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IM Alex Ostrovskiy is a former Scholastic National Champion, New York State Champion, and accomplished coach who has earned one GM norm, and reached a peak USCF rating of 2560. In addition to his coaching work, Alex is a regular commentator on GM Hikaru Nakamura's Twitch channel, and a tournament organizer who runs frequent invitational tournaments in New York City (where he has lived since the age of 5.) Alex and I discussed the following: Alex's three main tenets of chess improvement- tactics, opening prep, and playing consistently Lessons from a couple recent tournaments, and why Alex has scaled back his GM-title ambitions The origins of Alex's longtime friendship with Gotham Chess, and whether he is surprised by Levy's success. This was a fun conversation with a lot of good advice. Timestamps of topics discussed are below. 00:00- ChessDojo special offer! If you try out Chessdojo 4.0 you can get a 40% discount by using the code “Ben40” at checkout. 0:01- Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro And you can check out their new offerings here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 02:00- Alex joins the show! Mentioned: Alex's Interview with Dylan Quercia- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIK2jjnpwcM&list=PLXZjuvMCiLW0Ae7nNr5dvJk80neTe4Jvz&index=1&t=1975s&pp=iAQB Also mentioned: GM Arjun Kalyan, Elizabeth Spiegel, Brooklyn Castle 0:08- Alex's students are known for deep opening prep- what is his approach as a coach? Mentioned: NM Matan Prilleltensky 13:00- How important are openings below the 2000 level? 16:00- Alex's report on two recent tournaments in Spain. Mentioned: GM Andy Woodward 21:00- How do the logistics work of going to youth championships to coach students? 22:00- What is the origin of the Norm invitational tournaments that Alex helps run in NYC? Mentioned: Keith Espinosa More info at: https://nycchessnorms.com/ 24:00- Will Alex be able to convince the famous Chess YouTuber FM Donny Ariel to play in a norm invitational? Mentioned: EP 421 with FM Donny Ariel and GM Jan Gustasaffson Donny Ariel: The Road to Chess Grandmaster: https://www.youtube.com/@DonnyArielChess 30:00- Alex is longtime friends with IM Levy Rozman- what is his first memory of him? 36:00- What was it like to do training sessions with Kasparov as a kid? 37:00- Who were Alex's main rivals as one of the top US players for his age? Mentioned: GM Darwin Yang, GM Daniel Naroditsky 40:30 -Did Alex study chess a lot as a kid or primarily learn by playing? 45:00- Has Alex worked with adult students? 48:00- Alex's training advice 54:00- How did Alex get started commentating on Hikaru's channel? 56:00- Alex's closing advice Thanks to Alex for joining me, you can reach him via his website. https://www.alexchess.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In una inedita veste sintetica, nel nuovo fumetti al cesso Magistrelli, Peduzzi e Tanzillo chiacchierano di icone, divinità, adattamenti, amori e turbamenti.Buon ascolto. Buon ascolto! In questo episodio:L'estate in cui Hikaru è morto (09:00). Tutto un altro Lupo Alberto (26:00). Come dopo la pioggia (35:00). What if Topolino Avengers (54:15). Quanto sono belli i DC Pocket (01:16:35). Buon ascolto! Soundtraccia: Odd Theme - Fabio Bortolotti / nananananananana - Alessandro Mucchi / Notti fotoniche - Fabio Bortolotti Vuoi darci una mano? Abbonati su Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/outcastvideo Fai acquisti su Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pGObEq Fai acquisti su Fusion Retro Books: https://fusionretrobooks.com/?ref=pzxtr4vyfzsy Usa il codice outcastlive su Epic Games Store. Compra le nostre felpe e magliette: https://outcastlive.threadless.com/ Supportaci su Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/outcast?ty=h Supportaci con PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K9TL85M7PDN4Y
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Caitlin, Colleen, and Megan return to review the first half of Magic Knight Rayearth's second season! 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:55 New writer 0:05:54 Major changes in second season 0:09:38 Narrative passivism 0:12:32 The dub 0:15:28 Differences from the manga 0:17:16 New designs 0:19:15 New music 0:20:51 Eagle Vision 0:28:26 Aska 0:30:13 Tatra and Tarta 0:35:14 The anti-monomyth 0:38:10 Trauma 0:39:56 Alcyone 0:43:42 Nova and Lady Debonaire 0:47:39 Hikaru as protagonist 0:50:28 The people? 0:55:34 Final thoughts 0:58:00 Outro Caitlin: bsky.app/profile/alltsunnodere.bsky.social Megan: bsky.app/profile/brainchild129.bsky.social Colleen: bsky.app/profile/colleensmangarecs.bsky.social AniFem Linktree: https://linktr.ee/animefeminist AniFem Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/animefeminist AniFem Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/animefeminist Recorded Sunday 18th August 2024 Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mysteries of Shibuya: Hikaru's Thrilling Quest for Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-01-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷の交差点に満開の春の風が吹き抜ける頃、ひかるは何か特別なことを求めていた。En: As the spring breeze blew through the Shibuya crossing in full bloom, Hikaru was seeking something special.Ja: 彼の心は大学の講義やレポートだけでは満たされなかった。En: His heart wasn't satisfied by just university lectures and reports.Ja: 友人のゆうきはそんなひかるのことをよく知っていたが、安定した生活のほうを好んでいた。En: His friend Yuki, who knew Hikaru well, preferred a more stable life.Ja: 「ひかる、また冒険に行こうとしてるのか?」ゆうきは渋谷のエネルギッシュな人々の中で問いかけた。En: "Hikaru, are you off on another adventure?" Yuki asked amidst the energetic crowds of Shibuya.Ja: 「大きなチャンスがあるんだ」とひかるは目を輝かせて応えた。En: "There's a big opportunity," Hikaru replied, his eyes sparkling.Ja: 「貴重な像が行方不明なんだ。それを見つければ、何かが変わる気がする。」En: "A valuable statue is missing. If I find it, I feel like something will change."Ja: 渋谷の交差点は、色とりどりのネオンが輝き、ひっきりなしに人々が行き交っていた。En: The Shibuya crossing was filled with vibrant neon lights, and people moved about incessantly.Ja: ひかるの心は揺れ動いた。En: Hikaru's heart wavered.Ja: どこから手を付ければよいのかわからないが、その冒険の香りに引き寄せられていた。En: He didn't know where to begin, but he was drawn to the scent of adventure.Ja: そのとき、みかという名の美しい女性が現れた。En: At that moment, a beautiful woman named Mika appeared.Ja: アートのキュレーターとして有名で、ひかるに話しかけた。En: Known as a famous art curator, she approached Hikaru.Ja: 「像のことなら、私が手伝えるかもしれない。」En: "If it's about the statue, I might be able to help."Ja: ゆうきは眉をひそめ、「信じていいのか?」と警戒した。En: Yuki furrowed his brows, asking cautiously, "Can we trust her?"Ja: 「見てみないとわからないさ」とひかるは答え、みかに頼ることに決めた。En: "You don't know unless you try," Hikaru replied and decided to rely on Mika.Ja: 彼らは像が消えた最後の場所へ向かった。En: They headed to the last place where the statue had disappeared.Ja: ある夜、ひかるはみかの案内で秘密のアート展示にたどり着いた。En: One night, Hikaru arrived at a secret art exhibition guided by Mika.Ja: 暗く静かなギャラリーの中で、彼は不安を感じた。En: Inside the dark and quiet gallery, he felt anxious.Ja: そこには秘密が隠されているようだった。En: It seemed secrets were hidden there.Ja: 突然、壁にかかるカーテンを動かした。En: Suddenly, he moved a curtain hanging on the wall.Ja: そこに失われた像があった。En: There was the lost statue.Ja: 「みか、どうしてここに?」ひかるは驚いた。En: "Mika, why is it here?" Hikaru asked, surprised.Ja: みかは微笑んで、「芸術には多くの秘密があるわ。真実を知るのはあなた次第よ。」En: Mika smiled and said, "Art holds many secrets. It's up to you to discover the truth."Ja: ひかるとゆうきは、像を安全に戻し、ひかるの名声は高まった。En: Hikaru and Yuki safely returned the statue, and Hikaru's reputation grew.Ja: ゆうきは少し考え直し、「時には冒険も悪くないかもしれないな」と認めた。En: Yuki reconsidered a bit and admitted, "Maybe adventure isn't so bad once in a while."Ja: ひかるは新たな自信を得て、知られざる真実を解き明かすことの楽しさを味わった。En: Hikaru gained new confidence and enjoyed the thrill of uncovering unknown truths.Ja: そして、いつもの渋谷の賑わいも違って見えるようになったのだった。En: And the usual hustle and bustle of Shibuya started to appear different to him. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風bloom: 満開seeking: 求めていたsatisfied: 満たされなかったadventure: 冒険crowds: 人々opportunity: チャンスvaluable: 貴重なstatue: 像sparkling: 輝かせてvibrant: 色とりどりのincessantly: ひっきりなしにwavered: 揺れ動いたscent: 香りcurator: キュレーターfurrowed: 眉をひそめcautiously: 警戒したrely: 頼ることexhibition: 展示anxious: 不安を感じたsecrets: 秘密curtain: カーテンreputation: 名声confession: 認めたtruths: 真実uncovering: 解き明かすthoroughfare: 交差点spark: 輝きbustle: 賑わいdiscover: 知る
