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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 204 David (1200 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to David. David is turning 70 soon, but he’s still working hard on improving his chess. We talked about his training program which focuses on following Noel Studer’s courses and advice. David’s a big fan of Chessmood as well. We spent time discussing chess in schools, girls in chess, and value of ratings. My Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYEGet 20% off GM Noël Studer's...2025-07-031h 06NextLevelChessEpisode 49: The Simplified Thought ProcessSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Check out all my articles: https://nextlevelchess.blog/articles2025-06-1114 minNextLevelChessEpisode 45: Consistency Over Heroics: Why Winning is Surprisingly SimpleSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 199 Stjepan - Hanging Pawns (2000 FIDE)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Stjepan, the creator of the Hanging Pawns Youtube channel. We talked about his journey and joy of prepping for opponents. We discussed the origin, goals, and success of his Youtube channel. We also talked about his study plan and his advice for improving players, which is annotating games. This was a fun interview with a great content creator.Be sure to check out Hanging Pawns: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingPawnsMy Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code...2025-05-291h 02NextLevelChessEpisode 44: How To Make Better Decisions in ChessLearn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 198 Justin (900 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Justin. His story is an interesting one full of quitting due to lofty expectations and a recent rebirth based on more process based goals. We talked about the Chess Dojo and using their heat map to motivate study. We discussed Justin’s tournament disappointments. We spent quite a bit of time talking about his success implementing the Seven Circles (Woodpecker like) approach to tactics training. We finished with a quick recap of my recent Washington State Senior Championship tournament.My Chessable Course!https://www.ch...2025-05-2259 minNextLevelChessHow to get out of a losing streakSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 197 Brad (1900 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Brad. He has made tremendous improvement rising from 1550 to 1964 in 3 years! We talked about a variety of topics such as coaching, tournaments, and handling bad tournaments. We talked about the value of tactics training and playing regularly. Brad also suggested changing openings occasionally to learn new positions. My Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYEGet 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon ch...2025-05-1559 minNextLevelChessEpisode 42: The Role of Pain in ImprovementSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 196 Brian (1100 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Brian. We talked about his rapid rise from 700-1100 USCF in 4 months. He has been playing the role of the underrated kid at age 52! Brian is a big fan of the Chess Dojo, so, in many ways, this was an unpaid advertisement for their wonderful program. Brian talked a lot about the value of playing long OTB board. His rating was not improving from his online rapid games. But discovering the full immersion of a 90 minute game has allowed him to unlock new depths in his games. My Chessable C...2025-05-081h 02NextLevelChessEpisode 41: How to Recover from a Bad Loss in ChessRead more about the three zooming-out techniques that I used during difficult times:
How to Recover from a Bad Loss in Chess: The Key to Bouncing Back - https://nextlevelchess.com/zoom-out/
Why Losing at Chess Hurts so Much - https://nextlevelchess.com/why-losing-at-chess-hurts-so-much-and-the-antidote/
Resilience in Chess: How to Get Back After a Tough Loss - https://nextlevelchess.com/overcome-loss/
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 195 Xander (1400 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Xander. He’s gained 700 points over the last year and a half. We talked about getting into tournaments, what he’s studied, and how math has helped his chess. Lately, Xander has made a big jump by memorizing games with attacking motifs. He has also been working on 100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know. My Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYEGet 20% off GM Noël Studer's course...2025-05-0159 minNextLevelChessEpisode 40: Re Framing Mistakes as a Useful Learning ToolSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 194 Derek (1865 FIDE)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Derek. He’s