Podcasts about Chess

On today's episode PFT, Arian and Big T are joined by Brandon Walker to discuss the impact of the ‘The Cosby Show' and the Fall of Bill Cosby. They discuss how the series reshaped American television, its cultural impact, and why it became such a defining show of the 1980s. Plus, they examine the allegations against Bill Cosby, the criminal case, the overturned conviction, the civil lawsuits, and how his legacy has been permanently complicated. (00:04:29) Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (00:12:49) AI Test Environment (00:21:22) Ben Shapiro's ‘The Odyssey' Take (00:37:47) Mamdani & Netanyahu (00:51:28) Chess (01:06:36) Bill CosbyYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Can a youth enrichment franchise teach three-year-olds chess and produce strong unit economics without a storefront? Story Time Chess has built its business around that exact idea. In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, host Lance Graulich sits down with Jon Sieber, co-founder of Story Time Chess, and Elise Morales, Director of Franchise Development at Franchise FastLane, to examine a children's education franchise that combines storytelling, chess instruction, school partnerships, and a low-overhead operating model.

Follow us on Instagram! Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Shop | TeesWant to get in contact with us?Email | Instagram | Twitter | Website | Facebook Recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, putting Texas and the western Gulf Coast in the forecast for potential impacts this week. In other news, The Mexican iceberg lettuce linked to an outbreak of cases of explosive diarrhea was distributed in Texas for more than two weeks; Texas hemp consumers will soon face new limits on which THC products they can legally buy. Beginning July 31, products containing cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THCP will be banned in Texas; and 16-year old Chess grandmaster Andy Woodward of McKinney traveled to St. Louis to defend his U.S. Junior Chess Championship title against nine of the nation's strongest players under the age of 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Lost Piece Exercise: The audio will tell you the position of most of the pieces on the board. Can you work out where the missing piece is meant to be? To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/4rn2/6p1/2Q5/8/KP1pk3/8/8 b - - 0 1 And the answer is... Qc5

It's International Chess Day. In Japan, there's a popular chess-like game known as shōgi, and one of the variants of that game is played on a scale that's hard to even describe. Plus: designer Pierre Cardin celebrated the moon landing (on this day in 1969) with a moon dress. Armageddon (Futility Closet)Pierre Cardin's Moon Dress (Weird Universe)Make a move over to our Patreon page and back this show

This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Valerie Cameron discuss today’s top headlines. Chess is making a comeback among the youth after the pandemic. A woman defends her decision to name her child “Love". Utah’s NASA Ambassador Patrick Wiggins joins us to discuss discovering his tenth Supernova.

Awareness Exercise: Listen to the locations of all the pieces in the position, then answer the questions to test your awareness. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it FEN from today's exercise: q7/6bk/P5p1/1P3p1p/2Q4P/1Np3P1/2R2P1K/3r4 w - - 3 1 Listen to the episode for the questions and answers.

Find the Blunder Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. One player will blunder and the other will not punish them for it. Can you find the blunder and the best punishment? To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4 3. Nd5 Be7 4. d4 exd4 5. Qxd4 Nf6 6. Nxe7 Qxe7 7. b3 Nc6 8. Qc3 O-O 9. Bb2 d5 10. cxd5 Nxd5 11. Qc2 Rd8 12. e3 * And the answer is... 10..Nxd5 is the blunder. Qc2 is the miss. Qxg7# is the correct punishment.