In this episode, Xan dives into Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda, an inspirational music manga now being released in full color by Scholastic. Does the colorization enhance the story, or does it change the tone of this limited series? Join him as he explores its origins on the Azuki Manga app, shares his thoughts on the adaptation, and breaks down why this series is worth your attention. Before we wrap up, a quick reminder: if you've been enjoying the podcast and want to help keep the lights on, please consider supporting our GoFundMe at tinyurl.com/spiraken. We've got some fantastic tier rewards to thank you for your generosity, and every bit of support goes a long way. A huge shoutout to our anonymous donors—you're the real MVPs! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening. Follow us on social media @spiraken on Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky, and join our Discord community at tinyurl.com/spiradiscord. If you're feeling extra generous, leave us a glowing review on Apple Podcasts at tinyurl.com/helpxan—it helps more than you know! Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoyed this episode. Until next time, keep turning those pages! ----more---- #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga #dramamanga #musicmanga #newmangaexplained #bestmanga #mangarecommendation #hikaruinthelight #maimatsuda #azukimanga #scholastic #graphix #podcasthq #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme: Trendsetter by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES WHERE TO FIND US: Bluesky: @spiraken.bsky.social Instagram: /spiraken Email: Spiraken@gmail.com | Xan's Email: xan@spiraken.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiraken Discord: https://tinyurl.com/spiradiscord X (Twitter): https://X.com/spiraken YouTube: /@spiraken Twitch: /spiraken Amazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: What's your favorite J-Idol group? Let us know in the comments or on social media!"
▼今回はこんな話! Agendersのみなさん、新年あけましておめでとうございます! 今年もよろしくお願いします! やはり季節感ゼロでいきます! 今回はHikaruさんの友人からお便りが来たようで・・・? ▼お便りや感想はこちらからお待ちしています。 https://forms.gle/73RW6Fq7TWMJpfNx9 採用された方には、何かノベルティをお送りします。 ▼フリーアジェンダとは... メルカリでグロースを務めてきた@hik0107と株式会社10Xの創業者&代表である@yamotty3 が仕事のことから哲学、雑談など話すPodcastです。名は体を表す、という諺どおり、かっちりしたアジェンダなく二人のその時のバイブスによって思いついたままに話す、まさに「フリーアジェンダ」なスタイルが特徴。公式サイトはこちら:https://freeagenda.jp/ ▼有料コミュニティはこちら https://community.camp-fire.jp/projects/view/318756 ▼Twitter FREE AGENDA / Yamotty / Hikaru ▼配信アカウント YouTube / Spotify / Anchor / note
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Morgana is back to join us for Twiple Dip! We read the next volumes of My Love Mix-Up!, The Summer Hikaru Died, and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai! We also talk about the full color AKIRA, Batman: The Animated Series, Shuzo Oshimi's new manga Mabataki no Oto, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Epic Comics' AKIRA - 00:03:15 Gogogogo-Go-Ghost! - 00:07:45 The Hobbit - 00:08:13 Batman: The Animated Series - 00:15:51 Mabataki no Oto - 00:19:54 Next Episode Preview - 00:27:46 Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai 3 - 00:29:47 The Summer Hikaru Died 3 - 00:48:22 My Love Mix-Up! 2 - 01:08:40 Our Rankings - 01:27:02 Outro - 01:30:24 Song Credits: "Hopscotch" by Louis Adrien "Jiggin the Jig" by Bless & the Professionals "Green Light" by Emily Lewis "Tasty Bites" by ZISO
31-year-old GM-elect Mark Heimann is an accomplished research scientist by day, and avid powerlifter, who has recently been making headlines in the U.S. chess scene during his work vacation time. In late 2024, Mark went on a stunning run where he earned GM norms in back-to-back tournaments in order to clinch the GM-title, less than 3 years removed from being an inactive FM. These experiences were highlighted by playing on the top boards in Charlotte and St. Louis, playing GM Fabiano Caruana twice, and even hearing his game dissected by GM Caruana on the C-Squared podcast. Mark joined me to explain what he thinks has led to this incredible chess breakthrough, and to answer a question that GM Anish Giri recently tweeted- “Who is Mark A. Heimann?” Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com! Their entire catalog is on sale through the end of the year! https://www.chessable.com/courses/ 0:02: GM-elect Mark Heimann joins the show! What spurred his chess comeback in 2022? Mentioned: Chess Reddit posts by Mark: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1h92nh4/mark_heimann_becomes_gm_after_earning_3rd_gm_norm/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1bzcmgf/my_first_grandmaster_norm_age_31/ 0:08- Does Mark think there are any similarities between his recent surge, and Hikaru's continued success in recent years? 0:17- Mark on navigating the nerves, and the chess, of clashes with top players like Ivanchuk and Caruana. Mentioned: Heimann-Caruana, Charlotte 2024 https://www.chess.com/events/2024-us-masters/09/Heimann_Mark-Caruana_Fabiano 0:24- Mark recalls an early game with Caruana from when they were both top scholastic players. 26:00- Why did Mark put chess on the backburner at age 18? 34:00- What is Mark's study routine like? 45:00- Mark discusses his passion for musical instruments and weight-lifting. 52:00- What is next for Mark, chess-wise? 56:00- Mark discusses his A.I. research, including some discussion of chess ratings. 1:05- Mark's favorite chess books. Mentioned: Chess for Zebras, Excelling at Technical Chess, Small Steps to Giant Improvement 1:11:00- Thanks to Mark for sharing his inspiring story, you can follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lastgoodcaesar/ If you like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GM Kraai, IM Pruess, and IM Kavutskiy discuss the conflict between FIDE and the Freestyle Chess Association over the legitimacy and rights to organize Chess 960 (Fischer Random) events, with players like Magnus Carlsen spearheading Freestyle's efforts to revitalize the format. The sensei discuss fan interest, FIDE's waning control, and the broader implications for chess traditions and alternative formats. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club 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/sUUh8HD 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 #chess #chesstraining 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Overview of the Drama 01:13 - Hosts' Opinions on Chess 960 02:58 - Freestyle Chess Organization's Efforts 07:27 - Fan Interest and Chess 960's Appeal 08:28 - Freestyle's Announcement and FIDE's Response 12:27 - Magnus and Hikaru's Potential Withdrawal 17:07 - Presentation and Fan Engagement 20:14 - FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess: Rights Dispute 25:51 - Importance of Event Longevity 39:36 - Freestyle Chess: Future Challenges 57:08 - The Ideal Resolution
▼今回はこんな話! 仕事でよく見るあのグラフ。 Hikaruさんがすごいことに気づき・・・? ▼お便りや感想はこちらからお待ちしています。 https://forms.gle/73RW6Fq7TWMJpfNx9 採用された方には、何かノベルティをお送りします。 ▼フリーアジェンダとは... メルカリでグロースを務めてきた@hik0107と株式会社10Xの創業者&代表である@yamotty3 が仕事のことから哲学、雑談など話すPodcastです。名は体を表す、という諺どおり、かっちりしたアジェンダなく二人のその時のバイブスによって思いついたままに話す、まさに「フリーアジェンダ」なスタイルが特徴。公式サイトはこちら:https://freeagenda.jp/ ▼有料コミュニティはこちら https://community.camp-fire.jp/projects/view/318756 ▼Twitter FREE AGENDA / Yamotty / Hikaru ▼配信アカウント YouTube / Spotify / Anchor / note
▼今回はこんな話! 日本の首相が変わったということは、 Hikaruさんの仕事に影響がないわけがなく・・・? ▼お便りや感想はこちらからお待ちしています。 https://forms.gle/73RW6Fq7TWMJpfNx9 採用された方には、何かノベルティをお送りします。 ▼フリーアジェンダとは... メルカリでグロースを務めてきた@hik0107と株式会社10Xの創業者&代表である@yamotty3 が仕事のことから哲学、雑談など話すPodcastです。名は体を表す、という諺どおり、かっちりしたアジェンダなく二人のその時のバイブスによって思いついたままに話す、まさに「フリーアジェンダ」なスタイルが特徴。公式サイトはこちら:https://freeagenda.jp/ ▼有料コミュニティはこちら https://community.camp-fire.jp/projects/view/318756 ▼Twitter FREE AGENDA / Yamotty / Hikaru ▼配信アカウント YouTube / Spotify / Anchor / note
Un especial de Halloween con algunas reseñas y opiniones. Chismeams de Hikaru Ga Shinda Natsu ¿ES UN BOYS LOVE / BL O NO? Mencionamos Sally Face y otras historias de amor y misterio sobrenatural! Sígueme en www.gavifigueroa.com