a 50’s chess player who has recently returned to the game after a 22 year hiatus. We talked a lot about what he is getting out of chess, and what his expectations are. We also chatted about his international travels with chess taking him to Scotland and the Reykjavik Open. Derek has won several tournaments, and we discussed the decision to play up or not. This is a great interview for anyone thinking about playing chess as we move on in years.You can contact Derek at:2025-04-241h 05NextLevelChessEpisode 39: How I Tricked Myself Into Living The Life I WantRead more about discipline from "Discipline Equals Freedom" by Jocko Willink: https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Equals-Freedom-Field-Manual/dp/1250156947
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 193 Dr Scull's Chess Musings (1650 USCF) (Fixed)This week on Chess Journeys, it’s just me. I talked about a variety of topics such as why I came back to chess, what keeps me going, and am I happy with my decision to come back. I also discussed what I would change about my last 2 years in chess, resources that I’ve discovered in the last year, and some of my favorite chess resources. My Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYEGet 2...2025-04-1739 minNextLevelChessEpisode 38: The Solution to Bad Times? A PlanSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 192 Trenton (850 Rapid Chesscom)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Trenton. He’s a college student looking to juggle life and chess improvement. Even though Trenton hasn’t been playing for long (2 years) he dropped quite a few gems in this episode. He talked about the challenge of losing to kids in tournaments, avoiding burnout, learning openings, and the value of a chess community.Trenton’s Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/trenttactical/homeMy Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sc...2025-04-101h 14NextLevelChessEpisode 37: Knowing Too Much Slows Your ImprovementSend feedback to: noel@nextlevelchess.blog
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 191 - GM Noel StuderThis week on Chess Journeys, I spoke once again with friend of the show GM Noel Studer. We discussed my recent Senior tournament performance, tournament conditions, and Noel’s experience with youth tournaments. We also dove into Noel’s new/updated course The Simplified Chess Improvement System. As always Noel gave loads of advice for chess improvers. This is a can’t miss episode!Be sure to check out Noel’s new course and use the code: chessjourneys20The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8My Chessabl...2025-04-031h 23NextLevelChessEpisode 36: The Simplified Chess Improvement System ExplainedYou can check out the Simplified Chess Improvement System here: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system
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ChessMood PodcastEnjoy Your Plateaus, Invest in the Process | GM Noel Studer on the ChessMood PodcastChampions, our guest today is Grandmaster Noel Studer!After retiring from professional chess, he started NextLevelChess, where he shares his experience and insights to help others improve their game.Noel’s website https://nextlevelchess.com/Over 200 articles https://nextlevelchess.com/articles/His course on how to study chess https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system-----------------------------------Get three free courses:https://chessmood.com/course/opening-principleshttps://chessmood.com/course/avetik-grigoryan-best-gameshttps://chessmood.com/course/gabuzyan-best-gamesAt ChessMood, you le...2025-03-2957 min
Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 190 Kevin (1600 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kevin. He’s a new dad, film-maker, and writer trying to improve at chess. We had a great chat about using time wisely, how to analyze rapid games, the value of OTB chess, and the importance of identifying your goals in chess. We also discussed resources Kevin used to quickly rise to 1600 such as John Bartholomew’s Youtube series, Simple Chess, Jeremy Silman, and playing a lot of chess. It was a wonderful chat and be sure to check out Kevin’s substack Good Moves.Kevin’s Substack Good Moves:2025-03-271h 09NextLevelChessEpisode 35: You Can Achieve More Than You Think!Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 427- Key Chess Improvement Principles with GM Noël Studer: The Fallacy of Accuracy Scores, Leaky Roofs & Information OverloadGM 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 following:
What has training for a marathon taught Noël about chess?
Do Grandmasters like Noël make it sound easier than it is to “fix blunders?”
What are the traits of Noël’s most successful students?
