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In Episode 72 of The Larry Ohh Show, we're reacting to viral producer videos on the internet, breaking down how they go viral, FL Studio 25 Beta updates, and more! This was a fun one!Check out RIME by @GeorgNeumannGmbH: https://bit.ly/4j6gySIMust Have Producer Tools: http://yahelpme.com Leave us a voicemail: 401-903-8714Join the producer community "might delete later": https://x.com/i/communities/1886169333669191933This is a weekly show where we talk about everything FL Studio and music production!Larry Ohh (Host):https://instagram.com/larryohhJohn Phelps (Co-Host):@ItsJohnPhelps on TikTok@ItsJohnPhelps on IGhttps://itsjohnphelps.comEdited by: https://www.instagram.com/prodkeyano/?hl=enMust Have Producer Tools: https://yahelpme.comIG: http://instagram.com/LarryOhh00:00 Intro00:21 Intro to The Lario Show + Giveaway details01:12 First reaction: Glorbs AI Spongebob rap02:42 Second AI Spongebob video review04:35 Discussion on copyright and channel stats06:33 Reacting to Improver's beatbox performance09:17 Sponsor ad: Neumann RIME immersive plugin11:59 Improver's car beatbox performance14:45 Uber Eats food delivery joke + pizza moment15:50 Beatboxing discussion + viral potential17:21 Simon Servida plugin video breakdown19:08 FL Studio 25 beta update + FL Remote 2 leak21:01 Jack Hayes viral beat content strategy22:50 FL Studio 25 features + send limitations24:45 More Jack Hayes + content strategy25:40 The viral ‘One Heart' TikTok sound story27:45 Using TikTok for music discovery29:35 Linking music + discoverability tips30:03 Giveaway keyword reveal + outro30:40 Upcoming shows & sign-off

EP 436- Adult Improver Torkil Jara Bårdsgjerde on How Workplace Trash Talk Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Chess  In this inspiring and relatable installment of the Adult Improver Series, we meet  Torkil Jara Bårdsgjerde, a 39-year-old father of two, from Norway who discovered competitive chess after a bit of playful banter with a workplace rival. That exchange sparked a fascination with the game—and when the pandemic hit shortly after, Torkil suddenly had the time to dive in. Five years later, he's a regular tournament competitor and recently completed an impressive FIDE rating jump from 1400 to 1800 in just one year. In our conversation, Torkil shares his favorite resources and offers thoughtful advice on how to make the most of limited chess time. He also reflects on how chess has influenced his off-the-board habits—from health and mindfulness to goal-setting—and why he hopes his chess journey is still just beginning. Spotify Adult Improver Playlist You can volunteer or suggest an adult improver guest here: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adult Links to special offers and new courses: Chessdojo use- the code “Ben40” at checkout.  https://www.chessdojo.club/signup Chessmood Free one Week Trial- Chessmood.com/Ben Check out FM Nate Solon's new Chessable course here:  0:00- Torkil's unique chess origin story 12:00- What resources helped Torkil early in his pursuit of chess improvement? Mentioned: Hanging Pawns, Gotham Chess, Daniel Naroditsky, Anna Cramling, Anna-Maja Kazarian, Chessable Starter Pack 27:00- When did Torkil transition to tournament chess? What were the biggest adjustments? 40:00- What led to Torkil's big rating jump? 49:00- Patreon mailbag question- “Where might the limit be for Torkil's potential improvement?” Mentioned: Silman's Complete Endgame Course, Sherevsky's Endgame Strategy  59:00- More recommendations from Torkil ADD IMAGES Mentioned: The Seven Deadly Chess Sins, Move First Think Later, Chess Principles Reloaded, The Art of Attack in Chess  1:02:00- Torkil's final reflections and advice  1:05:00- Thanks to Torkil for sharing his story! Here is his new, non-secret Lichess account where you can message him: https://lichess.org/@/TorkilJaraBard If you would 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

Gary Channon is one of the UK's better known valueinvestors. He runs a value fund, a closed-end fund and a private equity vehicle.  He runs a highly concentrated portfolio. The top 5 positions are over 50%, and he holds no more than 15 stocks. I asked him on the podcast because he is really thoughtfulabout his process – he only buys stocks selling for

How do you overhaul the surf experience without disrupting your most loyal riders? What does it take to redesign wave settings that help surfers progress more naturally? And how do you test, tweak, and communicate those changes—all in time for the start of surf season?In this episode of the WavePoolMag podcast, we head to The Wave in Bristol where a major shift has been made: the familiar Waikiki wave is out, and a brand-new "Improver" setting is in. But what exactly changed—and why?Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Wave's team approached the challenge, from refining takeoffs to reshaping session flow. Was the change worth it? How did regulars react? And what happens when you ask your own staff to surf for four straight days in freezing water?Tune in to hear the full story behind one of the most ambitious surf setting revamps to date.

State testing is just around the corner.  A time that gives most educators and students anxiety!  However, you had to know that Coach Chris Biffle would have a solution.  This week, Rhonda and I sat down with Coach B. to discuss how to get students ready for State Testing using the cornerstone of Whole Brain Teaching... SUPER IMPROVER!  Super Improver has long been an individual motivator in any Whole Brain Teaching Classroom and now we can use it as a way to help motivate students to improve on their State Test taking skills!  If you are an educator that does not do State Testing, trust me... this episode is still for you!  These strategies can be used for ANY test taking! With Easter coming up and family committments, we will be holding off recording our next episode until April 27th, but the beauty of podcasts is they are always available to listen to and relisteen to, so even during a short break, you can still tap into all the WBT goodness these podcasts have to offer! We appreicate you!  YOU are why we do this!  Thank you for listening and sharing our passion for WBT with your teacher friends and administrators!

If you are like many educators during this time of the year, we are seeing an increase in unkind words and behavior issues.  It's been a long year and we need some intervention... STAT!  Leave it to Coach B. to come to our rescue. Rhonda and I sat down with Coach to discuss Ro-Sham-Bo and how this simple yet effective game of uncertain reward can change our most beloved rascal into a complementing machine!  Do NOT miss this episode and be sure to share it with your educator friends because we are all feeling the weight of exhaustion this time of the year.  Give your teacher friends a much needed boost with this podcast! Check out Teachers Pay Teachers.  Go to Whole Brain Teaching Official Store and get the FREE download to go with this podcast! Let's join hands and finish this year together STRONG!

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114 Leaping 400 rating points in classical, rated chess as an adult in just two years? That requires a huge effort and rare dedication. Two qualities that describe well this week's guest, fellow adult club player, Nicholas Sloan. Specifically, in a relatively brief period, Nick went from 1400 USCF to 1849 USCF.And it's all part of his plan to earn the National Master title - something that he wants to prove is possible for us adults.But exciting progress doesn't come easy. Nick advocates consistency, discipline, and a willingness to face your chess weakness.In this episode, we discuss:The top 3 reasons Nick was able to make such massive and fast progress in his USCF rating.Why he doesn't believe “one size fits all” training programs are that effective.Why he has preferred self-guided learning to studying under a coach.More From Nick:YouTube ChannelSubstack NewsletterBlueskyTwitterInstagramHow You Can Support this Podcast:Support this pod by signing up for my Patreon called, “Podcast Perks.” Get exclusive voting on guests, a shout-out of your name on the pod, a DM convo w/ me each month about chess or episodes, and more!Or you can…>>Support this pod by grabbing a chess.com membership which will help you improve your chess & defeat your enemies. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Neither? How about checking out Daniel's chess.com profile? Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests. (Ad)

112 Would you move to a new city for chess? Few have that level of commitment to the game. But our guest this week did exactly that. Adult improver Sydney Strauss moved to New York City this past year to pursue her relatively new passion for chess.After learning the game just two years ago, she fell in love with it and began studying and playing every day.  The following year, Sydney knew she wanted to take her pursuit to the next level and be fully immersed in chess through clubs, tournaments, and friends.New York City, with its venerated Marshall Chess Club and thriving chess scene, provided her with that experience.In a brief time, Sydney has now reached an inspiring FIDE rating of 1581.This episode explores her story, why chess has impacted her life so greatly, and what her future ambitions may be within the game.Plus: will she get a chess tattoo? Connect with Sydney Strauss:TwitterInstagramTwitchBushwick Chess Club IG----NEW! I've launched a Patreon for the show called, "Podcast Perks." Get the following:A monthly DM with me about anything chess-related or the podcastA shout-out of your name thanking you on a future episodeExclusive voting on future guests, topics, and direction of the showMore!Click here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience!---->>Support this pod, improve your chess, & defeat your enemies by getting a chess.com membership. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Check out Daniel's chess.com profile. Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests.

The Adult Improver Series returns to spotlight the inspiring story of another amateur chess player. This week's guest is Supraja Padlamani. Supraja is an India-born, Uganda-based economist who learned to play chess just a few years ago. Her interest intensified during the pandemic, and through some unusual circumstances, Supraja got the opportunity to play in the Olympiad for Niger. Supraja has  made impressive chess progress in just a few years, reaching Chess.com blitz and rapid ratings of 1800 and 1750 respectively. In a short time, Supraja has improved her game immensely and crossed paths with the likes of GM Fabiano Caruana and IM Eric Rosen. She shares her unique chess story and hard-won improvement advice. Timestamps of topics discussed and links of resources referenced can be found below. You can check out a playlist of the Adult Improver interviews here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75Uoqz2BoRt2IiTCeOfuky?si=c57bb7bdfcf24644 If you would like to join or check out the Perpetual Chess Patreon community, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess https://www.chessable.com/world-chess-championship-2024-ding-vs-gukesh/course/281790/ Thanks to our sponsors, Chessable.com.Their new courses include  IM Andras Toth's course about the World Championship is here. 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 0:1:30- Supraja joins the podcast and shares her chess origins. Mentioned: IM Eric Rosen, WGM Tijana Mandura, GM Igor Smirnov, Chessmood.com, The Russo Gambit  13:00- What is Supraja's approach to speed chess ?  16:00- Life in Uganda  19:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Is chess supported by the government in Niger?”  21:00- How is the chess scene in Uganda?  22:00- Supraja details her fierce chess rivalry with her boyfriend  23:00- Olympiad reflections and sightings Mentioned: GM Fabiano Caruana  30:00- Supraja's tournament plans  37:00- How much time per week does Supraja study chess? 39:00  Does she follow professional class?  41:00- Supraja's favorite and least favorite aspects of chess 42:00- Supraja's  favorite openings  Mentioned: Maia bots 45:00- Supraja completes her IM Eric Rosen story Mentioned: Cameo.com  49:00- Supraja's closing chess advice.  If you would 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

107 Few adult club players are as committed to the game as Nick Visel.For years, he's been racking up countless OTB classical games, poring through books and courses, and sharing his wisdom on Chess Twitter.Currently, Nick stands at 1600 USCF with ambitions of becoming a Class A player and reaching National Master.Nick shares great tips from his earned wisdom, plus how he's willing to scale back his chess when other areas of his life take priority.In this episode, we discuss:A better way to learn openings beyond just tedious memorization. Why he's reduced his chess study workload and how it helps him avoid burnout.Why he thinks Karpov would have beaten Fischer had they played in 1975. The importance of a poker face in OTB chessMore From Nick:TwitterNick's Substack>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

“As an emerging thought leader with a desire to serve, my biggest challenge is focus. There's so much opportunity, so much need. Trying to figure out which avenues are the right ones to serve and give is a challenge.”What if you could live a life where you're not just existing, but actively improving every day? How can you shift your mindset from survival to thriving and leading with purpose? What does it really mean to be a leader? A lot of people want to be a leader but are not a liberating leaderWhether you're leading a team, growing a business, or navigating your personal journey, we all share the same struggles—overcoming limiting beliefs, aligning our actions with our purpose, and pushing past the obstacles that hold us back. Exploring how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, whether you're looking to improve communication, enhance leadership, or align your business with a higher purpose. This isn't just about business strategy—it's about understanding the human side of leadership, the power of belief, and how purpose-driven leadership can transform a team from good to great.Justin Winstead is the author of Become an Improver and an emerging thought leader who is on a mission to inspire others to adopt the mindset of constant improvement. His journey from a ministry background to a seven-figure business owner is nothing short of transformative. Today, Justin shares his powerful insights on identity, purpose, and the impact of leadership that uplifts rather than manages.Expert action steps: Show thanks. Grow healthy. Be on purpose. Be accountable. Serve others.Book: Become an ImproverWebsite: Improver.coachBooks mentioned: Entree LeadershipTotal Money MakeoverRich Dad, Poor DadVisit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