Peter Doggers is an award-winning chess journalist who is currently the director of News and Events at Chess.com. His role has given him a ringside seat to modern chess history, as he has attended many of the world's top events, and interviewed the likes of GM Garry Kasparov, Hikaru Nakamura, and countless others. Peter's new book, The Chess Revolution: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age covers everything from the beginnings of chess, to its many representations in pop culture, to the explosion in popularity the game has experienced in the internet age. Peter's excellent book covers chess from all angles, so we zeroed in on a few of my favorite topics from the book including: the history of chess and computers, recent stories around chess cheating, and their implications for the future of chess, the rise of Chess.com, and the story behind the making of Peter's book. Every chess fan will learn something from Peter's book, and I greatly enjoyed discussing it with him. Timestamps of topics discussed are below. Thanks to our sponsors, Chessable.com. Check out their new offerings including GM Garry Kasparov's much anticipated Chessable debut! If you sign up for Chessable Pro, please use the following link to help support Perpetual Chess: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:03- We begin by discussing allegations of GM Kirill Shevchenko cheating at an OTB tournament 11:00- We discuss OTB and online cheating more generally 16:00- Peter tells a story from his book, of the famous Mechanical Turk, which was an 18th-century chess-playing machine with a human hidden behind it. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=the+turk+chess 21:00- We discuss the famous Kasparov-Deep Blue match as well as another watershed “man vs. machine” match featuring GM Michael Adams. Mentioned: The TV series Rematch- more info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rematch_(miniseries) 25:00- Patreon mailbag question: Where does Peter see chess heading in the next 10 years? Mentioned: IM Daniel Rensch's interview with Ilya Levitov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JeMsV9aNec 32:00- Peter tells the story of what he believes to be the first online encounter between Magnus and Hikaru in 2004 on the Internet Chess Club. We also discuss a “Secret” Magnus-Hikaru blitz match. Mentioned: YouTube excerpt from Macauley Peterson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXvcQP6VPo 37:00- The history of Chess.com and LiChess Mentioned: Lichess founder Thibault Duplessis 39:00- We discuss the chess GOATS- Magnus, Fischer and Kasparov. As discussed in last week's episode with FM Charles Hertan, did he consider Morphy for the GOAT list? 44:00- What was the biggest challenge in writing the book and compiling the material? 52:00- How did Peter find a publisher, that ultimately wound up in a bidding war? 58:00- Did Peter write in English or Dutch? 1:00:00- Peter's favorite chapters? 1:02:00- Peter's plans for an OTB comeback. 1:04:00- Thanks to Peter for joining! Here is how to reach him: You email Peter at Peter at chess dot com peterdoggers.com Chess.com profile- https://www.chess.com/players/peter-doggers Get the book here- https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+chess+revolution+peter+doggers&crid=2PYSZWX9BPES&sprefix=the+chess+rev%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More spooky, more season. This time we dive back into the one-sided love affair of a boy who just wants his monster fetish validated. This week, Matt, Sam, and Jacob read and discuss The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren.Read along, meme along, or just yell at our bad opinions by following @OverMangaCast on Twitter.YouTube / Instagram / FacebookLeave a review: Podchaser
105 Today's guest is a huge help to countless adult improvers.GM Eugene Perelshteyn is a highly regarded coach, author, and course creator.In more recent years, he went beyond helping his private students and extended his chess wisdom to writing a book and publishing courses.His 2022 book, Evaluate Like A Grandmaster, is a huge help to almost every club player. And we discuss at length the benefits of improving your often-overlooked evaluation skills in chess.But this is also a wide-reaching interview…In our chat, we discuss the recent controversy with GM Christopher Woo at the US Chess Championship and why mental health is a critical topic for competitive players (even amateurs!)Plus, we cover: How studying gambits can make you a better chess player.Who is likely to win the World Chess Championship between Ding & Gukesh.Hikaru's trick to playing better competitively that applies to all players.Follow me on Twitter to win Eugene's "Every Gambit Refuted" Chessable course (and other future giveaways!)More From Eugene:Eugene's Chessable CoursesBook: Evaluate Like a GrandmasterTwitterWebsite>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com
This episode features a conversation with Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, Executive Director of Climate Cardinals, one of the world's largest youth-led climate advocacy organisations, who work to make the climate movement more accessible to those who don't speak English. It was recorded in August, 2024.In his role, Hikaru oversees a volunteering program that is projected to grow to over 60,000 volunteers by the end of 2024, translating climate-related information into over 100 different languages.Hikaru established Climate Cardinals' signature translation program in partnership with Translators Without Borders and Google Cloud, expanding the organisation's translation capacity to a million words per year. Under Hikaru's watch, Climate Cardinals has handled translation requests for over two million words of climate information, has fundraised for a six-figure budget, and became one of the first-ever youth-led organizations to be funded by Google's philanthropic branch. Hikaru represents Climate Cardinals as part of UNESCO's Youth Climate Action Network Steering Committee, a network of networks that represents over 10 million youth climate activists, and has spoken about his work for the Smithsonian, the UN Development Programme, the Italian Ministry of the Environment, the March On Foundation, Williams College, and the U.S. Interagency Group on Climate Literacy. His work has also been featured in Axios, the Guardian, Forbes, and Teen Vogue.All this, while still a university student.Amongst other things, Hikaru and I discussed the fact that more than 90% of scientific information about climate change is only available in English, the challenges that this presents in terms of engagement and justice for the global majority, and the power this translation gap has when it comes to fueling climate misinformation.Additional links: Visit the Climate Cardinals websiteClimate Cardinals Founder Sophia Kianni's TED TalkJoin the Climate Cardinals mailing listCandis Callison's book, “How Climate Comes to Matter”
¡Os damos la bienvenida al Reseñotrón de Zona Negativa! Esta es nuestra entrega de septiembre de 2024 de nuestra sección mensual de reseñas sobre cómics recientes. Los tiempos y tebeos son los siguientes: 4:05 - Wonder Woman nº1 21:21 - Superman - Perdido 37:30 - Monstruos de Universal. Drácula 52:02 - Intermedio 55:00 - Aguagim 1:10:00 - La doble vida de Max Fridman. Rapsodia húngara / La puerta de oriente 1:21:50 - El verano en que Hikaru murión nº4 1:37:02 - Despedida Colaboradores: Fer García, Román de Muelas, Samuel Secades y Edu Sesé. Suscríbete a nuestro podcast en... iVoox - https://bit.ly/znpivoox Spotify - https://bit.ly/znpspo Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/znpapple Google Podcast - http://bit.ly/znpgoogle Y búscanos en tu app de podcast favorita. Música de entrada y salida: "IkouZe ! - acoustic" de Sumashu - https://bit.ly/ZNPintro Música de instrucciones: "Sirius" de The Alan Parsons Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UywKZcH_Wk0&ab_channel=TheAlanParsonsProject-Topic Música de intermedio: "Blood Moon" de State Faults - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=718vMraBNiA&list=PLntpJCHBgum0YgqsTCKEU9g8_CZKeE_Pa&ab_channel=StateFaults-Topic Imagen: Radio 80's - Alex Salazar https://www.behance.net/gallery/18634043/Radio-80s?locale=es_ES Para estar al día de todo el mundo del cómic y sus galaxias cercanas, ¡visita Zona Negativa!
