The Chess Angle

Long Island Chess Club

The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!

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196 episodes
Updated July 26

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Dec 12, 2021 · 30 min
Ep. 15: When It's Your Turn to Move
A discussion of the thought process before making a move. This episode is for amateur players of all levels. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Nov 28, 2021 · 23 min
Ep. 14: Boosting Your Chess Rating in the Modern Era
Is the amateur chess scene more competitive than ever before? We take a look at that, and poker somehow makes its way into the discussion. Below are links to the books mentioned in this episode. These are Amazon affiliate links which help support this podcast at no additional cost to you. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). The Biggest Bluff Outliers The Amateur's Mind Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Nov 15, 2021 · 22 min
Ep. 13: Your Opponent's Rating & "Pushy" Chess Parent Anecdotes
In this two-part episode, I discuss the psychology of your opponent's rating, and then share some incidents I witnessed involving chess parents. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Oct 31, 2021 · 13 min
Ep. 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People
Note: There is an updated version of this episode: Ep. 109: Chess Improvement Shortcuts for the Busy Adult Improver. I share some time-saving tips & tricks for busy individuals with limited study time. Check out ChessBase for their fantastic online chess suite as mentioned in this episode. 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee
Oct 18, 2021 · 15 min
Ep. 11: What Chess Players Do When Losing a Game
I discuss how players react when losing a game or facing a worse position. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Sep 26, 2021 · 14 min
Ep. 10: When "Internet Players" Join In-Person Tournaments
A discussion of what happens when "internet players" join live events. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Sep 12, 2021 · 3 min
Ep. 9: Podcast Update Announcement 9-12-21
A brief update of the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Aug 22, 2021 · 11 min
Ep. 8: Why I Now Like 5-minute Online Chess Games
Here, I sort of reverse course from Episode 3 and talk about why I suddenly like 5-minute online games after criticizing them for some time. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Aug 8, 2021 · 24 min
Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego
A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game. Referenced: The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Jul 25, 2021 · 13 min
Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...
This episode is a review of the book The Amateur's Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee ♟The Amazon and chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
Jul 11, 2021 · 16 min
Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments
Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Jun 27, 2021 · 11 min
Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method
A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Jun 13, 2021 · 15 min
Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic
The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee ♟The chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
May 30, 2021 · 14 min
Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater
This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee
May 16, 2021 · 29 min
Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player
Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include: The main goal of the opening System and thematic openings Is there an advantage to having the white pieces? Should you play complicated, theoretical openings? The importance of a consistent opening repertoire Referenced: The London System in 12 Practical Lessons Win With the London System Play the London System Starting Out: The French Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian Starting Out: The Queen's Indian Master the Hedgehog Structure (article) 🎯 Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Buy Me a Coffee ♟The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.
May 14, 2021 · 40 sec
Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle
This is a brief trailer/intro for The Chess Angle podcast.

The Chess Angle

Ep. 15: When It's Your Turn to Move

Ep. 14: Boosting Your Chess Rating in the Modern Era

Ep. 13: Your Opponent's Rating & "Pushy" Chess Parent Anecdotes

Ep. 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People

Ep. 11: What Chess Players Do When Losing a Game

Ep. 10: When "Internet Players" Join In-Person Tournaments

Ep. 9: Podcast Update Announcement 9-12-21

Ep. 8: Why I Now Like 5-minute Online Chess Games

Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego

Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...

Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments

Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method

Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic

Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater

Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player

Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle