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New In Chess Podcast#64. Kostya Kavutskiy Talks About The ChessDojo, His GM Ambitions, Meeting Ivanchuk And More!This week's episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an interview with American International Master Kostya Kavutskiy.Kostya is one of the three "senseis" (teachers) at the ChessDojo, an international chess training program that Kostya runs together with fellow Americans GM Jesse Kraai and IM David Pruess. As a player, he is currently embarking on a "European tour", which has included the recent Reykjavik and Grenke tournaments. His next destination is Spain, where he will be attending the Killer Chess training camp organised by Jacob Aagaard.Joining us from Hamurg, Germany, Kostya talks to...2025-05-021h 07Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 151 | Teaching Chess To KidsJoin the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our...2025-03-1456 minDojo 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!
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Find all of our...2024-11-2231 minDojo 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.
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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.
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Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our...2024-11-061h 13Dojo 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.
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Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/c...2024-11-0542 minDojo 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.
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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!
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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.
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Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 404- IM Kostya Kavutskiy- A renewed Quest for the GM Title, An Olympiad Trip Report, plus Chess Improvement Questions AnsweredThis week’s returning guest is ChessDojo co-founder, IM Kostya Kavutskiy. Kostya joined me after returning from a busy summer of chess travel in Europe. Kostya has recently redoubled his efforts to earn the Grandmaster title, and has been competing OTB frequently. He also attended the Olympiad and gave a fascinating first-hand perspective of what it was like to be in Budapest. Kostya has been writing about both his GM quest and the Olympiad on his recently launched blog, Kostya goes for GM. As an experienced trainer, and Chessable Author, Kostya is always insightful on the challenges of chess im...2024-10-151h 04Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 121 | Most Influential Chess BooksJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club
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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 11Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 120 | 2024 Olympiad RecapJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club
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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
Kostya OuttaKostya Outta - Live @ Goesting (Amsterdam) 06-22-2401) Kostya Outta - Deep Feelings [Nightcolours]
02) Tali Muss, Bondarev - Algorythm (Kostya Outta Remix) [Warpp]
03) Seyah - Dope (Maze 28 & Kyotto Remix) [Mango Alley]
04) Dmitry Molosh - You and Me [White]
05) Kabi (AR) & K Loveski - Lost in Roses (Maezbi Remix) [Juicebox Music]
06) Jelly For The Babies, Gav Easby & Phonic Youth - Back to You (Dmitry Molosh Remix) [inU]
07) Kostya Outta - Сontact Area (Original Mix) [Afterglow]
08) GMJ & Matter - Elemental (Cid Inc. Remix) [Meanwhile]
09) Kamilo Sanclemente - Distant Blips (Dowden Remix) [Univack]
10) Kostya Outta - Falcon (Original Mix) [Afterglow]
11) Nick Muir - All One Word (Trilucid 2AM Extended Mix) [Proton]
12) M...2024-08-072h 35Dojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 119 | What Does it Take to Succeed in Senior ChessJoin the training program - https://chessdojo.club
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2024-05-1355 minDojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 114 | 2024 FIDE Candidates RecapJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com
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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 minDojo Talks: A Chess PodcastBONUS Episode: 2024 FIDE Women's CandidatesJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com
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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 minDojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 112 | Ranking the 2024 FIDE CandidatesJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com
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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.
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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 minDojo Talks: A Chess PodcastEP 110 | The FIDE Rating Boost ft. ChessNumbersJoin the training program - https://dojoscoreboard.com
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 minDojo 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 Quest2024-01-171h 05Dojo 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.
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Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) o...2023-12-2132 minDojo 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.
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F...2023-11-1352 minDojo 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.
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Fo...2023-10-241h 04Dojo 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!
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2023-10-091h 13Dojo 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.
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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
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Chess is more than a...2023-08-1458 minDojo 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.
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Chess is more than a ga...2023-07-171h 16Dojo 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
Orion's The Weighing MachineKostya Etus of Dynamic Advisor Solutions - The Five Key Concepts of Building Successful Investment ModelsBuilding successful investment models is a multifaceted endeavor, where allocation, security selection, selecting the right model provider, rebalance, and trading best practices can make all the difference. By understanding the key concepts behind building investment models, investment firms can navigate the complexities of the financial markets with confidence. Ultimately, this will provide their clients with optimal investment outcomes and create lasting value for all stakeholders involved.In this episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Konstantin "Kostya" Etus, Chief Investment Officer at Dynamic Advisor Solutions. In his role, Kostya is responsible for leading Dynamic's Investment Management team and...2023-06-131h 00Dojo 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)
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The Dojo List!