We're one sleep away from perhaps the biggest event of the year, the Speed Chess Championship Finals. The Paris hype is real, who will manage their nerves best and win it all? The boys discuss what's on everyone's mind, the Olympiad, and more... If you enjoyed the conversation, don't forget to like and subscribe! 00:00 Intro 03:21 Speed Chess Championship 15:58 Magnus Vs Hans 19:56 Olympiad Analysis Team China 23:17 Team USA 25:05 Team India 27:25 Team Uzbekistan 30:30 Women's Olympiad
▼今回はこんな話! 最近(も)育児をしているHikaruさんとしてはいろいろと思うことがあるようで・・・? とてもほっこりするお話でした! ▼紹介されていたもの ▼お便りや感想はこちらからお待ちしています。 https://forms.gle/73RW6Fq7TWMJpfNx9 採用された方には、何かノベルティをお送りします。 ▼フリーアジェンダとは... メルカリでグロースを務めてきた@hik0107と株式会社10Xの創業者&代表である@yamotty3 が仕事のことから哲学、雑談など話すPodcastです。名は体を表す、という諺どおり、かっちりしたアジェンダなく二人のその時のバイブスによって思いついたままに話す、まさに「フリーアジェンダ」なスタイルが特徴。公式サイトはこちら:https://freeagenda.jp/ ▼有料コミュニティはこちら https://community.camp-fire.jp/projects/view/318756 ▼Twitter FREE AGENDA / Yamotty / Hikaru ▼配信アカウント YouTube / Spotify / Anchor / note
On September 6, almost two years to the day after their fateful game at the Sinquefield Cup, Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann will meet at Chess.com's Speed Chess Championship. They will play in front of an audience in Paris, France. Joining me to discuss the history of this feud, and the details of this match is popular commentator, YouTuber and Twitch streamer GM Ben Finegold. Does Hans have a chance given his impressive play lately? Since Magnus has been refusing to play Niemann, is there a chance that Magnus won't show up to the match? What openings might we expect? We dive into these questions and many more in our conversation. All the information you need about the match is here: https://www.chess.com/events/info/2024-speed-chess-championship Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com! Check out my new course here, Identifying Critical Moments in Chess, here: https://www.chessable.com/identifying-critical-moments-in-chess/course/248353/ 1:30- Hans has been on a massive heater and has cracked the top 20 in Classical for the first time. Can he actually win? 5:00- Does Ben agree with Hikaru that Magnus has a particular edge in bullet? Mentioned: Hikaru on Hans-Magnus in Paris https://youtube.com/shorts/y3MkTIlEILY?si=oLR4rc7a3EZrqrku 7:30- Should we expect Hans' ascent to continue? 11:00- Ben's thoughts on Hans' recent interview with GM Daniel Naroditsky https://youtu.be/ZFBAuihQYgw?si=QGCenzk5sKeZlEGv 25:00- Where is the prize money for Hans' tour coming from? Mentioned: Hans tweet https://x.com/HansMokeNiemann/status/1827750674873958819 26:00- We discuss IM Daniel Rensch's response to Hans' recent interview https://x.com/DanielRensch/status/1821536477924438528 32:00- Predictions Thanks as always to GM Ben Finegold for joining. You know where to find him! If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
La historia de Yoshikazu Suzuki y la "Pintura de Hikaru-san" mezcla hechos inquietantes y leyendas urbanas japonesas que capturan la imaginación. Yoshikazu Suzuki, un aventurero, desapareció misteriosamente en 1992 tras despegar del lago Biwa en Japón con globos de helio. Fue visto por última vez sobrevolando el Océano Pacífico, pero nunca se le volvió a ver, dejando su destino envuelto en misterio. Por otro lado, la "Pintura de Hikaru-san" es una obra que ha ganado notoriedad no solo por su apariencia inquietante, sino por la maldición que supuestamente lleva consigo. Esta pintura al óleo muestra a una joven de cabello oscuro, vestida con una camiseta o suéter amarillo, sentada en una silla. Aunque no se considera estéticamente bella, es descrita como perturbadora, con colores que resultan extraños y una mirada que parece seguir a quienes la observan. La historia detrás de la pintura está rodeada de ambigüedades. Algunos creen que "Hikaru" es el nombre de la joven retratada, mientras que otros piensan que es el nombre del artista, que podría ser Hikaru Sato o Mitsuru Sato. Según la leyenda, la joven habría dejado un rencor o maldición en la pintura, afectando a aquellos que la miran demasiado de cerca. Se dice que aquellos que intentan destruir la obra fracasarán, y que, en ocasiones, la figura femenina puede incluso escapar de la pintura y vagar por los alrededores. Esta mezcla de hechos y mitos ha convertido a la "Pintura de Hikaru-san" en un símbolo del terror y lo inexplicable en la cultura japonesa. Distribuido por Genuina Media
Join us as we continue to take advantage of Seamus's absence and revisit some manga for a Twiple Dip! We check out The Summer Hikaru Died 2, Don't Call it Mystery 3-4, and Dragon Quest: The Adventure Dai 2!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Darfox tries Moxie - 00:05:14 Oshi no Ko - 00:16:52 2.5 Dimensional Seduction - 00:19:31 Pepperoni Vampire - 00:23:05 Next Episode Preview - 00:28:54 Don't Call it Mystery 3-4 - 00:30:46 Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai 2 - 00:45:38 The Summer Hikaru Died 2 - 01:00:32 Our Rankings - 01:24:04 *SPOILERS* SANDA - 01:25:45 Outro - 01:31:57 Songs Credits: “Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak “Slappy” by Ido Maimon “Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall “Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mysteries of Tanabata: The Night Hoshikage Village Found Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/mysteries-of-tanabata-the-night-hoshikage-village-found-peace Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の夜、星が輝く空の下、村は賑やかだった。En: On a summer night, under a sky sparkling with stars, the village was bustling with activity.Ja: 今日は七夕祭り。En: Today was the Tanabata Festival.Ja: 色とりどりの短冊が竹に飾られ、村人たちは浴衣を着て神社に集まっていた。En: Multicolored strips of paper hung on bamboo, and the villagers, dressed in yukata, gathered at the shrine.Ja: この村の名前は「星影村」。En: This village's name was "Hoshikage Village."Ja: 山奥にひっそりと佇む神社、その名前は「星影神社」。En: Secluded deep in the mountains stood a shrine, named "Hoshikage Shrine."Ja: この神社には古い伝説があった。En: This shrine had an ancient legend.Ja: 光(ひかる)は十五歳。En: Hikaru was fifteen years old.Ja: 地元の伝説に興味があり、村の秘密を探るのが好きだった。En: He was interested in local legends and loved exploring the village's secrets.Ja: 妹の由奈(ゆな)は賢くて、時々兄を小馬鹿にする。En: His sister Yuna was smart and occasionally made fun of her brother.Ja: 一方、村の長老である大地(だいち)は多くの秘密を持っている。En: Meanwhile, Daichi, the village elder, held many secrets.Ja: 七夕祭りの夜、村はいつも不思議な空気に包まれていた。En: On the night of the Tanabata Festival, the village was always enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere.Ja: 今年も同じだ。En: This year was no different.Ja: 光は、去年の祭りで一人の若者が神社付近で消えたことを覚えていた。En: Hikaru remembered that a young man had disappeared near the shrine during last year's festival.Ja: そんな彼を村人たちは警告した。「あの神社には近づくな」と。En: The villagers had warned him, "Don't get close to that shrine."Ja: しかし、光は気になって仕方がなかった。En: However, Hikaru couldn't help but be curious.Ja: 「由奈、今年も誰かが消えるのかな?」光は祭りの人混みを見ながら妹に言った。En: "Yuna, do you think someone will disappear again this year?" Hikaru asked his sister, looking at the bustling crowd.Ja: 「バカね、そんなのただの噂よ。」由奈はため息をついた。En: "You're silly, that's just a rumor," Yuna sighed.Ja: しかし、光は諦めず、神社の方へ向かった。En: Still, Hikaru was persistent and headed toward the shrine.Ja: 古い鳥居をくぐり、苔むした小道を歩いていく。En: He passed through the old torii gate and walked along the moss-covered path.Ja: 心臓が早く打ち始める。En: His heart began to beat faster.Ja: やがて、神社の本殿に着いた。En: Eventually, he reached the main hall of the shrine.Ja: そこには冷たい風が吹き抜け、背筋がゾクッとした。En: A cold wind blew through, sending a chill down his spine.Ja: 「何か感じる?」光は神社の隅々まで調べた。En: "Do you feel anything?" Hikaru inspected every corner of the shrine.Ja: その時、突然、古い扉の奥から音がした。En: At that moment, a sound came from behind an old door.Ja: 光は躊躇せず扉を開けた。En: Without hesitation, Hikaru opened the door.Ja: 暗い部屋の中には、古い壁画が描かれていた。