Bruce Pandolfini is an American chess legend who has written many popular books, consulted on The Queen's Gambit and numerous other films and television projects featuring chess, and worked with countless future masters, including GM Fabiano Caruana and IM Josh Waitzkin. Bruce rejoined me to reflect on what he has learned from an incredibly varied career in chess, from helping cover the 1972 Fischer-Spassky World Championship for PBS to nearly fifty years as one of America's most influential chess teachers. In our conversation, Bruce discusses the nature of chess talent, what separates students who improve from those who don't, how technology has changed the way chess is taught, and shares memorable stories from his decades as a teacher, author, and film consultant. 00:00 Introduction and Bruce's background 00:23 Bruce's career highlights and teaching philosophy 06:06 Traits of successful chess players 09:10 Adults vs. kids in chess learning Mentioned:  Dream Moves by GM Miron Sher  19:28 Talent and hard work in chess Mentioned: Reveal Your Chess Style by GM Andy Soltis ,  Deadline Grandmaster  24:00- Working on the movies Searching For Bobby Fischer, and Fresh  31:58 The health and future of chess 40:15 Chess legends and historical stories 45:00- Patreon mailbag question: Would Bruce consider revising and updating any of  his books? 48:28 Bruce's involvement in media and films 56:16 Reflections on chess evolution and technology Mentioned: Thinking Sideways, Dark Squares, Bobby Fischer's Chess Queen, Rebel Queen, The Seventh Seal, From Russia with Love, Casablanca  01:03:14 Advice for chess enthusiasts and closing thoughts If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hybrid Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are, then read a series of moves from that position. When prompted, try to identify the best next move. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 2rk4/3rp3/8/4P3/Q3K3/8/8/8 w - - 0 1 PGN for today's exercise: e6 Rb7 2. Qa6 Rcb8 3. Qc4 * And the answer is... Rb4

We've decided to go on a bit of a foreign policy spree here at The Remnant. And why not? Everyone needs a hobby. Today Rebeccah Heinrichs joins Jonah Goldberg to go deep on Iran, NATO, allies, Operation Epic Fury, realism in Ukraine, MAGA, isolationist failure, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Israel, national conservatism, antisemitism, and America's posture in the world.  Show Notes: —Aaron MacLean Remnant —Francis Dearnley Remnant —Heinrichs in National Review: “Strengthen NATO, Don't Wreck It” —Brendan Simms: The Return of the Great Powers —Iran: The Latest - Podcast The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the peace you've been searching for isn't something you need to create, but something you've simply forgotten is already within you?In a world that constantly encourages us to seek happiness through achievement, self-improvement, and external success, it's easy to overlook the one place where lasting peace has always existed. In this conversation, Agi welcomes back inner journey guide Chess Edwards to explore why true peace isn't a fleeting mental state, but the very essence of who we are. Together, they uncover practical insights for recognising your true nature, navigating the restless mind, and living from a place of inner stillness, no matter what life brings.By listening to this episode, you'll discover:Why lasting inner peace is not something you achieve, but something you awaken to beyond the thinking mind.Practical ways to work with meditation, awareness, and self-inquiry without getting discouraged by a busy mind.How to recognise common ego traps and deepen your spiritual practice.Press play now to discover how reconnecting with your true nature can transform the way you experience every moment of your life.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:03:05 - Inner Peace as the Essence of Being06:02 - Why We Seek Peace Outside Ourselves09:16 - What Meditation Really Is14:23 - Why Meditation Without Study Falls Short21:08 - The Movie Screen Analogy25:02 - The Role of a Guide on the Inner Path29:04 - How the Ego Defends Itself35:49 - Staying Devoted to One Path38:46 - The Acorn Analogy and Chess's Work41:47 - Closing Reflections and Final Invitation˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Inner peace is not a state of mind. It is the essence of our being."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Chess' website: https://www.chessedwards.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

The Kewanee Chess Association is opening the board to players of all ages and skill levels. Founder Obrey Blumenshine says the group began from his lifelong love of chess and a desire to create a free, social place for the community to play, learn, and connect. Obrey says the association is now affiliated with the Illinois Chess Association and U.S. Chess Federation, with plans for rated tournaments in Kewanee. Chess players in Kewanee have a standing invitation to gather each week for friendly competition and conversation. The Kewanee Chess Association is hosting free open playing sessions every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 PM at the Henry County Senior Center. Organizers say the sessions are open to all ages and all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players looking for a challenge. The weekly meetups offer a chance to sharpen strategy, enjoy a classic game, and connect with others in the community. No registration is required—just bring your interest in chess and be ready to play. To join, visit the "Kewanee Chess Association" on Facebook or email kiwanichessassociation@outlook.com.