103 Our guest is an inspiring adult improver, Dr. Ryan Thomas. Ryan is a surgeon, a cancer researcher, and a father of two. With all that, he's still highly dedicated to chess improvement and his love of the game. Ryan regularly attends OTB classical tournaments, and his current USCF rating is 958 with a goal of 1200.In this episode, we discuss:Ryan's journey from casual high school player to avid tournament competitor later in life. How all chess players share common bonds regardless of their skill level.What Ryan did to solve the problems of information overload & inconsistent practice.  The courses Ryan revisited to ensure he practiced chess fundamentals. The parallels between chess and medical training, and how each has informed the other in Ryan's life.Find Ryan on TwitterResources Referenced:FM Paul Giannotos: Everyone's First Chess Workbook (Chessable)IM Andras Toth: Chess Principles Reloaded: Development (Chessable)GM Artur Yusopov: The Fundamentals 1: Build Up Your Chess (Chessable)>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

The Adult Improver series returns to Perpetual Chess to spotlight another accomplished amateur. This week we are joined by 48-year-old data scientist, NM Matt Gross. Matt returned to tournament chess after a 17-year hiatus with a mission to earn the USCF Master title. With a 2140 rating, Matt did not need to earn so many additional points to reach his goal, but he found that the game had evolved and competition was much tougher in 2021 than in had been in  2004. Matt could no longer rely on outcalculating his opponents and playing dodgy openings, He soon realized that  he would need to revamp his entire chess game. He decided to focus on building a solid repertoire, and, most of all,to work assiduously to improve his chess intuition.  Matt's mission to make NM took a few years, but he managed to earn the title in 2023, possibly making him one of the oldest players to earn the NM title in the past few years. Our conversation is about how he went about this.  In addition to the insights from this conversation, Matt also shares a treasure trove of advice and resources on his blog, Movelibrary. Thanks to Matt for sharing his inspiring story!  https://www.movelibrary.com/ 0:00- Thanks to Perpetual Chess Patreon subs for helping to support the podcast! If you would like to join the community, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess 0:00- Thanks to our sponsors: Check out new Chessable courses by me, GM Nils Grandelius, and GM Sam Shankland- if you sign up for Chessable Pro, be sure to use this link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:02- NM Matt Gross joins the podcast and discusses how he got back into chess during the pandemic after 17 years away.  Mentioned: GM Gata Kamsky's Twitch stream  0:08- Why did Matt think he would need to revamp his game after a 17-year hiatus?  Mentioned: Matt's “TLDR” post is here: https://www.movelibrary.com/story/1/ 14:00- Why did Matt decide to focus on studying model games and working to improve his intuition?  22:00- Check out the app of our new sponsors Chess Universe in your app store.  https://chess-universe.sng.link/Dqw52/kbhh 23:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Many GMs have suggested that calculation is the great differentiator between masters and club players, so why focus on intuition rather than calculation?”  32:00- What surprised Matt in coming back to tournaments for the first time in 17 years?  Mentioned: GM Naroditsky series The Blitz Chess Manifesto https://www.chess.com/article/view/the-blitz-chess-manifesto 45:00- Matt's favorite content creators and books Mentioned: GM John Nunn, Zurich 1953, Fire on Board, GM Hikaru Nakamura, The ChessDojo  47:00- How does Matt approach online play?  48:00- How much time does Matt spend reviewing his games? 51:00- How did it feel for Matt to achieve his goal and reach the ranking of  USCF Master?  55:00- How does Matt prepare openings for common opponents?  Mentioned: NM Peter MInear, NM Matt O'Brien  56:00- Matt's improvement advice for lower-rated players.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textIn Episode 276, I have the pleasure of conversing with Joel Dick, who is a Data Engineer at Tempered AI and adult improver. He hails from Toronto, home of our 14th Podcast Guest Mike Ivanov, who recently became an International Master. As a frum (observant) Jew, Joel has 8 kids. Joel studied in Israel with two our former podcast guests, International Master Yaacov Norowitz and Rabbi Mendy Brukirer. Joel has 13+ years of experience in both technology and finance. We speak about the relationship of chess and Judaism, tips for improvement, our Long Island Instructor Candidate Master Brian Karen's Chess Book Collectors Facebook group, community, the importance of tournaments, the influence of Sammy Reshevsky, his experience participating in the Chess Dojo and more.  