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 189 Tactics Talk w/ Jay GarrisonThis week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jay and Nicole Garrison about tactics. We went long discussing issues such as the importance of tactics, how to do them, and our favorite resources. We also included mini reviews of two recent resources: 100 Tactical Patterns You Must Know and my Chessable course The Chess Journeys Tactics Workbook. I think this is a must listen for anyone wrestling with the question how much should I focus on tactics?Chess in the Queen City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lBr6wOImJEMy Chessable Course!2025-03-201h 44NextLevelChessEpisode 34: The Price I Paid for Doing too MuchSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 188 NM Craig (ChessToImpress)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with National Master Craig Clawitter. The majority of the episode was spent taking lessons from kid chess players and applying them to adults. The biggest piece of advice from Craig is to stop putting pressure on ourselves to reach rating goals or other types of pressure. Most kids just play knowing that eventually they will get better. Failure is a normal part of childhood, and they take that approach to chess. We also discussed my new Chessable course: Chess Journeys Tactics Workbook: Turning Knowledge Into Skill. This is a great episode for...2025-03-131h 15NextLevelChessEpisode 33: The Super Secret Way To Improve Your ChessJustin Welsh's newsletter "The Hidden Power of Being Boring": https://www.justinwelsh.me/newsletter/the-hidden-power-of-being-boring
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 187 Aidan - Don’t Move Until You See itThis week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Aidan from Don’t Move Until You See It. We talked about visualization, memory work, narrative vs. visual memories, aphantasia, and other related issues. Aidan took me through a sample blindfold exercise to demonstrate how different brains worked. We ended with an examination of my recent slump and focus on basic tactics. This episode is packed with helpful advice regarding our brains and how to unlock their full potential!Aidan’s website: https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca...2025-03-061h 28NextLevelChessEpisode 32: Forget About Accuracy Scores, Do This InsteadRead more about the accuracy score: https://lichess.org/page/accuracy
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 186 Emly Plays Chess - Twitch and Youtube (1000 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Emily Plays Chess. Emily hasn’t been playing chess long, but she is all in! We talked about her improvement journey from discovering chess, streaming, tournaments, and resources. Emily discussed the challenges of balancing the learning opportunities with the stress of big tournaments. She also highlighted the social aspects of chess as an important part of her journey. She attributes her rapid climb from 300-1300 rapid to coaching, strategy work, playing rapid games, and most of all consistency.Emily’s Twitch and Youtube:https://www.twitch.tv/emil...2025-02-271h 05NextLevelChessEpisode 31: Fix Your Leaking RoofSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 185 David (500 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with David. We talked a lot about his journey into chess and having fun with the game. We also discussed his first tournament and his recent success in tournaments. David talked about his transition into a more serious chess player and resources such as Silman, Naroditsky, and The Butcher. David also laid out the process for starting a club, which sounds quite doable for anyone out there without a club to play at. David also discussed coaching and learning how to study chess. It was a great conversation with a lower rated...2025-02-201h 09NextLevelChessEpisode 30: How To Turn Plateau's Into Big SuccessesSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 184 NM Gopal (Dr Scull’s Coach)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with NM Gopal Menon. He’s a coach, player, author, and openings guru. We discussed his journey playing chess as a child and beyond. He provided suggestions for improving one’s chess, which focuses on learning that you can apply. We wrapped up the episode with an examination of my game. Gopal provided insights across a wide range of topics that will surely prove helpful to your game.Gopal’s Lichess Blog:https://lichess.org/@/Vitamixbrand/blogChessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps...2025-02-131h 06NextLevelChessEpisode 29: Let’s Make Chess Improvement Simple AgainSubscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 183 Rob (1600 Chesscom)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Rob. He’s trying to juggle career, family, and chess improvement. We discussed his recent rapid success, reaching 1600, and where to go next. Rob has decided to focus on studying for a few months to outline a process that will help him improve more. He’s been focused on Polgar’s mate in 2 puzzles, Calculation: A Complete Guide for Tournament Players, and Youtube videos. Rob is especially impressed by Daniel Naroditsky’s speed run series. Recently Rob started going to a chess club, and we reflected on the transition to 3d chess an...2025-02-061h 03NextLevelChessEpisode 28: The Three Key Ingredients For Smart Chess TrainingAmazing blog from my running friend, executive Coach Dror Allouche: https://optionstogrow.com/
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 182 Shaun (1100 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Shaun. He’s an ICU nurse trying to juggle a demanding career with chess improvement. We discussed a wide range of topics such as his study plan, chess bootcamps, living in St. Louis and Charlotte, and chess anxiety. Most notable is Shaun’s emphasis on the positive aspects of chess. He told many stories about his encounters with chess personalities. This is a fun and uplifting interview.
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 181 Mike (1150 Chesscom)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Mike. He’s a newer chess improver that has made quite a bit of progress in a short time. He talked about the importance of tactics. Mike emphasized doing them despite not enjoying them. To him they are simply essential building blocks for a successful chess player. Mike also discussed the positive impact of changing his black opening. It forced him out of his comfort zone (that was losing) and helped him play chess more aggressively. We also discussed his tournament experience and some tips for playing in your first weekend ev...2025-01-2356 minNextLevelChessChess Improvement Equation Part 5The Chess Improvement Equation:
What (0-1) * How (0-1) * Time (h/week) = Chess Improvement Score
The cost of Improvement Destroyers:
Tilt: -1 for every game played without focus.