1. Perfect Your Chess, Grabinsky/Volokitin https://amzn.to/43gqYI6
2. 5334 Problems, L P...2023-06-081h 29Dojo 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
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2023-05-3053 minDojo 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 minDojo 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?
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Want to support the channel? Donate here...2023-04-141h 11Dojo 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
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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
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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
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Website: https://chessdojo.shop2023-03-171h 25Dojo 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
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Kostya OuttaAlbuquerque, Kostya Outta - Pieces Of Life [Free Download]Establishing a melodic bridge between two continents, Brazilian club celebrity Ricardo Albuquerque (@ricardoalbuquerque) and EU-based progressive artist Kostya Outta present their collaboration "Pieces Of Life" in a new sound for both of them.2023-03-0506 minDojo 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
Kostya OuttaGuest Mix @ Impuls Radio Show (BeachGrooves Radio, Marbella) 22-12-2501 Trilucid - Kasamansa (Extended Mix)
02 Mike Griego - Brothi (Original Mix)
03 Foglight - Feel Again (Anton Borin & Kostya Outta Remix)
04 Sebastian Busto - Chaos Theory (Dmitry Molosh Remix)
05 Gadi Mitrani - Gone (Alex O'Rion Remix)
06 Agustin Pietrocola - The End (Kostya Outta Remix)
07 Tonaco - Hausdorff Dimension (Cid Inc. Remix)
08 Kostya Outta - Falcon (Original Mix)
09 Navar, Dmitry Molosh - Small Wonders (Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami Remix)
10 D-Nox & Beckers - Control (Original Mix)
11 JODA - No One Walks Away (PROFF Extended Mix)2022-12-271h 02Dojo 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?
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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
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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
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0:00 intro
1:25 "Regimentation"
20:35 Time Controls
41:34 Scheduling
44:14 When Helping Others
51:31 Cumulative Learning
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2022-11-051h 05Dojo 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
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Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop 2022-11-0249 minDojo 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
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P...2022-10-051h 07Dojo 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!
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P...2022-09-2742 minOrion's The Weighing MachineKostya Etus of Dynamic Advisor Solutions - Why Advisors Should Outsource Investment ManagementFinancial advisors are responsible for the well-being of their clients, and with that comes a fiduciary duty to act in their clients' best interests at all times. In order to do so, they need to juggle working with clients, maintaining compliance, keeping up with market trends, performing due diligence on potential investments, and more. Advisors who attempt to manage everything on their own quickly find themselves stretched thin and overwhelmed. In this episode, Rusty talks with Kostya Etus, Head of Strategy, Portfolio Services Team at Dynamic Advisor Solutions. Prior to Dynamic, Kostya served the Orion organization (CLS I...2022-06-1449 min
Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 262- IM Kostya Kavutskiy returnsThis week Perpetual Chess welcomes back IM Kostya Kavutskiy. Kostya is a respected trainer, a founder of the ChessDojo training platform, a YouTube creator, and a Chessable author. I caught up with Kostya shortly after he returned from the North American Open, so we got the rundown on his own strengths and weaknesses, as well as the U.S. tournament landscape. Since Kostya is a popular online presenter, he received a bunch of listener questions soliciting chess improvement tips. Lastly we checked in on Kostya’s content- creation plans, and the “state of the Dojo,” as Kostya discuss...2022-01-181h 11
64: A Chess PodcastIM Kostya KavutskiyIM Kostya Kavutskiy has basically done it all in the chess world. He is an active tournament player, has written for chess magazines, authored a book on the Open Sicilian, and has coached many, many students across all skill levels. He is also an accomplished streamer who has been at it on Twitch for a few years! Last year, IM Kavutskiy created the "Chess Dojo" as a means of gathering chess improvers and improvement resources under one virtual roof. The results have been electrifying -- along with GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and a dedicated community...2021-09-051h 21
Kostya OuttaDmitry Molosh, Kostya Outta - Immersion [Free Download]From Belarus with Love.
Сollaborative work with @dmitrymolosh2021-01-2007 min
Kostya OuttaKostya Outta - Live Stream from MinskCompiled from tracks by Belarusian producers.