En: Inside the dark room, there were ancient murals.Ja: 壁画には、毎年七夕の夜に現れる妖怪が描かれていた。その妖怪は祭りの最中に若者をさらっていたのだ。En: The murals depicted a yokai that appeared every year on the night of Tanabata, abducting young people during the festival.Ja: 「信じられない…」光は呆然とした。En: "I can't believe it…" Hikaru stood in shock.Ja: その時、大地が現れた。En: Just then, Daichi appeared.Ja: 彼の顔は悲しみに満ちていた。En: His face was filled with sorrow.Ja: 「もうやめるんだ、光。これは我々の過去だ。」と大地が語り始めた。En: "Stop it, Hikaru. This is our past," Daichi began to speak.Ja: 大地は、昔、この村で妖怪に対抗するために神社を建てたことを話した。En: Daichi explained that long ago, the shrine was built to oppose the yokai that threatened the village.Ja: そして、毎年一人が犠牲となることで村が守られてきたと告白した。En: He confessed that every year, one person was sacrificed to protect the village.Ja: 由奈も驚いていた。En: Yuna was also astonished.Ja: 「でも、もうそんなことは終わりにしよう。」光は強く言った。En: "But let's put an end to this," Hikaru said firmly.Ja: 「分かった。もう終わりにしよう。」大地はついに決心した。En: "Alright. Let's end it," Daichi finally made up his mind.Ja: その夜、光と由奈、大地は神社の奥の部屋に封印を施した。妖怪が二度と現れないように。En: That night, Hikaru, Yuna, and Daichi sealed the room deep inside the shrine so the yokai could never appear again.Ja: そして、その瞬間、星がさらに輝き、村は静けさを取り戻した。En: At that moment, the stars shone even brighter, and the village regained its tranquility.Ja: その後、光は村の伝統をもっと尊重し、由奈も兄の直感を信じるようになった。En: Afterward, Hikaru came to respect the village's traditions more, and Yuna began to trust her brother's intuition.Ja: 星影村の七夕祭りは、再び平和に戻った。En: The Tanabata Festival in Hoshikage Village returned to peace.Ja: 「ありがとう、光。」村人たちは感謝の気持ちでいっぱいだった。En: "Thank you, Hikaru." The villagers were filled with gratitude.Ja: こうして、星影村の夏が再び穏やかに訪れた。En: Thus, the summer in Hoshikage Village returned to its serene state.Ja: 光と由奈の絆も、以前よりずっと深く強くなったのだった。En: The bond between Hikaru and Yuna grew deeper and stronger than before. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑やかmulticolored: 色とりどりgathered: 集まってsecluded: ひっそりとlegend: 伝説exploring: 探るのが好きmysterious: 不思議なenveloped: 包まれていたdisappeared: 消えたwarned: 警告したrumor: 噂persistent: 諦めずtorii gate: 鳥居moss-covered: 苔むしたmain hall: 本殿chill: ゾクッとしたinspected: 調べたmurals: 壁画depicted: 描かれていたabducting: さらってshock: 呆然としたsorrow: 悲しみにsacrificed: 犠牲confessed: 告白したopposed: 対抗intuition: 直感sealing: 封印tranquility: 静けさserene: 穏やかbond: 絆
The boys reunite on a sunny rooftop in Bucharest, Romania, as they gear up for the start of the Superbet Chess Classic. The relaxed discussion tackles the week's chess discussions, including the upcoming tournament, the incident between Alireza & Hikaru, the emergence of UFC style 1 V 1 matches, and more! Help us grow the channel by liking this video and subscribing to the channel, our AI overlords love that. You can also check our the below options to continue supporting us. Much appreciated
A Note from James:Today, we have a fascinating story of resilience, transformation, and triumph. Imagine being the second-best player in the world in your field, only to see your ranking plummet over the years. Hikaru Nakamura experienced just that in the world of chess. Once the number two player globally, he saw his ranking drop below the top 20. But Hikaru didn't let this define him. During the pandemic, he started streaming chess online, building a massive audience and diversifying his interests. And remarkably, he climbed back to number two in the world. How did he do it? What changes in mindset and strategy led to this incredible comeback? We'll cover all this and more in our discussion today. This conversation is not just for chess enthusiasts but for anyone looking to succeed and find balance in life. So, here is Hikaru Nakamura."Episode Description:In this episode of The James Altucher Show, James talks with Hikaru Nakamura about his extraordinary journey in the world of chess. Hikaru shares the ups and downs of his career, detailing how he went from being the second-best chess player in the world to falling out of the top 20. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hikaru pivoted to streaming chess online, which not only revitalized his career but also brought him back to the top echelons of the chess world. This episode delves into the mindset shifts, strategies, and the role of diversification in achieving success and maintaining mental well-being. Hikaru's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, offering insights that are valuable for anyone aiming to excel in their field.What You'll Learn:The psychological challenges of being a top-ranked chess player and how to overcome them.How diversifying interests and income streams can alleviate career pressures.The impact of streaming and online presence on professional success.The importance of maintaining a balanced mindset in competitive environments.Strategies for turning setbacks into comebacks in any career.Chapters:00:00 The Rise and Fall of Hikaru Nakamura01:10 Hikaru's Streaming Journey Begins01:51 Return to Competitive Chess02:24 The Psychology of Chess05:23 The Impact of Computers on Chess10:57 Hikaru's Career Challenges24:14 The Turning Point: Streaming and the Pandemic35:57 Transitioning to Live Streaming36:17 Changing Perceptions of Chess Players37:21 Cultural Significance of Chess38:02 Making Chess More Accessible38:48 Strategic Decisions in Content Creation41:37 Engaging the Audience44:10 Pandemic and the Rise of Chess Streaming47:17 Building a Streaming Business55:26 Diversifying Income and Investments01:06:49 Maintaining Chess Skills01:10:45 Unexpected Opening Strategy01:11:13 The Power of Unpredictability01:11:47 Evolving Chess Study Methods01:13:20 Memory and Age in Chess01:14:22 Generational Gaps in Chess01:16:07 Impact of the Chess Boom01:18:02 Emotional Moments in Chess01:22:45 Future Aspirations Beyond Chess01:24:02 Dealing with Online Trolls01:26:01 Breaking Chess Rules with Computers01:29:55 Challenges of Modern Chess01:39:39 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsAdditional Resources:Hikaru Nakamura's Twitch ChannelHikaru Nakamura's YouTube ChannelThe Lex Fridman Podcast with Hikaru Nakamura“The Queen's Gambit” on NetflixInternational Chess Federation (FIDE)This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how to navigate the ups and downs of a professional career, leveraging new opportunities, and achieving personal growth. Tune in to hear Hikaru's inspiring story and gain insights that could transform your approach to success. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
A Note from James:Today, we have a fascinating story of resilience, transformation, and triumph. Imagine being the second-best player in the world in your field, only to see your ranking plummet over the years. Hikaru Nakamura experienced just that in the world of chess. Once the number two player globally, he saw his ranking drop below the top 20. But Hikaru didn't let this define him. During the pandemic, he started streaming chess online, building a massive audience and diversifying his interests. And remarkably, he climbed back to number two in the world. How did he do it? What changes in mindset and strategy led to this incredible comeback? We'll cover all this and more in our discussion today. This conversation is not just for chess enthusiasts but for anyone looking to succeed and find balance in life. So, here is Hikaru Nakamura."Episode Description:In this episode of The James Altucher Show, James talks with Hikaru Nakamura about his extraordinary journey in the world of chess. Hikaru shares the ups and downs of his career, detailing how he went from being the second-best chess player in the world to falling out of the top 20. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hikaru pivoted to streaming chess online, which not only revitalized his career but also brought him back to the top echelons of the chess world. This episode delves into the mindset shifts, strategies, and the role of diversification in achieving success and maintaining mental well-being. Hikaru's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, offering insights that are valuable for anyone aiming to excel in their field.What You'll Learn:The psychological challenges of being a top-ranked chess player and how to overcome them.How diversifying interests and income streams can alleviate career pressures.The impact of streaming and online presence on professional success.The importance of maintaining a balanced mindset in competitive environments.Strategies for turning setbacks into comebacks in any career.Chapters:00:00 The Rise and Fall of Hikaru Nakamura01:10 Hikaru's Streaming Journey Begins01:51 Return to Competitive Chess02:24 The Psychology of Chess05:23 The Impact of Computers on Chess10:57 Hikaru's Career Challenges24:14 The Turning Point: Streaming and the Pandemic35:57 Transitioning to Live Streaming36:17 Changing Perceptions of Chess Players37:21 Cultural Significance of Chess38:02 Making Chess More Accessible38:48 Strategic Decisions in Content Creation41:37 Engaging the Audience44:10 Pandemic and the Rise of Chess Streaming47:17 Building a Streaming Business55:26 Diversifying Income and Investments01:06:49 Maintaining Chess Skills01:10:45 Unexpected Opening Strategy01:11:13 The Power of Unpredictability01:11:47 Evolving Chess Study Methods01:13:20 Memory and Age in Chess01:14:22 Generational Gaps in Chess01:16:07 Impact of the Chess Boom01:18:02 Emotional Moments in Chess01:22:45 Future Aspirations Beyond Chess01:24:02 Dealing with Online Trolls01:26:01 Breaking Chess Rules with Computers01:29:55 Challenges of Modern Chess01:39:39 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsAdditional Resources:Hikaru Nakamura's Twitch ChannelHikaru Nakamura's YouTube ChannelThe Lex Fridman Podcast with Hikaru Nakamura"The Queen's Gambit" on NetflixInternational Chess Federation (FIDE)This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how to navigate the ups and downs of a professional career, leveraging new opportunities, and achieving personal growth. Tune in to hear Hikaru's inspiring story and gain insights that could transform your approach to success. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and...
094 Kaja Snare, a pro chess broadcaster, has been leading chess into a new and more accessible era of live coverage. Gone are the days of top-level chess being watchable only for the most dedicated to the game. With her co-hosts, GM David Howell and WGM Jovanaka Houska, Kaja anchored one of the most popular live chess broadcasts our sport has ever seen.And for good reason…At Chess24, Kaja was part of a team that worked hard to make chess more accessible and more exciting for the general public with its live coverage.In our chat, Kaja shares how they helped move chess into era with greater reach and relatability.We also discuss: Hilarious stories Kaja shares from her interviews with Hikaru, Magnus, and Ivanchuk. How Kaja went from covering sports to focusing exclusively on chess - even as someone who originally knew very little about the game.A behind-the-scenes look at how the now-famous Chess24 broadcast team was assembled with Kaja, David, and Jovanaka.More From Kaja:TwitterInstagram >> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com
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▼今回はこんな話! 以前『文章が上手くなりたいなあ』とHikaruさんが話していたのを覚えていますか? なんとあの話をきっかけに、ドングリfmのNarumiさんがフリーアジェンダで、文章術のレクチャーをしてくださることに...! (カレンダーのときは断ったくせしてこういうのはあっさり受けちゃうこと、二人は反省しているそうです) そんなわけで、今回は音声だけではなく、動画でもお楽しみください!Narumiさん、おいそがしいところ本当にありがとうございました! ▼【Free Agendaリスナー限定】narumiさんへのご相談フォーム https://forms.gle/tYqRQEJuiqgZDKuv8 ▼お便りや感想はこちらからお待ちしています。 https://forms.gle/73RW6Fq7TWMJpfNx9 採用された方には、何かノベルティをお送りします。 ▼フリーアジェンダとは... メルカリでグロースを務めてきた@hik0107と株式会社10Xの創業者&代表である@yamotty3 が仕事のことから哲学、雑談など話すPodcastです。名は体を表す、という諺どおり、かっちりしたアジェンダなく二人のその時のバイブスによって思いついたままに話す、まさに「フリーアジェンダ」なスタイルが特徴。公式サイトはこちら:https://freeagenda.jp/ ▼有料コミュニティはこちら https://community.camp-fire.jp/projects/view/318756 ▼Twitter FREE AGENDA / Yamotty / Hikaru ▼配信アカウント YouTube / Spotify / Anchor / note
▼今回はこんな話! 今回は大阪で収録。冒頭にHikaruさんから何やら重要な告知が...!Agenders必聴!まさかの伏線回収! くわしくはここから ▼紹介されていたもの シェア型書店【NoDo_】-本を通じて「人生に余白」を。 本屋好き、本好きの方が誰でも本屋になれる場所です。-所在地: 〒152-0001 東京都目黒区中央町2丁目3−8HP:https://nodo2024.my.canva.site/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hiroshi_spirits/?igsh=MWI3dHo1MGZrd2xtaA%3D%3D ▼お便りや感想はこちらからお待ちしています。 https://forms.gle/73RW6Fq7TWMJpfNx9 採用された方には、何かノベルティをお送りします。 ▼フリーアジェンダとは... メルカリでグロースを務めてきた@hik0107と株式会社10Xの創業者&代表である@yamotty3 が仕事のことから哲学、雑談など話すPodcastです。名は体を表す、という諺どおり、かっちりしたアジェンダなく二人のその時のバイブスによって思いついたままに話す、まさに「フリーアジェンダ」なスタイルが特徴。公式サイトはこちら:https://freeagenda.jp/ ▼有料コミュニティはこちら https://community.camp-fire.jp/projects/view/318756 ▼Twitter FREE AGENDA / Yamotty / Hikaru ▼配信アカウント YouTube / Spotify / Anchor / note
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We're back to recap two more great episodes of Angelic Layer! Joe talks about different series of space wars and Sarah reminisces on Code Lyoko and her first impressions of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender - no spoilers.In Angelic Layer, Misaki is making short work of the tournament. But does she really believe in Hikaru? Or is she just playing it safe? Meanwhile, Hatoko continues to be the coolest kindergartener on the planet. But it all comes to a head when Misaki and Hatoko face off in their match, who will come out as victor!?For recommendations both Sarah and Joe recommended webcomics:Sarah recommends A Spell for a Smith & Unholy BloodJoe recommends Harpy Gee
Recorded on January 31, 2024 Featuring guest co-host FM Nate Solon With talk of online cheating recently dominating chess conversations, Chess.com CEO and co-founder Erik Allebest joined me (and guest co-host FM Nate Solon) to discuss the issue at length. While Erik acknowledges that chess cheating is an existential threat to the game, the research of his Chess.com team suggests that people overestimate the frequency of online cheating occurrences. Erik also discussed Chess.com's current and forthcoming anti-cheat measures, their policy regarding not naming suspected cheaters, and Erik's thoughts on some recent headline-grabbing comments by GM Fabiano Caruana. We also covered a lot of topics unrelated to online cheating, including The Magnus-Hikaru match that fell through last year, the closures of Chess24 and the Pro Chess League, Chess.com's relationship with FIDE, and Erik's reflections on the Niemann-Carlsen story. As Erik discussed, there will still be a lot more information coming out about that story in a forthcoming Netflix documentary. I appreciated Erik's willingness to speak so openly about so many issues and think that you will learn a lot from the conversation. 0:00- Be sure to check out Chessable's new courses including GM Srinath Narayanan's brand new course on the Classical Sicilian, and if you use this link to sign up for Chessable Pro, and/or make a Chessable purchase, it will help support Perpetual Chess. https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:01- Here are the links to subscribe to guest co-host FM Nate Solon's blog and to check out his new learning cohort, The Chess Gym: https://thechessgym.com/ https://zwischenzug.substack.com/ 0:03- Erik Allebest joins the podcast! We begin by discussing chess cheating. Mentioned: Erik's first interview with Ilya Levitov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDRrWAx2Rk (there is a part 2 to that interview that was released after this podcast was recorded) NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/crosswords/chess-cheating-online-fide.html 13:30- What does Erik think of GM Fabiano Caruana's recent suggestions of widespread cheating during Titled Tuesday? Mentioned; Nate's post called Beating Hikaru https://zwischenzug.substack.com/p/beating-hikaru 27:00- More on cheating, including whether they have considered having players play from centralized locations and other issues. 