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. d4 dxe4 4. Nc3 * And the answer is... 4... exf3

Game Exercise: Close your eyes and follow along with an entire Chess game using the audio below. On each move, try to conceptualize the position clearly and understand how it has changed. Try to follow the game until the end to stretch the amount of moves you can see ahead. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6 3. d5 Ne5 4. b3 e6 5. Bb2 Bb4+ 6. Nd2 Ne4 7. Bc1 Qf6 0-1

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/8/8/8/1B6/1K1B4/8/k7 w - - 0 1 And the answer is... Bc3#

Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries?Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. h3 Nf6 4. c3 Nxe4 * And the answer is... Qa4+ c6 6. Qxe4

Share a commentGod calls Moses out of an ordinary day and into a moment that changes everything: a burning bush, holy ground, and a mission Moses does not want. What follows isn't just ancient history, it's a painfully familiar pattern of hesitation. We hear Moses reach for excuse after excuse, and we recognize ourselves in the questions: Who am I to do this? What if I don't have the answers? What if people don't believe me? What if I'm not gifted enough to speak or lead?We trace each objection and God's response, because the story is packed with practical guidance for Christian leadership, calling, and everyday faith. God doesn't build Moses with flattering words or promise a perfectly easy path. He offers presence: “I will be with you.” He reveals His name, Yahweh, “I AM,” and shows that spiritual authority comes less from having a polished method and more from knowing God deeply. We also connect that revelation to Jesus' words in John 8, pointing to the heart of discipleship: learning Christ, not just collecting answers.Then the tension rises as Moses claims inability and inadequacy, and God answers with undeniable signs and a blunt reminder that He made Moses' mouth. The conversation lands on the moment where excuses turn into refusal, and we bring it home through Matthew 28 and the Great Commission: Christ gives the authority, the message, and the promise of His presence. If you've been stalling, bargaining, or waiting for “someone else” to step up, this is your nudge to stop playing chess with God and surrender. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the excuse you're ready to drop.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentGod calls Moses out of an ordinary day and into a moment that changes everything: a burning bush, holy ground, and a mission Moses does not want. What follows isn't just ancient history, it's a painfully familiar pattern of hesitation. We hear Moses reach for excuse after excuse, and we recognize ourselves in the questions: Who am I to do this? What if I don't have the answers? What if people don't believe me? What if I'm not gifted enough to speak or lead?We trace each objection and God's response, because the story is packed with practical guidance for Christian leadership, calling, and everyday faith. God doesn't build Moses with flattering words or promise a perfectly easy path. He offers presence: “I will be with you.” He reveals His name, Yahweh, “I AM,” and shows that spiritual authority comes less from having a polished method and more from knowing God deeply. We also connect that revelation to Jesus' words in John 8, pointing to the heart of discipleship: learning Christ, not just collecting answers.Then the tension rises as Moses claims inability and inadequacy, and God answers with undeniable signs and a blunt reminder that He made Moses' mouth. The conversation lands on the moment where excuses turn into refusal, and we bring it home through Matthew 28 and the Great Commission: Christ gives the authority, the message, and the promise of His presence. If you've been stalling, bargaining, or waiting for “someone else” to step up, this is your nudge to stop playing chess with God and surrender. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the excuse you're ready to drop.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet, we look at how offenses are countering the "nickel revolution" on defense by putting more tight ends on the field. What advantages are 12-personnel sets providing offenses, and why have tight ends become their most valuable chess piece? This podcast is a part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game Exercise: Close your eyes and follow along with an entire Chess game using the audio below. On each move, try to conceptualize the position clearly and understand how it has changed. Try to follow the game until the end to stretch the amount of moves you can see ahead. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 cxd4 5. Nxd4 Nc6 6. Bg5 e6 7. Qd2 a6 8. O-O-O Bd7 9. f4 b5 10. Qe1 Be7 11. e5 dxe5 12. Nxc6 Bxc6 13. Rxd8+ Rxd8 14. fxe5 1-0