Overthinking: -1 for every hour spent on material way above your level.
Overblown openings: -1 for every hour wasted on unnecessary theory.
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 180 Tony - Chess Sharkz (2000 USCF)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Tony. He’s a busy family man and co-founder of the Chess Sharkz. In addition to constant streaming, Tony squeezes in tactics whenever possible. We discussed the claim that everyone under 2200 should be focusing on tactics, Tony’s career in chess, his move to Charlotte, and why he plays so many Chess tournaments. We also talked about tournament preparation and why it’s so important to play in them.
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What (0-1) * How (0-1) * Time (h/week) = Chess Improvement Score
To review your past year, assess each week with the real amount of time you spent on chess, not the amount you hoped you would spend.
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 179 Deven (1600 Chesscom)This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Deven. We talked about his journey into chess as an adult. He quickly rose to 1200, but got stuck there for a while. We discussed the challenges of finding a coach that works for you, and his approach to chess improvement. Deven credits much of his rise from 1200 - 1600 to his coach, analyzing games, tactics, and working on endgames. It was a fun discussion about handling lengthy plateaus and difficult tournaments.
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La StuderEpisode 11 - Mon esprit de NoëlEt si Noël n'était pas seulement une fête, mais un véritable appel à l'humanité ? Dans cet épisode de La Studer, je vous invite à plonger dans l'esprit de Noël, une période qui résonne profondément dans nos vies quotidiennes. À travers mes souvenirs d'enfance, je partage avec vous la chaleur familiale et les traditions qui font de Noël un moment si spécial. Cette magie, ce sentiment de sécurité, nous rappellent l'importance de se reconnecter aux autres, de cultiver la gentillesse et de choisir l'amour au quotidien.Noël n...2024-12-2507 minNextLevelChessEpisode 22: Chess Improvement Equation - Part 1Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 166 GM Noel Studer Returns!This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with GM Noel Studer. He provided a ton of great advice. It was rooted in an analysis of my recent terrible tournament. But his advice is applicable to all. Noel’s primary advice was a reminder to keep training simple and effective. This is a can’t miss episode, especially if your process is getting too convoluted.
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The Chess ExperienceGM Noël Studer: Adding Fun to Chess Improvement & Helpful Ideas From His New Beginner Course085 GM Noël Studer is a fountain of superb chess advice. Many folks loved his first appearance on the show (Ep. 67.) And that’s why he’s here a second time! It’s rare and special to have a Grandmaster working hard to help club players improve their game.And, now, he even helps beginners.A former Swiss chess champion and the youngest GM ever from Switzerland...Noël has just released a comprehensive course to help beginner players (links are below.)In this episode, we discuss:Three strategies to make you...2024-03-261h 06.png)
Schachgeflüster by Chess Tigers"Sei die beste Version von dir selbst" | GM Noël Studer (#212)Er ist zweifacher Schweizer Meister und vermutlich der gefragteste Schachpodcast-Interviewgast der Welt: Großmeister Noël Studer.
Studer lernte von den besten Trainern: Artur Jussupow, der für ihn "wie ein zweiter Vater" war, Iossif Dorman (Ex-Trainer von Kasparov) sowie Markus Ragger, der stärkste Schachspieler Österreichs.
Mit 24 Jahren trat er vom Leben als Schachprofi zurück und kümmerte sich um seinen Blog "Next Level Chess" sowie seinen Schachkurs.
Ein Schädel-Hirn-Trauma zwang ihn dazu, sich selbst maximal effizient auszurichten. Die erlernten Fähigkeiten bringt er nun seinen Schülern bei.
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 139 GM Noel StuderThis week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with GM Noel Studer. We took a look at my games and progress in 2024. We examined my chess, my rating improvement, and my study plan. We also discussed Noel’s near course: Beginner Chess Mastery.