This week the Adult Improver Series returns with an extremely insightful guest. Dan Bock is a North Carolina-based software engineer and dad, who finally got serious about chess improvement in 2021. At this time, Dan began to compete frequently, utilize digital flashcards, and make a conscious effort to make friends in the chess world in order to help make his hobby more fulfilling. Dan's results have been rare and inspiring, as he has seen USCF rating rise from the high 1500s to the high 1900s (USCF) in the last 3 years. As Dan explains, while he is very directed in his decisions of how to approach chess study, he does not put in outlandish an number of hours of study per day. He is very focused on what actually decides the outcomes of his own games, and has made constant progress by keeping that as his North Star. I find Dan's story very inspiring and am excited to see his continued progress!  You can find the Adult Improver Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75Uoqz2BoRt2IiTCeOfuky?si=29035838af4d4345 0:00- You can find more information about the National Open here: https://www.vegaschessfestival.com/national-open/ The live “My System” podcast with GM Alex Fishbein will be on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 PM.  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 0:02- When did Dan decide to get serious about chess improvement? How did he know how to approach studying?  Mentioned: Chess Journeys Episode 93 with Dan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Xg3JotQTg4NoThsn9pPhw?si=14bfea1e50df4df5 Mentioned: Dan's post 11 Things I did to Take my USCF Rating from 1547 to 1976  https://chessimprovementlab.substack.com/p/11-things-i-did-to-take-my-uscf-rating 09:00- Why did he decide to emphasize OTB chess for improvement?  10:45- How does Dan use checklists to help his thinking processes? Mentioned: Dr. Nick Vasquez's post discussing checklists: https://nickvasquezmd.substack.com/p/simpler-chess-ask-questions 16:00- Patreon mailbag question: How does Dan suggest spending one hour per day on chess? Mentioned: Anki flashcard app: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ 23:00- Aside from using digital flashcards, what else would Dan recommend?  Mentioned: Dan's Post: “What Really Decides Games at the 1900 Level?”  https://chessimprovementlab.substack.com/p/what-really-decides-games-at-the 28:00- How did Dan cure his time-trouble addiction? 33:00- What is Dan's approach to openings, and especially the Dubov Italian? Mentioned: Chessbook.com, CM Han Schut and GM Jan Gustaffson's Chessable courses on the Dubov Italian  https://www.chessable.com/dubovs-explosive-italian/course/80152/ https://www.chessable.com/gustafssons-aggressive-1e4-part-1/course/207313/ 41:00- Does Dan still work without a coach?  42:00- Dan and Ben's improvement takeaways from the FIDE Candidates 45:00- We discuss Dan's approach to the Italian Opening Mentioned: TheOnoZone's Blog: https://lichess.org/@/TheOnoZone/blog/learning-to-learn/Xg3xJ4qX Ono's HowtoChess interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fKVmwuQZkWV9orWqnnchF?si=090bccbf5a284f85 52:00- What does Dan look for when choosing a chess tournament?  Mentioned: My Two Favorite Chess Tournament https://chessimprovementlab.substack.com/p/my-two-favorite-chess-tournaments 56:00- How does Dan balance socialization with chess study at tournaments? Does Dan exercise during tournaments?  58:00- Closing thoughts! Mentioned: How to Reassess Your Chess  1:00:00-  Subscribe to Dan's blog here: https://chessimprovementlab.substack.com/ Follow him on X here: https://x.com/boldmovebydan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's pod is an updated and revised version of Episode 12: Chess Improvement Hacks for Busy People. Neal offers some practical time-saving hacks for busy adults with limited study time and argues that social media overload may harm your chess progress.   If you're enjoying the pod, please consider telling your chess playing friends about us and giving us a 5-star review on your podcast app of choice. We appreciate your support! Referenced: 12 Apps We Can't Stop Using, for Better or Worse (WSJ article) Episode #43: Are Electronic Notation Devices Legit? 

089  It's rare to see an adult club player make a career in chess. This week's guest, Ono, has done just that. He started like many of us: inspired to dive into the game after watching the Queen's Gambit.  Which progressed into working studiously on his chess.Then, he embarked upon a chess blog, called The Ono Zono. Not long after the blog gained traction, Ono started coaching beginners.Since then, he's developed a roster of students, appeared on several chess podcasts, and continues to create content for the adult improver community.In this episode, we discuss:3 strategies for managing limited study time as an adult so you can still make progress.Why tackling difficult puzzles too early in your chess journey can be a mistake.The top trait Ono observed in his most successful chess students.More From Ono: Ono's WebsiteOno's Free Coaching LessonOno's BlogOno's Twitter>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

The Adult Improver Series returns this week, with a guest who has improved his chess rapidly. Jordan Groff is a 24 year old Connecticut-based chess instructor who was recommended as a guest to me by GM Eugene Perelshteyn. Jordan resumed chess in 2018 after some years away, and has gone from 1864 to more than 2260 in about the last few years. During  our interview, Jordan shares several ‘secrets” to his success. Aside from a lot of hard work and frequent competition, Jordan particularly credits a focus on the psychological aspects of OTB chess, and on opening preparation and tactics work. You can find out many more details in my interview with Jordan.  it is inspiring to see such fast progress! Timestamps of topics discussed can be found below.   0:00- Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com. New courses include Introduction to Chess Calculation, and GM Ganguly's Lifetime Repertoires: Sidelines and Flank Openings for Black   If you use the link below to sign up for a Chessable pro membership, it helps to support the pod!  https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:00- You can find all of the information you need about the Las Vegas Chess Festival and the National Open here. I hope to see you there! https://www.vegaschessfestival.com/national-open/ 0:01- What got Jordan back into chess  in 2018, after some years away?  Mentioned: Ginger GM, Chess Network  13:00- What is Jordan's approach to the study of openings?  Mentioned: GM Eugene Perelshteyn, FM Nate Solon 20:00- Has Jordan studied a lot of tactics?  25:00- What made Jordan decide to “play up” and play in higher sections? 32:00- What is Jordan's approach to studying endgames?   37:00- What sort of stuff does Jordan do in his lessons with GM Eugene Perelshteyn?  43:00- Was it challenging for Jordan to earn the National Master title? What are his next goals?  Mentioned: Here is Jordan's LiChess coaches page: https://lichess.org/coach/jmwgroff 48:30- What is Jordan's best advice for people who are stuck? 52:00- Jordan's recommended chess resources: Mentioned: How to Reassess Your Chess, Silman's Complete Endgame Course, Under the Surface, Seven Deadly Chess Sins  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

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084 Hungary has a rich history of producing chess stars. Even at the adult improver level, you have the impressive accomplishments of our guest, Kincső Toth.She's already reached 1900 FIDE and is gunning for the Woman FIDE Master (WFM) title - which requires a 2100 rating plus norms.And she does this all while earning her computer engineering degree in Budapest.Kincső infuses even more chess into her life by moderating online events for Chess.com and running a Twitch channel with thousands of followers.In this episode, we discuss:What she changed in her chess to leap 250 FIDE rating points in just one year.Are amateurs qualified to coach chess?Will she pursue a full-time career in chess if she earns the WFM title?More From Kincső: TwitterInstagramTwitchTikTok>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

