari_uhQ Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: h...2023-04-2137 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 80 | Ding’s Back! | 2023 World Chess Championship: Games 1-4 RecapThe Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) break down the first four games of the 2023 FIDE World Championship match between Ding Liren & Ian Nepomniachtchi. To view the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/gacY5vo8qpg 0:00 Intro 0:31 Quick match recap 2:01 Initial thoughts 7:42 Who will collapse first - Ding or Nepo? 13:42 Resting room Yay or Nay? 27:06 Thoughts on 4.h3 36:21 Sensei Opening Recommendations Thumbnail photo: Courtesy of FIDE / Steve Bohnage Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to h...2023-04-1449 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 79 | Breaking Down the Nepomniachtchi - Ding FIDE World ChampionshipThe Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) discuss the upcoming FIDE World Championship match between Ian Nepomniatchi and Ding Liren. 0:00 Intro 0:16 Info/background 2:35 "Real" World Championship? 26:12 Most political match in history? 41:12 FIDE Marketing Skills? 50:08 Will Dojo provide coverage? 56:59 Which winner would be better for chess? 1:00:53 Who wins? Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here...2023-04-141h 11

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 78 | The Greatest Chess Games EverThe Dojo ranks the Top 10 greatest chess games of all time. To view the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/myK_xHwWOpo Part 1 (pre-1920) - https://youtu.be/hWcfL48Xpqw Part 2 (1920-1972) - https://youtu.be/c0mNZw20yFQ Part 3 (post-1972) - https://youtu.be/vUmOR_1oUU0 Link to the games: https://lichess.org/study/GkAjt9gu 0:00 Intro 2:36 Number 10 7:00 Number 9 12:00 Number 8 15:39 Number 7 19:48 Number 6 25:00 Number 5 34:40 Number 4 44:00 Number 3 57:00 Number 2 1:03:40 Number 1 1:11:30 Final Rankings Interested in improving? Welcome t...2023-04-081h 18

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 77 | The Greatest Chess Games of All Time: Part III (Post-1972)The Dojo rank the Top 10 best chess games played since 1972. To view the episode on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/vUmOR_1oUU0 0:00 Intro 6:04 Number 10 17:08 Number 9 22:29 Number 8 28:06 Number 7 36:34 Number 6 46:44 Number 5 1:04:17 Number 4 1:20:10 Number 3 1:42:27 Number 2 1:55:56 Number 1 2:09:38 Final Remarks Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here:2023-04-082h 10

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 76 | The Greatest Chess Games of All Time: Part II (1920-1972)The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, & IM Kostya Kavutskiy) rank the Top 10 best chess games played between 1920-1972! To view the full episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/c0mNZw20yFQ Check out Part 1 (Greatest Games pre-1920) here: https://youtu.be/hWcfL48Xpqw 0:00 Intro 4:00 Number 10 10:53 Number 9 18:17 Number 8 23:29 Number 7 32:20 Number 6 40:18 Number 5 54:27 Number 4 1:11:34 Number 3 1:24:34 Number 2 1:44:02 Number 1 Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - ht...2023-04-012h 17

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 75 | The Greatest Chess Games of All Time (Pre-1920)The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, & IM Kostya Kavutskiy) rank the best chess games played before 1920. To view the full episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/hWcfL48Xpqw 0:00 Intro 4:30 Number 6 13:27 Number 5 33:14 Number 4 43:44 Number 3 1:02:50 Number 2 1:09:10 Number 1 1:23:02 Final Rankings Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here:2023-03-311h 28

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 74 | The Top 10 Greatest Chess Players Of All TimeThe Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) rank their top 10 greatest chess players of all-time. 0:00 Intro 0:33 Number 10 11:42 Number 9 17:00 Number 8 23:22 Number 7 30:32 Number 6 35:07 Number 5 42:44 Number 4 48:07 Number 3 56:19 Number 2 1:02:38 Number 1 1:22:16 Final Rankings Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop 2023-03-171h 25