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Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 374- GM Noel Studer- Chess Improvement Q & A- Avoiding Burnout, Addressing Weaknesses, Avoiding Blunders, & Lots More!This week we return with another “Chess Improvement Q & A” episode, with another top trainer. Our returning guest is 2-time Swiss National Champion, turned trainer and blogger, GM Noel Studer. Noel is always insightful on everything related to chess improvement. He answers a wide range of questions from the online chess community. Topics discussed include: how to diagnose weaknesses, what to look for in a chess trainer, limiting blunders,and improving tactics, as well as Noel’s helpful advice for dealing with various common psychological pitfalls that chess players face. After 75 minutes of chess improvement talk, we turn our attenti...2024-03-191h 32
Ono Another Chess Podcast#8 Fionn O’Donovan: Non-Titled Chess Coaches + Social LearningOno (@TheOnoZone) talks to Fionn O'Donovan who was his first chess coach and inspired Ono to start coaching Adult Improvers as well. Fionn is the founder of the #chesspunks tactics group, has a PhD in Philosophy and works as a professional tutor.
On this episode:
(01:53) What does Fionn love most about chess?
(05:07) How Ono met Fionn
(07:32) The #chesspunks tactics group
(11:53) Fionn's chess in 2023
(19:37) Fionn’s experience switching to e4
(31:09) Improvement separate to rating gain
(34:42) Why hire a non-titled chess coach?
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The Say Chess Podcast#9 Time, Energy, and a 4 Week Training Challenge With GM Noël Studer (Podcast)Hi!This week I talked with GM Noël Studer. Besides being a grandmaster Noël has specialized himself in helping adult chess players with breaking bad training habits and getting into shape. He writes an excellent newsletter with weekly chess advice. If you decide to sign up you get a free eBook from Noël with training advice: https://nextlevelchess.blog/It seemed natural for me to invite him to talk about how I get back on track with my training and improve my habits. We talk about common difficulties for many adult improvers. Time, energy, how...2023-08-1958 min
Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 106 An Examination of Dr. Scull’s Chess with GM Noel StuderThis week on Chess Journeys, I am joined by GM Noel Studer. Noel examined my last 30 games and we discussed the state of my game. I think this is a great episode for anyone wondering how to examine their own game, especially in times of rating loss and turmoil. With Noel’s help we were able to abandon ideas like reworking my opening repertoire or diving deep into rook endgames. Instead, we came up with a plan focusing on doing tactics in a specific way.
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The Chess ExperienceHow To Maximize Your Time For Chess Improvement w/ GM Noël Studer067 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 former Swiss chess champion, and the youngest GM ever from Switzlerland, Noël is now helping chess improvers fine-tune their study programs.The result?Better progress without having to spend countless hours each day studying or playing.In this...2023-08-021h 06
CHOPFSTARK - Der Schweizer Sport Podcast mit Tiefgang und HochgefühlenNoël Studer - Psychospiele im SchachsportWas macht einen erfolgreichen Schachspieler aus? Der Grossmeister Noël Studer gewährt einen Einblick in sein früheres Leben.
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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult ImprovementEp. 95 GM Noel StuderThis week, I had the honor of interviewing the first GM to appear on Chess Journeys, Noel Studer. We started out by discussing his path to GM. Then we talked extensively about adult improvement. We discussed topics such as the importance of tactics, how to do tactical training, the Steps program, age, and his course Next Level Training. For listeners of the show there is a special one week discount of 20% off for anyone interested in purchasing the course.