The Adult Improver Series is back, and we have a very entertaining guest for you. Julio Calcina is a 32-year-old, Nottingham, England-based chess and Mixed Martial Arts enthusiast. Julio has found chess to be a transformative force for him and views chess as a microcosm of life. As Julio tells it, he used to be impetuous and aggressive in both chess and life, and made choices that sabotaged relationships and even contributed to his enduring a stint in prison. Throughout the years, Julio has stuck with the game, and it has helped teach him to be more contemplative and patient both over the board and away from it. Julio loves to play daily chess on Chess.com, and also reports on the British O.T.B. scene, shares chess improvement recommendations, and discusses his near-term goals and plans in chess and beyond. It was a lot of fun chatting with Julio and I think you will enjoy the conversation.  Thanks to Perpetual Chess Patreon subs! If you would like to join the community you can do so here:  https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com! Be sure to check out their new courses including IM Christof Sielecki's new course, 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 Spotify “Adult Improver Series” Playlist-  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75Uoqz2BoRt2IiTCeOfuky?si=f12d20ae06fd4a89 0:00- If you would like to be considered for, or suggest someone as an adult improver guest, you can submit your information via this online form: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adult 02:00- Julio Calcina tells his “chess origin story.”  8:00- What has chess taught Julio about his own personality?  14:00- What has helped Julio improve his game? Mentioned: The Backyard Professor https://www.youtube.com/@TheBackyardProfessor, Silman's Complete Endgame Course 17;00- Julio describes his OTB experiences  18:00- What happened that caused Julio to end up in prison?  22:00- That time Julio caught his romantic partner engine cheating against him in a chess game  Mentioned: Man's Search for Meaning by VIktor Frankl Meditations: Marcus Aurilieus    30:00- Patreon mailbag question: As a martial arts practitioner, why does Julio think that chess improvement is more difficult than improving at ju-jitsu?  40:00- Patreon mailbag questions: Does Julio consider chess a martial art in itself? Should chess be taught as part of martial arts curriculums?  47:00- Patreon mailbag questions: How does Julio balance cardio, weights, and chess? Can chess help those with ADHD?  50:00- What was the chess culture like in prison?  55:00- The link between drinking and chess in England 1:00- What are Julio's 2024 plans? Thanks to Julio for sharing his amazing story! Here is how to keep up with him:  LiChess  Chess.com JulioPDC Instagram Facebook Julio Calcina  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 078 Dedicating three years of your life to chess as an adult is huge.  Especially when it includes OTB classical tournaments and running a chess YouTube channel.  That's been the story of Sam Canciobello.Inspired by the Queen's Gambit, her passion for chess - now in its fourth year - has been consistent and impressive.In this episode, we cover the different stages of her chess life, her long-term goals, and lessons she's learned along the way. We also discuss:Was it worthwhile for her to spend a large volume of time on openings at the beginning of her journey?What factors have helped her improve the most?Why great women players had a big impact on her chess life.More From Sam:Sam's TwitterSam's YouTube channel>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

This week, we are thrilled to welcome back Sissy Goff, an accomplished counselor and leading voice in parenting and child psychology. As an Enneagram 1, Sissy has served as the director of counseling at Daystar Ministries since 1993, where she has impacted countless families over decades of devoted work. She returns to discuss the connection between parental anxiety and anger and how they impact our children. We also explore:  Her experience as an Enneagram 1 and how it's helped shape her role as a guide and mentor in teaching parents how best to bond and communicate with their children. The difference between worry and anxiety and what you can do to become a better parent for your children. You won't want to miss Sissy Goff's thoughtful guidance and timeless advice. This discussion promises to be an essential listen for every parent.  

Diese Themen „testen“ Wolfgang Bosbach und Christian Rach in dieser Woche: - Mehr Leistungskontrolle: Was macht es mit dem Betriebsklima, wenn ein Unternehmen wie SAP Mitarbeiter in "Performer", "Achiever" und "Improver" einteilt? - Neuer Haushalt: Echter Kurswechsel oder echte Verzweiflung? - Hoher Millionen-Bonus: Wie leistungsgerecht sind 5 Mio. Euro extra für die Bahn-Vorstände? Gäste: - Carsten Linnemann, CDU-Generalsekretär - Pinar Atalay, Journalistin und "RTL Direkt"-Moderatorin - Thomas Sattelberger, Top-Manager und ehemaliger FDP-Spitzenpolitiker, Buchautor "Radikal neu" Die reguläre Folge der „Wochentester“ hören Sie ab sofort exklusiv vorab im "Wochentester-Club". Werden Sie Mitglied über Apple Podcasts, Spotify oder direkt hier über unseren Partner Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/wochentester-club/about Fragen und Anregungen unter: - kontakt@diewochentester.de - https://facebook.com/diewochentester - http://www.diewochentester.de Informationen und Rabatte unserer Werbepartner finden Sie hier: - https://wonderl.ink/@diewochentester

Ben Hodgkiss is a 32-year-old chess enthusiast who has worked in a few different fields, but feels like he has not yet found his professional calling. Ben knows that he loves chess though, and for at least the next year, he has decided to live the life of a chess professional and to chronicle this pursuit on his YouTube channel. Many chess players have fantasized about taking such a leap, so I was fascinated to hear that Ben is actually doing it! In our conversation, we cover the nuts of bolts, of how Ben will pay the bills, and what Ben will study, but we also discuss his goals for the project and his chess-related goals. Ben has already collaborated with well-known presenters like IM Eric Rosen and IM Andras Toth and recently played his first of what will likely be many OTB chess tournaments. I really admire Ben's dedication to his chess passion and am excited to share his story with you! Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsor, Chessable.com! Find out more about becoming a Chessable pro member, and receiving a wide range of features here:  https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:02- How did the idea of doing a year of full chess come about? Ben's Reddit post is here:  https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/17anc4k/quit_your_job_chess_full_time_for_a_year_how_do 0:08- What are Ben's goals for this project? What is his chess history? 13:30- Patreon mailbag questions: Does he think it will be more challenging to maintain motivation? Would taking a week or a month off be beneficial for one's chess?  22:00- Patreon mailbag questions Is it possible that working full time subtracts 200 points from your chess strength?  Mentioned: Check out Tactics Time author Tim Brennan's rating graph here: https://www.uschess.org/datapage/ratings_graph.php?memid=12718954 30:00- What was Ben's first OTB tournament like?  37:00- Ben discusses his study regimen more, and why he decided to join the Chess Dojo.  41:30- We discuss the best potential ways for Ben to chronicle his chess pursuit on YouTube.  50:00- Ben read my book and wanted to discuss some topics on it! We start with discussing visualization. What does one see when visualizing a chess board? Mentioned: Chess Steps 2, Thinking Ahead, Visualize Courses on Chessable  1:03:00- Ben asks me: which chess weakness of mine am I working on? 1:07:00- Thanks so much to Ben for sharing his inspiring story, be sure to check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@pifflesticks If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die Klimashow von Dubai. Was will Christian Lindner? Scholz errichtet NoGo-Zonen für den neuen Haushalt. Wie kommt der Otter in die Unterhose? Wie lange überlebt das Smartphone im Eiswasser? Im Mutmachpodcast von Funke liefern Paul und Hajo Schumacher alles Wichtige und Witzige für die neue Woche. Unsere Themen: Vögel aufgepasst, die Wildkatzen kommen. Hängen Glühweinkonsum und PISA-Ergebnisse zusammen? 50 Shades of Wintergrau. Diagnose Weihnachtsmarkt-Depression. Datsche endlich winterfest. Das traurige Leben der Improver. Das beste aller Weihnachtsgeschenke. Plus: Politikerklärer Jörg Quoos weiß, was die Woche im politischen Berlin wichtig wird. Folge 688.