Check out the video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8c_aeKpgEe8
Tracklist:
01 Kostya Outta - Sunday Sunrise [Capital Heaven]
02 F.Bobrov - Hypnosis [Stamp Art]
03 Ivanshee, Kostya Outta - Citadel [Dear Deer]
04 Dmitry Molosh - Nemesis [Sudbeat]
05 ID - Bali River [Balkan Connection]
06 ID - ID
07 Michael A - Lunar Eclipse [Abstract Space Records]2020-10-0633 min
Kostya OuttaFeatured Artist Mix @ Proton Radio (28-08-2020)1. Closed Circle - Eternity (Kostya Outta Remix) [Balkan Connection]
2. Andro V, MOii, Exsess - Triton (Kostya Outta Remix) [BC South America]
3. Kostya Outta - Massive (Original Mix) [MNL]
4. Matt Rowan - Gotcha (Kostya Outta Remix) [Balkan Connection]
5. Jelly For The Babies - Pure Pleasure (Kostya Outta Remix) [The Purr]2020-08-2928 min
Discourse in MagicBalancing Business and Art with Kostya KimlatDiscourse is back from our break and, to kick things off, Kostya Kimlat joins Jonah to discuss balancing your business and art, considering various audiences, and the importance of building a community. Alongside being a skilled sleight-of-hand magician, Kostya is also a business consultant and motivational speaker based in Orlando, Florida.
To Kostya, he views his journey through magic as a series of episodes that have led him to his current point in life; the first episode was in Ukraine, where his father taught him two simple card tricks that sparked his interest. When his family moved to A...2020-02-201h 28
Kostya OuttaKostya Outta - Author's Mix #3Tracklist:
1. Kostya Outta - Island [MixCult Records]
2. Aman Anand - Crystal Dawn (Kostya Outta Remix) [One Of A Kind]
3. Kostya Outta - Deep Sleep [MixCult Records]
4. Kostya Outta - Marathon [One Of A Kind]
5. Kostya Outta - Rolling Stone [Monog Records]
6. GabiM - Reset (Kostya Outta Remix) [MNL]2020-01-1900 min
Kostya OuttaLive @ Prisma (Minsk) 2019-11-26Full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k4idzGGSsOA
Tracklist:
01. Maximo Boskis - Sanergia (Original Mix) [Sudbeat Music]
02. Dmitry Molosh - Wound (Original Mix) [Soundcloud Release] https://bit.ly/2Qb4mod
03. Kostya Outta - Sirius (Original Mix) [Particles]
04. D-Formation, Davide Randazzo, GRAZZE - Ago (Original Mix) [Einmusika Recordings]
05. Leo Perez, Dhany G - Jade (Luciano Scheffer Remix) [Balkan Connection]
06. Cid Inc., Orsen - Ten (Original Mix) [Replug]
07. Marino Canal - The Endless Fall (Khen Remix) [LOST & FOUND]
08. D-Nox, Beckers - Skylab (Original Mix) [Selador]
09. Stiven Rivic - Blackout (Lexicon Avenue Remix) [Kunai Records]
10. Jonas Saalbach - For Evigt (Original Mix...2019-12-2357 min
The Main Event Boxing PodcastTIM & KOSTYA TSZYU | Their great bond, the 'horrible' Hatton loss & Tim's next taskTogether in studio! Father Kostya is visiting Australia (he currently resides in Russia), as Tim Tszyu announces and prepares for a Main Event showdown with Jack Brukaber on December 6 in Sydney.But the bond this champion father-son duo share seems more like a brotherhood. Hear it for yourself.Both Tim and Kostya join Ben Damon in the Fox Sports podcast studio.Here's some of what they covered, plus some of the highlights:-The Tszyu school of discipline (3:00)-How Tim's wired and how Kostya's influenced that (5:00)-Where Tim would prefer Kostya living... here or Russia?? (9:00)-The bond they share (10:00)-Just to...2019-09-3044 min
Kostya OuttaAuthor's Mix #2Tracklist:
1. Pysh - Starkiller (Kostya Outta Remix) [Monog Records]
2. Kostya Outta - Rebirth (Original Mix) [Balkan Connection]
3. Kostya Outta - Audio Mix 2 Final 2 (Original Mix) [Balkan Connection]
4. Rishi K. - Vibes (Kostya Outta Remix) [Be Adult]