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 73 | Who’s Responsible for the Chess Boom?The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) discuss the recent chess boom and the reasons for it. Chess.com article: https://www.chess.com/blog/CHESScom/chess-is-booming-and-our-servers-are-struggling 0:00 Intro 02:48 Kostya On The Chess Boom 08:19 David On The Chess Boom 17:50 Jesse On The Chess Boom 24:43 The Approachability of Chess 31:36 Youth In Chess 38:55 Mittens 43:16 Chess.com buying Play Magnus Interested in improving? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.shop...2023-03-1448 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 72 | The Best Chess Books Ever Written ft. Ben Johnson (Perpetual Chess)The Dojo debates what the best books written about chess are! The concensus best books are: 1. My Sixty Memorable Games, Fischer. https://amzn.to/3xFfhNb 2. Test of Time, Kasparov. https://amzn.to/3YmqJsB 3. New York 1924, Alekhine. https://amzn.to/3E1OcXZ 4. Tal Botvinnik 1960. https://amzn.to/3K7oC7O 5. My Great Predecessors, Kasparov. https://amzn.to/3xqYWLy 6. My System/Chess Praxis, Nimzovitch. https://amzn.to/3HYnroj 7. Grandmaster Preparation, Polugayevsky. https://amzn.to/3Yt4Fwh 8. The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games, Burgess. https://amzn.to/40RHPQK 9...2023-02-141h 26

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 71 | FIDE and NeutralityInterested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com/ 2023-01-1650 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 70 | SponsorshipsIn this episode of dojotalks, Jesse, David and Kostya discuss sponsorships and how they are perceived within the chess community. 00:00 intro 04:45 Sponsored Events & Crypto 16:10 Crypto & NFTs 29:24 Can we have large events with "Clean" money? 35:57 Should someone promote something they don't believe in? 43:02 How far should we separate the player from their beliefs and actions? Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: ht...2022-12-0856 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 69 | Our Favorite Strategy Games!Kostya, David and Jesse discuss their top 10 favorite strategy games with a heated debate in this all new episode of Dojo Talks! 00:00 Intro 01:54 Number 10 06:01 Number 09 10:45 Number 08 14:28 Number 07 24:16 Number 06 31:46 Number 05 34:56 Number 04 39:30 Number 03 42:35 Number 02 46:53 Number 01 52:22 David Ragequits 56:41 Final rankings Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Disc...2022-11-1857 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 68 | Is Chess.com Evil?Jesse Kraai, David Pruess and Kostya Kavutskiy talk about Chesscoms potential monopoly and the consequences of it. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Summary 02:37 Kostya on chesscom buying play magnus 08:00 "Bad Practices" 12:52 Individual vs. Collective 20:12 Is Chesscom Trying to Kill OTB? 36:39 Behavior in an expanding Market 39:57 The Competitors 48:25 Tribalism 51:18 The Consequences Of The Play Magnus Acquisition Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo he...2022-11-1156 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 67 | Responding to Feedback For Our Training ProgramJesse, David and Kostya discuss the feedback given from the members of the program and what their decisions are! 0:00 intro 1:25 "Regimentation" 20:35 Time Controls 41:34 Scheduling 44:14 When Helping Others 51:31 Cumulative Learning Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo 2022-11-051h 05

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp 66 | The Future Of Our Training ProgramJesse, David and Kostya discuss their initial hopes with the program, what went differently than expected and what they are hoping to do with the program in the future. 0:00 Intro 3:13 Surprises and Expectations 12:11 Past Predictions 27:53 Sparring 30:03 Features of the Program/Hopes for the future 41:29 Experiences in the Program Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop 2022-11-0249 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp 65 | The State of U.S. ChessIn this episode jesse, david and kostya discuss the state of U.S. Chess 0:00 Intro 0:53 What the dojo is watching for in the us champs 6:07 Predictions for the next U.S. Champ 10:24 School vs. Chess 13:34 Predicting upcoming talents 18:45 Where is Nakamura? 24:47 The "Transition State" Of U.S. Chess 26:37 Scandal Discussion 57:43 Final Remarks Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://c...2022-10-131h 05