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64: A Chess PodcastGM Noel Studer (#2)GM Noel Studer is a 2-time Swiss Champion and author of the Next Level Chess Newsletter.Subscribe to Noel's great newsletter here!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!2023-02-031h 10Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 312- GM Noel Studer- The Swiss National Champ Turned Trainer Shares Advice on Overcoming Plateaus, Calculating, Analyzing Games & MoreThis week on Perpetual Chess, we are rejoined by 2019 Swiss National Champion, blogger and trainer, GM Noel Studer. Noel is always extremely insightful on matters related to chess improvement, and has recently released a video course sharing his own recommended approach. The course, Next Level Training: Conquer the Chess Information Chaos, tackles many of the questions commonly contemplated on the pod, such as which aspects of the game to prioritize, how to analyze games and how to approach opening study. Noel even has a section on how one should learn any discipline, and relates his experiences...2023-01-101h 31Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 306- Adult Improver Vishnu Warrier. Can a 31 year old USCF 2100 become a GM? Vishnu wants to find out!Vishnu is a 31 year old tech consultant, chess author and dad who has been waking up at 4 AM to study chess for hours before his family and work life begins. Vishnu shares his study routine and chess resource recommendations from studying chess intensively in recent years. Vishnu also candidly discusses his long term goal of becoming a GM, a goal that many would say is impossible for someone with so many other responsibilities to achieve. Lastly, Vishnu’s shares some of his best advice from his new book, The Chess Bible – Most Instructive Tips, Axioms, One-Liners & Mantras. Althoug...2022-11-291h 09Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 275- IM Ali Mortazavi- A CEO and Successful Stock Investor on how the Challenges of Chess Help Everything Else Seem EasierIM Ali Mortazavi is a former top British junior player and chess author who has gone on to attain significant success outside of the chess world. Ali has been an active investor in many small biotech companies and is currently the CEO of a publicly traded, UK-based biotech company called, E therapeutics. Despite his busy professional life, Ali frequently plays online blitz, solves endgame studies, and associates with his many chess friends. In our entertaining conversation Ali discusses British chess culture, his chess beginnings, and his encounters with notable chess figures like Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, D...2022-04-191h 0864: A Chess PodcastGM Noël StuderGM Noël Studer is a (2-time) Swiss Chess Champion. He was awarded the grandmaster title when he was 20 years old, making him the youngest person in Switzerland's history to reach GM. During his chess career, he played many top events including the Biel Chess Festival, GRENKE Open, and Gibraltar Masters; he also represented Switzerland in several Chess Olympiads. He started "Next Level Chess", a chess blog, in March 2021, and announced his retirement from professional chess in August 2021 to focus on his health and on helping others improve their chess. You can follow him on Twitter here.I...2022-03-2059 minPerpetual Chess PodcastEP 248- GM Noel StuderGM Noel Studer is a top Swiss player and a winner of many Swiss national titles. He has a popular and insightful blog called Next Level Chess, where Noel shares great chess improvement advice, book recommendations, and relates anecdotes from his experiences as a chess professional. Noel recently surprised his readers by announcing that at the age of 24 he is retiring from professional chess. In our conversation, Noel shares the reasons for his decision, and dispenses all kinds of awesome chess improvement advice. It was both helpful and enjoyable to hear all of Noel’s recommendations and stories. Please re...2021-10-191h 43Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 241- FM Peter Giannatos (Adult Improver Series)This week on Perpetual Chess, we have two interviews in one for you! Return guest, FM Peter Giannatos, who many know as the founder and head of the award-winning Charlotte Chess Center and Scholastic Academy, is also an extremely accomplished adult improver, and in the first half of this interview, Peter shares many inspirational words and his best chess improvement advice. As we discuss, in the past decade, Peter has made the difficult climb from 2100 to 2390 USCF! Peter has also improved his blitz game, but, as Peter explains, he does not think that requires the same skill set as pl...2021-08-312h 09
IndicesNoël sanglant au bord du lac Léman : l'affaire LégeretLe 4 janvier 2006, Ruth Légeret est retrouvée morte au milieu d'une mare de sang, dans sa luxueuse propriété de Vevey, en Suisse. À côté d'elle, le corps sans vie de son amie Marina Studer. Qui a pu tuer ces deux veuves richissimes et sans histoires ?
Indice après indice, l'enquête de la police suisse va progresser dans un climat de jalousies familiales et de convoitise financière. Avec, au centre de cette étonnante affaire, un deuxième mystère : Marie-José Légeret, la fille de Ruth, introuvable depuis le jour du drame …
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Perpetual Chess PodcastEP.224 - GM Ruslan PonomariovThis week’s guest is none other than former FIDE World Champion, 2 time Olympiad Gold Medalist, and 2011 Ukrainian National Champion, GM Ruslan Ponomariov! With the FIDE Candidates having concluded it was a great time to hear the thoughts of this genial super grandmaster. In our conversation, Ruslan puts the 2020-2021 FIDE Candidates into historical context, shares his perspective on GM Ian Nepomniachtchi’s victory, and then assesses the 2021 World Championship matchup between Nepomniachtchi and GM Magnus Carlsen. We then delve into GM Ponomariov’s storied career. How does he reflect on having been the youngest FIDE World Champion ever? What is he up...2021-04-291h 43