5. Kostya Outta, Junee - Falling (Original Mix) [Balkan Connection]2018-07-2200 min
Kostya OuttaAuthor's Mix #1Tracklist:
1. Kostya Outta - High Flyers (Original Mix) [Plastic Magic Records]
2. Kostya Outta - Sunset (Original Mix) [DeepClass Records]
3. Kostya Outta - Snowcase (Dub Mix) [DeepClass Records]
4. Therr Maitz - Found U (Kostya Outta Remix)[Free Download]
5. Stereo Positive & Orri ft. Aja - Carry On (Kostya Outta Remix) [Let Me In Records]2017-07-2000 min
Kostya OuttaLive @ Radio Intense / KievRecorded @ Radio Intense in Kiev 2017-01-24
Watch live video: https://youtu.be/HEPcihkLq_s
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Include awesome tracks by Thomas Gandey, Kyodai, Ante Perry, Paji, Einmusik, Adriatique, MR H's, The White Shadow, Luca Bacchetti, Habischman, Julian Wassermann, Oliver Schories, The Synthe Tigers, Tobirus Mozelle, Pablo Fierro.2017-01-2755 min
Kostya OuttaLive @ Tumany / MinskRecorded @ Tumany in Minsk 2016-05-07
Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/by/podcast/live-fog-tumany-2016.05.07/id1038406206?i=1000370595390&mt=2
Tracklist:
1) Therr Maitz – Found U (Kostya Outta Remix);
2) Sascha Braemer - Polygamy (Original Mix);
3) Vincenzo, Mic Newman - Melbs (Original Mix);
4) Jonas Saalbach - Morgen (Original Mix);
5) Jon Charnis & Hands Free - Leviathan (Original Mix);
6) Cubicolor feat. Tim Digby-Bell - Falling (Robag’s Uppa Baash Remix);
7) Lehar - Zephyr (Original Mix);
8) Escenda - Out Of Moves (Kastis Torrau Dub Remix);
9) Hyenah - Soak It Feat. Nonku (Andre Lodemann Remix);
10) Catz 'n Dogz - Czas Poczeka (Chyba) (Fred Everything Remix);
11) Justin Martin - Th...2016-06-1200 min
Kostya OuttaPLAY IN LOUD! Radio Show 034: Kostya OuttaRecorded especially for PLAY IN LOUD! Radio Show.
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Every Friday from 00:00 to 02:00 am on Radio EL DÍA in the following dials:
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 96.5 FM
San Cristóbal de La Laguna 92.5 FM
Zona Norte: 90.3 y 94.4 FM
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Tracklist:
01) Danniel Selfmade - Last Tip (Original Mix);
02) Dennis Cruz, Spencer K - Impacto (Original Mix);
03) Basti Grub, Natch & Dothen - Oh Baby Dance (Original Mix);
04) DJ Pierre, Supernova - Back 2 House (Supernova Remix);
05) Dario D'Attis, David Aurel...2016-05-191h 00
Kostya OuttaTherr Maitz – Found U (Kostya Outta Remix) Fee DownloadDeep House remix with a slight tinge of Dub Techno and vocals from Therr Maitz frontman Anton Belyaev.
FREE DOWNLOAD FOR SOUNDCLOUD FOLLOWERS.2015-10-1706 min
Kostya OuttaFOG Features vol.2 (Mixed by Kostya Outta)Recorded especially for FOG Features podcast, hosted by resident DJs of the Minsk brilliant venue FOG (Tumany).
Tracklist:
01) Andhim - Rollercoaster (Original Mix);
02) Frank Hellmond - Moonwalk (Original Mix);
03) Mihai Popoviciu - Burnin' (Original Mix);
04) Djuma Soundsystem Vs. Shades Of Gray - Madness (Roberto Rodriguez (Manolo) Remix);
05) John Cosani & Julian Rodriguez - Locked Groove (Arnas D Remix);
06) Oliver Schories - Brizzle (Teenage Mutants Remix);
07) Definition - Fear (Original Mix);
08) Danny Serrano feat. Forrest - Transitions (Ramon Tapia Do What You Do Remix);
09) Tiger Stripes, Pleasurekraft - Primed (Original Mix);
10) Dilby - Pitchfork (Original Mix);
11) Johannes Brecht — Another World (Original Mix);
12) Au...2015-09-1200 min
Kostya OuttaLevitation (Mixed by Kostya Outta)Recorded for terrace opening @ Minsk brilliant venue FOG (Tumany)
Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/by/podcast/levitation-mixed-by-kostya/id1038406206?i=1000369298311&mt=22015-06-0900 min