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp 64 | Magnus All In vs CheatingIn this episode of dojotalks, david, jesse and kostya discuss magnus' statement on his withdrawal of the sinquefield cup. Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ P...2022-10-051h 07

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp 63 | How to Learn Chess OpeningsIn this episode of Dojo Talks, Jesse, Kostya and David Discuss how to effectively learn chess openings! Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Podcast: https://c...2022-10-041h 06

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp 62 | Magnus Blows Up The Chess WorldGM Jesse Kraai & IM David Pruess discuss the latest developments in the Magnus Carlsen/Hans Niemann/Chess.com saga. Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ P...2022-10-0346 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp 61 | Interview w/ an Olympiad Performance Coach | Dojo Talks ft. Dr. Benjamin PortheaultKostya interviews Dr. Benjamin Portheault, a performance coach who worked with the English Chess Federation during the 2022 Chennai Olympiad. Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ P...2022-09-2742 min

Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEp. 60 | What Does It Take To Reach National Master? ft. Ben Johnson (Perpetual Chess)Grandmaster Jesse Kraai and National Master Ben Johnson Discuss what it takes to become a national master. Check out Ben Johnson's Chess Podcast Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcudElmRsQYTwULtd_gnFw 0:00 Intro 1:16 Ben's Chess Journey Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD...2022-09-251h 11

Schachgeflüster by Chess TigersDer mit den Figuren spricht (GM Jesse Kraai) | #55"Sie erzählen mir ihre Träume", so erklärt GM Jesse Kraai auf Nachfrage über seine Aussage, dass die Schachfiguren zu ihm sprechen. Der amerikanische Großmeister spricht aufgrund eines 5-jährigen Aufenthalts in Deutschland hervorragend Deutsch. Mit ChessDojo ist er zurzeit auch auf Twitch und allen bekannten Schachkanälen zu sehen. Der Großmeister, der mit den Figuren spricht, ist zudem Doktor der Philosophie, Buchautor und Schachtrainer. Hören wir ihm doch einfach zu.... Folge direkt herunterladen ℹ Die besten Schachmaterialien im Chess Tigers Online Shop: Chess Tigers Shop 📕Der Schach-Booster: Das Buch von Michael Busse m...2021-04-161h 06

Cover Stories with Chess LifeCover Stories with Chess Life #27: GM Jesse KraaiThe June edition of “Cover Stories with Chess Life” is now live! This monthly podcast, now hosted by Chess Life and Chess Life Online Editor John Hartmann, goes in depth and behind the scenes of each month’s Chess Life cover story. This month’s guest is GM Jesse Kraai, who wrote the cover story on "Chess & Coronavirus" for our June issue. While the main topic of discussion is chess in the age of COVID-19, we also talk about his book Lisa: A Chess Novel, his ideas on improvement, and his work with Chess Dojo. GM Kraai also recorded an audio version...2020-11-1443 min

Perpetual Chess PodcastEP.175 - GM Jesse Kraai returnsThis week author, teacher, YouTube presenter and philosophy Ph. D, Grandmaster Jesse Kraai is with me again to share more of his wisdom. Given his academic background, it is always fun to hear Jesse philosophize about chess and life, and this was a good time to catch up with him as we talked about the ways that tournament chess is changing and speculated about how it might continue to change due to shifts in perspective brought on by the coronavirus. Naturally we also talked about lots of chess improvement ideas, as Jesse shared his current chess goals, his approach to...2020-04-281h 20

Perpetual Chess PodcastEP.44 - Grandmaster Jesse KraaiAs GM Jesse Kraai tells us, he has completed 3 "major projects" in his life: earning a Ph.D. in Philosophy, writing a chess novel, Lisa, and of course, earning the Grandmaster title. These projects have taken him to many different places and given him perspective on lots of topics. These topics include: chess improvement (obviously), what its like to live in a "chess house," and which tv shows to watch, among many others. Follow GM Kraai on twitter here, check out his blog here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad c...2017-10-171h 11