SanMar just pulled Bella+Canvas exclusively in-house — 37 days after telling the market nothing would change. Bruce and Steven break down the timeline, why S&S Activewear's private-equity playbook just got disrupted, and whether Gildan is circling S&S next.

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/8/8/8/k7/P2b4/1Pq5/K1NR4 b - - 0 1 And the answer is... 1... Qb1#

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Bg4 4. Nf3 e5 5. dxe5 dxe5 6. Nxe5 * And the answer is... 6... Bxd1

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Listen to interview with Shira Chess Watch interview with Shira Chess Dr. Shira Chess is a professor who is having a lot of fun investigating the intersections of video games, gender,  digital culture, and the occult.  Being digital pioneers and spiritual explorers ourselves, we were very curious about her latest findings, discussed in this interview and with great detail in her latest book, “The Unseen Internet - Conjuring the Occult in Digital Discourse.”   One of the funniest and most endearing revelations of the interview is her current “cathartic and just a touch crazy” gaming obsession: meticulously recreating the 90s Mondo 2000 cyber-culture scene (in which we personally participated in the early 90’s) inside the  life-simulation game Tomodachi Life. She admits to forcing the little digital avatars of real-world internet pioneers to refer to her as “editor,” taking immense joy in capturing photos of ‘Mondoids’ like Tim Leary and Terence McKenna spontaneously playing together on a virtual see saw. :-) Dr. Chess expresses concern over the loss of authentic human connection online and the anxiety younger generations feel toward a future dictated by financially driven algorithms.  We do look at how  occult traditions can connect to contemporary technology, including parallels between conjuring spirits and communicating with AI’s.  Questions like how do we address them and what we request from them are broached.  Upcoming events this summer, like “The Gulf of Deliria,” with Dr. Chess and R.U Sirius will take us to the brink with these and related issues, tearing a hole in the fabric of reality itself!  Enjoy..  

Game Exercise: Close your eyes and follow along with an entire Chess game using the audio below. On each move, try to conceptualize the position clearly and understand how it has changed. Try to follow the game until the end to stretch the amount of moves you can see ahead. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Be7 7. O-O O-O 8. c4 c6 9. Nc3 f5 10. cxd5 cxd5 11. Qb3 Nxc3 12. bxc3 Nc6 13. Re1 Bf6 14. Ba3 Rf7 15. Qxd5 1-0

The Daily Quiz - Sports and Leisure Today's Questions: Question 1: Which chess piece is the most common? Question 2: In Baseball where do the braves come from? Question 3: Who is the top goalscorer in the history of the English Premier League? Question 4: With which sport is Mia Hamm associated? Question 5: What is the name of the winter Olympic sport in which you ride a sled face up and feet first? Question 6: What is the nickname of the English football team Norwich City? Question 7: Which of these is a baseball team based in St. Louis? Question 8: Who Did Muhammed Ali Fight In 'The Rumble In The Jungle''? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 2r3k1/p3rppp/1p2p3/2q5/8/2Q1P3/PP3PPP/2R1R1K1 w - - 0 1 And the answer is... Qd2

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Natural Classic Physique Pro Henry Lin joins Lawrence to discuss his bodybuilding journey, the art of posing, and his experiences competing at the highest level. Henry shares the stories behind his memorable battles last year onstage, how he crafts his posing routines, and why keeping bodybuilding enjoyable has been a cornerstone of his success. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Henry! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Henry's IG: @nutritionbyhenry Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. f4 a6 5. e5 g6 * And the answer is... exf6