31:00- What goes into their policy of not naming cheaters, might that policy be changed? 40:00- Has Chess.com had discussions with FIDE about sharing info about who has been banned from their site? 42;00- Would Chess.com consider being involved in a new chess governing body? Mentioned: Episode 364 with GM Patrick Wolff 49:00- What happened with the match between Magnus and Hikaru that fell through last year? Mentioned: The State of Chess.com 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri3Z809CbS8 55:00- What will be the subject of a forthcoming Netflix chess documentary? Mentioned: GM Sam Sevian 57:00- What did the CHess.com team learn from the Niemann-Carlsen controversy? 1:01:00- Why was the Pro Chess League shut down? What about Chess24? 1:11:00- Was selling a partial stake of Chess.com to the private equity firm General Atlantic related to the Play Magnus acquisition? Mentioned: Isai Scheinberg, General Atlantic Announces Investment in Chess.com: https://www.generalatlantic.com/media-article/chess-com-announces-growth-investment-from-general-atlantic/ 1:20:00- Closing thoughts- what is Erik excited for in the coming year? Thanks to Erik for joining us, and to FM Nate Solon for co-hosting! If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boys react to @Hikaru's reaction to Fabi's cheating analysis during his latest interview with Greg Mustreader . GET MERCH AND SHOW YOUR LOVE
The boys caught up with the great Maxime Vachier-Lagrave while in Toronto, and took a deep dive look into his major episodes of his life and chess career, the infamous Feller cheating scandal, his motivation going into 2024, and much more!
Happy holidays everyone! Welcome to our annual awards show! dakazu, Darfox8, Morgana, and seamus2389 celebrate with their individual awards, such as Why Are These Boy Problems™ So Fucking Boring and Not All Teen Fiction! Then we share our top manga picks of the year!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Timestamps: Introductions - 00:00:00 Best for Manga Machinations Award - 00:04:14 Best Livestream Chatter Award - 00:08:30 "Why Are These Boy Problems™ So Fucking Boring" Award - 00:12:13 Best Reread by Seamus Award - 00:14:06 Best Reread by dakazu Award - 00:14:32 Best Use of Livestreams So Far - 00:16:38 Most Enjoyable Manga Mac Discussion Award - 00:21:06 Not All Teen Fiction Award - 00:24:03 Best Ramrodded Hong Kong Cinema Conversation - 00:26:21 Style is Substance Award - 00:34:02 Most Surprising Manga Award - 00:38:18 The Obliteration of the Self Award - 00:41:44 Best Older Unknown Manga Award - 00:43:05 Most Majestic Manga Mac Mahjong Meme - 00:45:04 "Fuck This" Hall of Fame - 00:50:29 List of Vintage Horror Award - 00:54:38 Clever But Not Smart Award - 00:57:40 Manga Machinations Listener Popularity Award - 01:10:22 Food Interlude - 01:12:39 Seamus' Top Manga of 2023 - 01:20:41 dakazu's Top Manga of 2023 - 01:25:32 Morgana's Top Manga of 2023 - 01:31:04 Darfox's Top Manga of 2023 - 01:34:55 Final reflection on 2023, Thank yous - 01:45:08 Songs Credits: “Christmas is Here” by The Delegates “Here Comes Christmas” by Bob Hart “Auld Lang Syne” by Lone Star Vibes
072 She's been making a splash in the chess world. Not only is WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni a regular commentator for top-level tournaments...she's also become a key commentator for Hikaru's Twitch channel while he competes at the Candidates and other key events.Plus, this year she's created video instruction for two Chessable courses. One is for the Scotch opening. The other covers tactics. Both courses are aimed at us: club players.This speaks to her strength of making complex chess easy to understand for adult improvers.Fiona has also had a rich competitive history. She's represented her country, Luxembourg, in every Chess Olympiad since 2002 and has earned the title of Woman International Master.In this episode, we discuss:A behind-the-scenes look at attending the FIDE Grand SwissWhy is the Scotch opening ideal for club players?How many openings should a club player learn before it becomes harmful to improvement?Which players have the best chances in the 2024 Candidates tournament? To Win A Giveaway of Fiona's Course, follow me here on Twitter.More From Fiona:Fiona's two Chessable courses: Starting Out: The Scotch & 1001 Chess Exercises for BeginnersTwitch channelYouTube channelTwitterInstagram >> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com
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GMHikaru joins GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy in today's episode of DojoTalks where GM Hikaru Nakamura talks about professional chess life and joins the Sensei in a discussion of professional chess economics. Interested in improving? Check out the Dojo Training Program: https://chessdojo.club Chess is more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Live it with ChessDojo merch: https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamelements.com/chessdojol... Find all of our chess book recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com/
This week, the guys break down Full Gear 2023. Swerve and Hangman had an all-time classic. Julia Hart won the TBS title. Toni Storm rigged her butt like Bret Hart's spear protector in WCW and won the big belt once again. MJF was slowed as he charged to the ring on a bad leg while Adam Cole sauntered down unbothered with a surgically repaired foot. This show was bonkers and had a little bit for everyone. They discuss what was and was not for them, where they think some of the feuds go from here, and what's in store in the future. Twitter: @WindDuster, @TylerJMcDowell, @GIPod19Instagram: @therealwinduster, @tymcdowellb, @GIPod19Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Merch: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5154579/advertisement
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The Isle Of Man Grand Swiss has finally started. The boys get talking about Kramnik's new blog, the difficulties of getting to Isle Of Man, and the upcoming fight for the last candidate spots. Enjoy! The episode was filmed on 10.24.2023
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Perpetual Chess is back with a banger of a double episode. First up is chess superstar, GM Levon Aronian! Levon joined me from Spain after returning from the first season of the Global Chess League in Dubai. Levon reflected on the success of his championship-winning team, and we discussed why he thinks initiatives like this league are vital to the future health of chess. We then broadened the scope of our conversation, and Levon shared memorable stories about his humble beginnings and Armenia, and the lessons he had to learn when he shot to chess stardom in the mid 2000s. Lastly, Levon discusses his move to the U.S., his 2023 plans, and why he is not playing in the ongoing FIDE World Cup. Following Lev, we are joined by Jagdish Mitra. Jagdish is Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth at Tech Mahindra, and served as Chairperson of the first season of The Global Chess League. Jagdish looked back on a successful first season, and discussed the ambitious plans and long term vision that the league has for upcoming years. Both interviews left me excited about the future of chess! You can find timestamps for all of the topics discussed below. Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable. Here are some courses to check out: Techniques of Positional Play with GM Peter Heine Nielsen Lifetime Repertoires: Gawain Jones 1.e4 e5 100 Repertoires: Alekhine Defense by CM Vjekoslav Nemec You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ 4:00- GM Levon Aronian joins me from a park in Spain! How was Levon added as a last-second replacement to the Global Chess League? What sort of things does he usually negotiate before signing a contract to participate in an event? Mentioned: Chess.com's Dog-Themed Bots including Levon's Famous Dog, Ponchik 10:00- What was it like to be in Dubai for the Global Chess League? 15:30- How can new players be incorporated into future Global Chess Leagues? 17:30- What steps are necessary to continue to grow chess and attract corporate sponsors? Mentioned: Indian Express article by Amit Kamath 25:00- Levon's scouting reports on Hikaru and Gukesh 26:30- Which young star is most likely to emerge as a world champion? 30:00- What was it like to play games for money to support his family as a kid? 36:00- Levon tells an amazing story of how Boris Gelfand taught him to treat chess professionally. 40:00- Why does Levon think chess has become increasingly professionalized? 41:30- Is Chess960 the solution to the over-abundance of opening theory? Mentioned: GM Vladimir Kramnik, GM Boris Gelfand, GM Jan Timman 49:00- Is it true that Levon traveled in the cargo department of a plane to get to tournaments? Mentioned: Sean Williams' 2017 New Yorker feature on Levon Aronian, GM Melik Khachiyan 55:30- Patreon mailbag question: “What obstacles did Lev encounter in moving to the US?” 1:03:00- Will Levon write a book some day? Mentioned: GM Surya Ganguly's “In Conversation with GM Levon Aronian” 1:08:30- What is Levon's study routine? 1:09:00- Thanks to Levon for joining me! 1:11:00- Jagdish Mitra, the Chairperson of the Global Chess League joins the podcast! We begin by discussing the origins of the Global Chess League. 1:25:00- How did they decide on the unique format? 1:30:00- How will they acquire new players? How can teams foster allegiance with chess fans? 1:41:00- Thanks so much to Jagdish for sharing the vision behind the Global Chess League. Here is how you can keep up with it: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCLlive?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FIDE World Cup is a unique, bi-annual tournament that is distinguished by its elimination format, its wide variety of time controls, and its significant prizes, both in terms of cash ($110,000 for first) and in the form of 3 spots that are awarded in the 2024 FIDE Candidates. This year's edition starts Sunday, and I am joined by Chessable author, tournament organizer, chess superfan, and Twitter celebrity, Mr. Dodgy (Michael Duke) to preview the tournament. Mr. Dodgy and I share our “likes and dislikes” about the tournament and its format, discuss players we are excited to see, make feeble attempts at prognosticating the results, and discuss the FIDE Women's World Cup, which runs concurrently and is also a star-studded tournament with spots in the Women's Candidates on the line. 0:01- What is unique about this tournament? What notables are playing, and who is missing from the field? 0:07- Who will the commentators be? 09:30- We review the current state of the FIDE Candidates Cycle. More information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidates_Tournament_2024 More information on the FIDE Circuit standings here: https://wcc.fide.com/ 15:00- What do we like about the FIDE World Cup? Mentioned: GM David Howell, GM Christopher Yoo 26:00-Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com. Mr. Dodgy recommends Jan Gustafsson's 1. E4 e5 course, and Ginger GM and IM Richard Palliser's “Harry Attack” course. https://www.chessable.com/the-harry-attack-fighting-kingside-fianchettos-after-1-d4/course/99939/ https://www.chessable.com/lifetime-repertoires-jan-gustafssons-1-e4-e5/course/28860/ You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ 29:00- Dislikes- What are common critiques of the World Cup? Mentioned: Episode 149 with GM Robert Hungaski, GM Harikrishna, GM Hans Niemann, 48:00- Who are the pllayers we are excited to see? Mentioned: GM D. Gukesh, GM Erigaisi, GM Pragganandhaa, GM Gregory Kaidanov, GM Laurent Fressinet, GM Vincent Keymer 54:00- Why isn't Alireza playing? 58:00- Predictions! Who will win the Open Section and who will emerge with the Candidates spots? 1:01:00- Who are we excited to see in the Women's Event? Should it take place at the same time as the men's event? Mentioned: IM Eline Roebers, IM Oliwia Kiolbasa, IM Carissa Yip, IM Jennifer Yu, IM Teodora Injac 1:09:00- Predictions for the Women's World Cup Mentioned: IM R. Vaishali, GM Alexandra Kosteniuk, GM Aleksandra Goryachkina Thanks again to Mr. Dodgy for joining us! You can follow him on Twitter here: If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's return guest is the always entertaining and informative, GM Ben Finegold. Ben is a popular Twitch Streamer and YouTuber who has just released his first Chessable course, Starting out with 1. D4. Ben is always among my favorites to interview because he offers a unique blend of entertaining stories, hot-takes on top level chess and improvement advice. This episode is no exception, as Ben discusses the status of his OTB retirement, whether Magnus Carlsen's best OTB days are behind him, the resurgence of Hikaru and Fabiano, and why doing a course on 1. D4 was an easy choice for him. You can find a full list of topics discussed below, as well as timestamps. 0:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com! Get Ben's new Course Starting out with 1.d4 here: https://www.chessable.com/course/156667 You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ 0:03- Patreon mailbag question: “Does Ben ever regret pursuing chess, or think that adult amateurs should not devote so much energy to it?” Mentioned: IM Stuart Rachels, GM Patrick Wolff, Stuart Leaf 0:08- Is Ben having any second thoughts about retiring from OTB chess? Mentioned: The National Open 11:30- Patreon mailbag question: “What is Ben's advice for amateurs who want to improve at chess?” 17:30- How does Ben think back on the four years he was covering lots of events for US Chess in Europe in the 1990s? Mentioned: Chess Life Magazine Archive, Kasparov-Karpov 1991 22:00- Ben shares more memories from the 1988 World Chess Festival Mentioned: Ray Stone, Fred Lindsay, GM Jonathan Speelman, GM Valery Salov, GM Vasyl Ivanchuk, Ivanchuk-Kasparov Linares 1991, Linares, Linares 30:00- Ben's updated thoughts on the Magnus-Niemann controversy 33:00- Why did Ben decide to do a course on 1. D4 ? 42:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Does Ben have a refutation to Marc Esserman's refutation of Finegold's line in the Mayhem in the Morra book and Chessable course?” 47:00- We discuss Norway Chess and whether Ben is surprised by GM Fabiano's Caruana's resurgence. 48:00- Has Magnus peaked? Mentioned: GM Alex Fishbein, GM Dmitri Gurevich, GM Eric Lobron 50:00- How does Hikaru stay so strong? 52:00- Which junior has the best chance of being World Champion? 55:00- Ben's wife Karen won a seat to the World Series of Poker Main Event! Will Ben go? Will he play poker? 57:00- Other summer plans Mentioned: Episode 292: Adult Improver Interview with Karen Boyd 58:00- Thanks, as always, to Ben for joining the pod! Here are the links to keep up with him. Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/itsbenandkaren YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/GMBenjaminFinegold Chessable Course https://www.chessable.com/starting-out-with-1d4/course/156667/ Chessable Course and Master Class Bundle- https://www.chessable.com/starting-out-with-1-d4-queen-s-gambit-fundamentals-masterclass/course/182439/ If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices