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Ep. 134 (S9 Premiere): Is the London System for Lazy Players? and other Chess Hot Takes

Jan 5, 2025 · 41 min · Episode 134 · 60.0 MB
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Welcome to Season 9! This episode is a response to the Reddit post What is Your Personal Chess Hot Take? Neal discusses various topics, including the importance of analyzing both wins and losses, the debate surrounding the London System, and the significance of openings in chess strategy. He also shares hot takes about rating deflation, clock etiquette, speed chess, and the impact of psychology on the game. The conversation also touches on the challenges of online chess, particularly regarding cheating.

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