Game Exercise: Close your eyes and follow along with an entire Chess game using the audio below. On each move, try to conceptualize the position clearly and understand how it has changed. Try to follow the game until the end to stretch the amount of moves you can see ahead. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 d6 5. f4 Ng4 6. fxe5 Nf2 7. Qf3 O-O 8. Qg3 Nxh1 9. Qf3 Qh4+ 0-1

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/8/1r6/1q6/k7/N1R5/PBP5/KR1r4 b - - 0 1 And the answer is... 1... Qxb2#

GM Jacob Aagaard joins Dojo Talks for a deep conversation on chess books, AI, coaching, and the future of chess improvement. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club 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 our chess book & supplies 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://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 Jacob Aagaard's Publishing Journey 07:09 The New Dvoretsky Book Collection 12:18 Are Chess Books Still Relevant? 27:25 Deep Work vs. Digital Learning 39:33 AI, Chess, and the Future of Learning 50:19 Why Great Chess Coaches Still Matter 56:05 Why Beginner Chess Books Are Too Hard

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 b6 * And the answer is... Bxc6+ Bd7 6. Bxa8

17-year-old IM-elect Rose Atwell is one of the brightest young stars in American chess. She recently earned her International Master title, tied for first at the National High School Championship, and qualified for the U.S. Women's Olympiad team for the first time. Rose has also built a loyal following on social media by candidly chronicling her tournament experiences. She shares instructive positions and the lessons she learns from both her successes and setbacks. In our conversation we discuss: Her approach to reviewing games and systematically addressing weaknesses How she uses digital flashcards and "mixed tactics" to accelerate improvement Why she believes homeschooling has benefited both her chess and her education The chess advice she would give to her younger self  Rose is an impressive player and a great ambassador for the game. I appreciate her taking the time to join me during a very busy tournament schedule. 00:00 Introduction to Rose Atwell 03:23 Lessons Learned From a Disappointing Recent Tournament 06:24 Reviewing Games and Learning from Mistakes 09:29 Training Routines and Adjustments 12:33 Coaching Dynamics and Study Habits Mentioned:  Rose Atwell interview with GM Mauricio Flores Rios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w-JQbZUIRs “Class in Session” with WGM Sabina Foisor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6YiEvust3k 15:24 Digital Tools and Flashcards for Improvement 18:23 Balancing Study and Physical Health 21:23 Family Background and Support 24:31 Competitive Mindset and Gender Dynamics in Chess Mentioned: Judit Polgar book trilogy  https://forwardchess.com/product/judit-polgar-how-i-beat-fischers-record 31:32 Upcoming Tournaments and Travel Plans 33:58 Meeting Chess Heroes and Inspirations 36:00 Balancing Chess and Education 39:01 The Future of College and Chess 39:52 Attributing Success and Overcoming Challenges 42:04 Social Media and Sharing Chess Experiences 43:57 Advice to Younger Self and Emotional Resilience 46:05 The Importance of Identity Beyond Chess 49:02 Reading and Maintaining Focus 51:22 Chess Training and Future Goals 57:00 Thanks to Rose for joining me! Here is how to keep up with her: X: https://x.com/atwell_rose?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roseatwellchess/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game Exercise: Close your eyes and follow along with an entire Chess game using the audio below. On each move, try to conceptualize the position clearly and understand how it has changed. Try to follow the game until the end to stretch the amount of moves you can see ahead. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: f4 e5 2. fxe5 Qh4+ 3. g3 Qe4 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Nc3 Qf5 6. e4 Qe6 7. d4 Qe7 8. Bg5 Qb4 9. a3 Qxb2 10. Na4 1-0

Although Spencer Leach's second Friday NYTimes crossword was 15x15, it seemed larger, somehow — not because EXTRALARGE made its way into the grid, but because it was brimming with abfab clues.  We were delighted by 30D, Chess tactic in which the king and queen are attacked simultaneously by a single piece, ROYALFORK; snookered (again) by 17D, Places to go in the U.K., LOOS; and reminded of how time flies by 48D, Smartphone predecessors, for short, PDAS (what are those again??).In addition to the crossword, we have a fine fun fact for Fun Fact Friday, so be sure to listen for that!Show note imagery: Technically speaking, those are LEGO bricks, not merely LEGOS — according to LEGO, who ought to know!

Amazing vibes and as Richard detected: GONZO! Let's deliver some letters on a plane! And deliver a child? To an edgelord?

Originally aired on June 27, 2026. On this episode, Doug interviews Alli Jarrett, Executive Director of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, about inducting new members into their organization, what women's golf looks like now, and much more. Doug also talks about "boutique caliber," a giraffe on the loose in the Texas Hill Country, and much more. Stay connected to the outdoor activities that you and your family love with The Doug Pike Show.

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a dizzying pace. One analysis shows it doubling its abilities every seven months.And it's surpassed humans in more than just trivia and Chess. Last year, an AI from Microsoft solved complex medical cases with 85% accuracy, far about the 20% average for experienced physicians. And a recent Stanford report found that some of the newest A-I systems now match or beat the average human expert on PhD-level science questions.But what happens when A-I is better and smarter than the brightest among us at every task? That's called superintelligence.Researchers disagree about how close we are to that sci-fi goal: is it years, or decades—or possible at all? And what happens if that genie-in-a-bottle is let loose? Some say the risk is as existential as total human extinction.We'll discuss the biggest promise – and peril – of AI's advancement beyond humans.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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A Pokopoia event about Jirachi starts this week to kick off summer! Rumors about it being tied to Ruby & Sapphire Switch versions are addressed here. Pokopia also gives us a hint at what we can expect with the DLC, including dressing up our Pokémon. Pokémon Company in Japan is running an AI contest to make the TCG cpu feel more like a Chess cpu in the games, more or less. Pokémon Champions comes to mobile with two new abilities for two meh Pokémon.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:06:50-Pokopia Jirachi Event00:18:30-Ruby & Sapphire Rumors00:24:30-Clothing & Dress Up in Pokopia00:35:05-Pokémon AI Contest01:00:50-Champions on Mobile01:38:50-Sirfetch'd & Pichu01:44:25-CreditsLINKS

Tfue was the most-watched Fortnite streamer on the planet. Eleven million Twitch followers. Eleven million YouTube subscribers. Over 1.7 billion views. And in 2023, he walked away from it all. Not because he failed. Because he was done. Now he's running 120 miles offshore in the Gulf chasing swordfish, flats fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, and building one of the fastest-growing fishing channels on YouTube under the name C-Few. I really loved this conversation. Some of the moments that stood out to me: - The way Tfue talks about gaming and fishing as two sides of the same obsession — when he's in, he's ALL in. Whether that's streaming 15 hours a day or going 4-for-5 on swordfish before noon. - His take on what it actually takes to be the best in the world at something — genetics, age, reflexes, mindset — and how a lot of it applies far beyond gaming. - The moment he realized a flats boat was too dangerous for anyone he invited on it, and how that pushed him into bigger water and bigger fish. - How he learned sword fishing almost entirely on his own — YouTube, trial and error, and just going 120 miles out into the Gulf until he figured it out. - His honest answer when I asked if competitive gaming and competitive fishing are comparable. He doesn't sugarcoat it. The answer surprised me. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 From #1 Fortnite Streamer to Fisherman 03:35 What It Takes to Be the Best in the World at Gaming 07:00 How Tfue Fell in Love with Fishing 09:45 The Boat Progression — Simmons Flats Boat to 43-Footer 14:00 Sword Fishing the Gulf — Running 120 Miles Offshore 17:00 Sponsors, Growing C-Few, and Building a Fishing Channel 21:00 The Bahamas, Exumas, and Dream Fish 27:30 Retiring at 28 — What That Actually Looks Like 32:00 Gaming vs. Fishing: Competitive Mindset Breakdown 38:00 Fortnite by the Numbers — The Scale Is Hard to Believe 44:00 Enhanced Games, Adderall in Esports, and Performance 51:00 Skill Ceiling, Genetics, and What Makes a Great Competitor 55:00 AI, Chess, and Cheating at the Highest Levels 1:01:00 Dream Catches, Bluefin Tuna, and What's Next 1:07:00 Golf, Card Counting, Casinos, and Random Life Stuff 1:14:00 Where to Find Tfue — Tfue and C-Few

He also has the power!!! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip back to Eternia to watch the movie that is definitely better than the last one but not good enough to get a sequel, Masters of the Universe 2026. They nitpick the swords, the songs, and of course the Karg!   Recommendations DJ - Is This Thing On? (movie) Diggins - Obsession (movie), Chess (play) Nando - Ziwe (series)   Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links   Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman

Can a background as a professional jazz musician help you improve at chess? Matt Rathkey says “yes.”. Matt is this week's guest on The Adult Improver Series. Like many players, he fell back in love with chess during the COVID pandemic and soon found himself playing regularly, watching top-level broadcasts, and solving puzzles. Along the way, he drew upon lessons from years of studying music, particularly the role of pattern recognition, deliberate practice, and improvisation. After years of dedication,  Matt has raised his Chess.com blitz rating from roughly 1200 to over 1900.  Matt also has a fascinating day job. He is a learning designer on Duolingo's chess team, helping build what has quickly become one of the largest entry points into chess in the world. Launched last year, Duolingo Chess now has more than 7 million daily active users, most of whom are new to the game. Matt shares his improvement advice, discusses the parallels between jazz and chess, and reflects on what he has learned about the science of skill acquisition.  This was a fun conversation, and it is encouraging to see so many new players discovering chess through Duolingo. 00:00 Introduction  Join the free Perpetual Chess Discord here: https://discord.gg/7KxjmaTW Sub to my free newsletter here:  https://benjohnson.substack.com/ Join the Perpetual Chess Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess 02:00 Matt Rathkey joins 04:10 The Return to Chess: A Pandemic Story 07:04 Rediscovering Chess: The Queen's Gambit Effect 10:08 Setting Goals: The Journey to 1500 Matt's USCF rating page: https://ratings.uschess.org/player/13412385 13:09 Learning Through Observation: Active Engagement 16:04 The Importance of Tactics in Chess 18:48 Understanding Openings: Beyond Memorization 21:41 Chess Culture and Personal Growth 24:42 The Future of Chess: Duolingo's Chess Course 34:56 Overcoming Chess Intimidation 36:48 Duolingo Chess: Making Chess Accessible 39:44 Engaging with Oscar: The Duolingo Chess Bot 42:53 Learning Pathways in Duolingo Chess 46:41 Designing Effective Chess Lessons 51:08 Personalized Learning in Chess 53:14 The Intersection of Music and Chess 01:02:06 Advice for Chess Improvement 01:08:24 The Journey of Continuous Improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when we thought the biggest drama around the chess world was reserved for a 1980s British mega-musical about US/Soviet Cold War relations, along comes a bunch of tech bros at Chess.com to steal the crown.  Apparently winning at chess online can lead to some big earnings, and rumors and allegations of cheating start to fly after a young upstart player starts dominate on the site.  And don't even get us started on the anal beads, Fam....Find and watch "Untold: Chess Mates" on NetflixLOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!Episode Sponsors: Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed DripDrop - Doctor-developed hydration that works faster than water alone.Use promo code TCO at www.dripdrop.com for 20% off your first order! Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. DraftKings Casino - New players, download the DraftKings Casino app and use code TCO WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!