The Perpetual Chess Adult Improver Series returns with another guest with a great story. Denis Markov is a 39 year-old working dad with a passion for chess. Denis has deep chess roots which date back to a childhood in Russia where he took classes at the fabled “Palace of Pioneers.” According to Denis, he did not show exceptional talent in those days and eventually set chess aside for some years. Now based in Pennsylvania, Denis returned to competitive chess in mid-2021 and since then, through hard work and consistency has elevated his USCF rating from 1742 to over 2050! While this type of improvement is quite unusual, Denis is adamant that he isn't doing anything to “reinvent the wheel.” In our conversation Denis details an approach focused on frequent competitive play, game review and lots of hard work. I found our conversation grounding and inspiring at the same time. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  Adult Improver Series Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75Uoqz2BoRt2IiTCeOfuky?si=680ff07480434ec9 0:00-  Thanks to those who help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon! If you would like to join the community, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess 0:01- Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com!  New Chessable courses including Silman's Endgame Course, and new ones by GM Erwin L'ami, GM Johan Hellsten.  You can check out their latest offerings here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 2:00- Denis joins the show! What is his “ why”? What does he do when his motivation to study chess is low? Denis' Reddit post detailing his success: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/16sw628/1740_to_2040_uscf_in_2_years_adult_improver/ 11:00- Patreon mailbag question: “How will Denis approach teaching chess to his kids?'  14:00- Patreon mailbag question: ‘Does Denis think that his Russian background helped his chess development?'  21:00- What got Denis back into chess in his college years? Mentioned: Aron Nimzowhitsch's My System 25:00- Denis' study routine Denis' coach:  https://lichess.org/coach/Davjan 34:00- Denis discusses his approach to openings, especially as it relates to playing the same opponents repeatedly.  42:00- How did Denis settle on studying via ChessTempo and the Chess Steps workbooks?  Mentioned: Arthur Yusupov's series, Chess Steps Method 48:00- What is the nature of Denis' work with his coach?  54:00- Does Denis have any theories on why he is seeing gains while others might be struggling?  1:03:00- More book recommendations! Mentioned: Sam Shankland's books, Endgame Strategy by Shereshevsky, GM Johan Hellsten's books, Chess Structures by GM Mauricio Flores Rios, GM Ivan Sokolov's Winning Middle Game Strategies, Sokolov's interview with Chessbase India, His How to Chess Interview is Now Out!  1:08:00- Thanks to Denis for joining me! You can email him at dvmarkov at gmail dot com  Or follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dvm0101/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

070 A small number of chess players make remarkably quick progress. Perhaps even fewer of those are adults. Which is why the achievements of this week's guest, Kamryn Hellman, are so remarkable.She started playing chess for the first time as an adult. And, in just a little over a year, Kamryn rose to a 2000 Rapid rating on Chess.com.  Because progress this fast is rarely seen by adults, we explore her journey and how she achieved it.We discuss:Her top three “difference makers” for reaching a 2000 Chess.com rating in fifteen monthsWhy competing in OTB classical tournaments was such a powerful factor in her improvementWas her approach to be a tactics machine or was there room for studying strategy and positional chess? More from Kamryn: YouTube TwitchTwitter

Burnout is more common than you think and the rates continue to rise. So, what constitutes burnout and how do we combat it?  First, we need to understand the stressors that lead to burnout in the first place.  According to physician, executive coach, and speaker Dr. Neha Sangwan, “burnout is due to prolonged stress and an ongoing net drain of energy on one or more of five levels: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. When we burn out, our productivity suffers, our health declines, and we're more reactive in our relationships.” In today's episode, Dr. Sangwan shares the story of her own wake-up call, breaks down the phases of burnout, and provides examples from her new book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life, of how to assess the five levels of burnout so you can take practical steps to replenish your energy and heal.  To learn more about Dr. Sangwan, visit her website or grab a copy of her book on Amazon.  

065  WCM Alexandra Prado is a strong amateur player with a fast-rising chess Twitch channel. Rated 1859 FIDE, she has a renewed interest in competing in OTB classical. Plus, she's aiming for the Woman FIDE Master (WFM) title. On that goal, she's getting coaching help from Chess Dojo's IM Kostya Kavutskiy, which we discuss in this episode.We also chat about her chess life in Bolivia, what has helped her improve the most as a player, and her unexpected opportunity to play in-person blitz against Andrea Botez.----I NEED YOUR HELP: Want to have a say in my upcoming chess membership? Please fill out this super-short survey about what features you want most.----More From Alexandra:Twitch ChannelInstagramTwitterYouTubeWebsiteGames against Andrea BotezLesson with IM Kostya Kavutskiy>>Join my official FREE Club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

As Richard Rohr says, Ones are childlike and full of joy and wonder at the world and creation.  But for Ones, that sense of joy has been lost.  Instead, they suppress their own feelings and focus on being good and doing what is right.  They feel a sense of duty and responsibility and may harbor resentment toward others who don't see things the right way – their way.  But what would it look like if Ones reclaimed their childlike wonder? When Ones move toward health, they begin to let judgments go and become more at ease with imperfection. They begin to truly quiet that inner critic and turn it into an inner encourager. Our guest today, Julianne Cusick, shares how her journey toward self-awareness and self-knowledge as an Enneagram One has allowed her to prioritize relationships over perfection and has given her permission to have fun dancing in the kitchen. Julianne Cusick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified EMDR Therapist (Maiberger Institute), and an AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach. She thrives on personal and professional growth. A dynamic and engaging communicator, Julianne speaks to Christian organizations, women's groups, and retreats – all from the voice of hope and her own story of healing and redemption. She is a mother of two who enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. For more about Julianne or Restoring the Soul, visit www.restoringthesoul.com.

Sandy's Podcast: the Fear of Flying! Every week on former New York comedian and entertainer Sandy Kershowitz's podcast, the D-list podcast, he talks to former entertainers about comedy and how New York has changed. As always, Sandy is joined by his great grandnephew Trevor, whom he hates. This week, a 7-year-old listener asks Sandy to cover a fear of flying. He brings on a panel comprised of a hero pilot, the guy who found Amelia Earhart's bones, a guy who worked on sitcoms in the 80s, and the oldest living woman in New York.  Written by Bo SegrestStarring:BO SEGREST as former comedian and entertainer SANDY KERSHOWITZHENRY NICKERSON as his great grandnephew TREVORSTEPH SIMON as hero pilot who landed her plane on Ellis Island SALLY SALLENBERGERDAN KARLIN as the guy who found Amelia Earhart's bones TERRY PEARSONBILL FRYER as former sitcom show runner DEL MANNINGSTEPH SIMON also as the oldest living woman in New York HARRIET COULSONDAN KARLIN also as a PARAMEDIC If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

Joe decides to record this episode naked in front of an open window, as Joe and Al get hot and sweaty talking chess and other stuff again. Joe explains how the chess challenge set by Al has helped him to understand and embrace his chess addiction and how his lack of attention to detail has made him miss days of potential chess games. Al talks about how the chess challenge that Joe set him has taught him to warm up his brain before playing chess and helped him to realise that wearing (and taking off) makeup isn't for him.  New challenges that could leaver Al looking good and Joe looking at his dropping rapid chess rating, are set.  Joe, who started playing chess in his 20s,  gives his chess tips for getting your chess rapid rating up to 1800.  The show ends with some wise chess advice from Magnus Carlsen All of this plus Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Average Joes Chess, a podcast made by average chess players....but exceptional lovers. Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks.    Here's some links for you if you want more of us. Averagejoeschess.com Robert Ramirez on YouTube Support us on Patreon GrandMaster courses 20% off Tiktok.com YouTube Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/average-joes-chess/message

Let's face it, relationships are complicated.  But the more you know about yourself and your partner, the easier it is to communicate and navigate conflict. This week, Mike Alexander, Enneagram Six returns along with his wife, Enneagram One, and psychotherapist Cheryl, for a powerful conversation about the dynamics of their relationship and their own journey of healing within their types.  We dig into a few of the challenges they face and learn how figuring out the inner workings of themselves and each other helped salvage their marriage. You don't want to miss this powerful conversation.   ----- ABOUT MIKE  Mike Alexander is a nationally recognized expert in ethics, integrity, leadership development, and coaching. This specialty began and flourished during his 41-year career in law enforcement and has defined the years following his retirement from service. Through the U.S. Department of Justice Community Policing Divisions, the thirty-six (36) Regional Community Policing Institute, the Multi-jurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training Center, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the Texas Municipal League, the International Law Enforcement Administration, and the Texas Police Chiefs Association, the Carruth Policing Institute, he has traveled the nation training officers and community members on leadership development, ethics and integrity. In 1999, he founded the LION Leadership Institute, with workshops focused on leadership engagement, employee wellness, cost of conflict, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, healthy work environments, and socialization. He is currently working as an adjunct professor and leadership and curriculum development consultant with Austin Community College. Instagram: @thelion_institute LinkedIn: @thelion-organizational-development-instituteTwitter: @LION_Institute  Facebook: @thelion.institute    ABOUT CHERYL Cheryl is a native Texan, born in Waco, Texas, and reared in San Antonio, Texas.  She is the daughter of the late LC and Dorothy Christman. She has one sister, Debbie Grady.  Cheryl lived in San Antonio, Texas, until she graduated from Incarnate Word High School.  After graduating from high school, she attended Southwest Texas State University (now known today as Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas, where she received her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a master's degree in School Psychology with a minor in Special Education. She is currently working on her dissertation for the Ph.D. Marriage and Family Counseling program at Northwestern University. She worked 13 years in the law enforcement field as a prison guard, an adult probation officer, and a Texas Youth Commission parole officer. She worked  22 years in the education field … 15 years as a school counselor.  She is currently in private practice as a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor at  Plan C Consultation and Counseling Services.

The 18 Holes Episode! (It's about golf) Listen to hear: a friendly wager, the worst customer you've ever had, a pro tip from a golf legend, "we have to do something about the gator on the 17th hole," and the thrilling conclusion!Written by Bo Segrest THE CAST: HENRY NICKERSONDANIEL RAMIREZROSEMARY WESTMOLLY RODENBUSHDAN KARLINand BO SEGREST If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

The Perpetual Chess Adult Improver Series returns to hear some more reflections from an accomplished chess amateur.  This week we are joined by John Neely. John started competitive chess at the age of 36 in 2011 and has had a long road to the ECF equivalent of about 1800. John has put in plenty of hours, both as a student of the game, an OTB competitor, and as a Chessable community author who created the popular series Visualize. In our interview, John reflects on the lessons he has learned in his years of studying chess. John is pleased with his approach in some aspects of his study, but he also thinks he could have done a few things differently. Finally, we discuss John's new project, as he is taking a break from competitive chess in order to work on a series of mystery novels. You can find timestamps of topics discussed below.  0:00- Be Sure to Sub to the Free Newsletter, The Perpetual Chess Linkfest! https://benjohnson.substack.com/ 0:01- Thanks to recent Perpetual Chess Patreon subs, you can join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess 0:02- My Recommended Chessable Courses  Fire on Board  GM Niclas Huscenbeth;s 1. E4 Repertoire  Benedictine's Chessable Courses  03:00- John Neely joins the show! He begins by discussing how he got into competitive chess at age 36 in 2011.  12:00- What did John do to improve his game?  Mentioned: Dan Heisman's YouTube channel, ChessTempo Tactics Trainer  16:00- How do team leagues work in Great Britain?  21:30- When John was playing online games as a training method, did he feel like they worked as well as training by playing OTB League games? 26:00- How did John come up with the idea for his Visualize series on Chessable?  https://www.chessable.com/visualise-1/course/25695/, Episode 327 with Geert van der Velde  35:00- John shares his approach to analyzing his games Mentioned: How to Batch Analyze Your Games, Blunder Busters  44:00- What would John do differently if starting serious chess all over again? Mentioned: Silman's Endgame Course, Alekhine's Best Games of Chess  50:00- How did John get into writing mystery novels?  Mentioned: Lavender and Brown: York Mysteries  56:00- What was it like to play GMs like David Howell, Luke McShane, GM Simon Williams and Mickey Adams in simuls?  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

059 Need some inspiration on your chess journey from a fellow adult improver? This week's guest is a powerhouse. Even though she didn't begin chess until adulthood, Stacia Pugh has soared to 1800 USCF - and still rising!Plus, she's attending OTB classical tournaments nearly every month and has a chess coaching business called, Chess Is Best.In this episode, we discuss: Stacia's Top 8 Chess Improvement LessonsHow switching from d4 to e4 dramatically improved her chess - and why other club players should also play 1.e4Why tactics are by FAR the most important area of chess for improvement More From Stacia:Stacia's Website Stacia's YouTube channelStacia's Twitter>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

The Perpetual Chess Adult Improver Series returns to spotlight another amateur from the chess community. This week's guest is Chris Duncan. Chris is a 24 year old Army logistician and Psychology Graduate Student who shares a powerful story of the power of chess to bridge cultural gaps.In our interview, we discuss Chris' background and “on/off” relationship with chess, but we primarily focus on the way that chess became a welcome distraction from the stresses of being stationed abroad in 2022. As Chris explains, a shared interest in chess amongst many military members culminated in a memorable chess tournament that brought together US and Polish military members. Chris also discusses some of his favorite chess learning resources, and the role that he hopes chess will play in his life in future years and decades. I really enjoyed hearing Chris' unique story and thank him for sharing it with us. Timestamps for topics discussed and relevant links can be found below.  0:00-  Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsor, Chessable.com. You can check out some of my favorite Chessable courses for different rating levels here:  https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/  Sign up for Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess To be considered as an Adult Improver Guest, please fill out this form here:  https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adultimprover Adult Improver Webpage: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adultimprover Adult Improver Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75Uoqz2BoRt2IiTCeOfuky?si=d3cb77595b0049e7 0:03:00- What was Chris' introduction to chess, and how did he get back into it?  0:05:00- What is the chess scene like within the US Armed War Forces?  10:00- What did Chris do to work on his game? Mentioned: Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, Seirawan Winning Chess Series, The Seirawan series is also available on Chessable, Episode 303 with Kyle Boddy 14:00- Chris tells the remarkable story of how he and other members of the US Armed Forces got to play a tournament with members of the Polish military while stationed there.  28:00-  Patreon mailbag question: Does chess improve Chris' graduate school studies in psychology?  Mentioned: Logical Chess Move by Move 31:00- Would Chris ever try an OTB tournament?  35:00- How does Chris approach following chess content that is a bit complex for his chess level? Mentioned: St. Louis Chess Club YouTube Channel  40:00- Thanks again to Chris for coming on to the podcast, and for his service in the US Military.   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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month, The Adult Improver Series welcomes Ben Hunt of the Chess Boot Camp YouTube Channel. Through his channel and a Chess.com forum, Ben has built a community around helping players rated 500-1200 improve. Ben started pursuing chess seriously in 2019 and shares tons of helpful reflections including his favorite content creators, the challenges of transitioning to OTB, and what he has learned from creating a YouTube channel geared towards fellow chess amateurs. Ben's enthusiasm for chess is contagious, and I really enjoyed hearing his perspective.  0:00- Thanks to recent Patreon subs, if you would like to join the community you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Sub to the Perpetual Chess linkfest here: https://benjohnson.substack.com/ 02:00- Ben got very interested very quickly in chess in 2019- what precipitated that?  Mentioned: Chess.com Lessons  07:00- Who are Ben's favorite chess content creators? Mentioned: Ginger GM, IM Alex Banzea, GM Daniel Naroditsky, St. Louis Chess Club, Jonathan Schrantz, IM John Bartholomew 10:00-Patreon mailbag question: “What is the goldfish method?” Why does Ben sometimes struggle to implement it?”  Mentioned: Ben's Goldfish Method Video, Move First Think Later, Chess Steps Method  17:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out their latest courses here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 18:30- What has it been like for Ben to try out OTB play in the UK? 23:00- Ben discusses his opening repertoire a bit as we discuss whether openings are overemphasized for club players.  Mentioned: IM Andras' Toth's The Beginners 1. D4 Repertoire, SImon Williams' The British Grand Prix, The Dvoretsky Endgame Manual, Silman's Complete Endgame Course, 100 Endgames You Must Know  34:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What advice does Ben give to those who are struggling translating increased knowledge to an OTB performance above the 1000 level?” 42:00- What is Ben's tactics regimen?  Mentioned: Chessbootcamp.club, The Woodpecker Method, Book Recap #6: The Woodpecker Method  50:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 51:00- What kind of material does Ben present on his YouTube channel?  55:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What are Ben's chess goals?”  1:01:00- Patreon mailbag question: “When you are showing a tactical puzzle, how important is it to show the moves that preceded the puzzle?” 1:05:00- What are Ben's interests outside of chess?  1:07:00- As we say our goodbyes, Ben gives 3 tips for getting to 1000.  Thanks to Ben for joining! Here is how to keep up with him: Chess.com profile https://www.chess.com/member/benhunt72 Chess Bootcamp YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessBootCamp Chess Bootcamp Live  https://chessbootcamp.club/ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are your parenting goals?  What does a “win” look like for you?  Andy and Sandra Stanley determined years ago that their primary goal as parents was to build strong, healthy relationships with their children that continue into their adulthood. “Our legacy is the relationships, the health of the relationships, and the healthy people in the relationships we leave behind,” says Sandra. “We wanted to lay a foundation for our kids early of understanding that life is relationships. And, we wanted them to understand how to restore a broken relationship.” This week, Andy and Sandra join me to discuss their latest book, Parenting: Getting It Right, and we share an honest conversation about the importance of intentional parenting, equipping our kids for relational success, and the art of restoring a broken relationship.  ---- Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries (NPM) in 1995. As host of Your Move with Andy Stanley, which delivers over 10.5 million messages each month through television, digital platforms, and podcasts, and author of more than 20 books, Andy is considered one of the most influential pastors in America. Sandra Stanley received her bachelor of science degree from Georgia Tech and master of arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster parents since 2010. Her ministry passion is promoting foster care in the local church. Much of her time these days is spent working on various writing projects and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together, the foster care initiative at North Point Ministries. In their new book, Parenting: Getting It Right, Andy and Sandra combine their experience and wisdom into a guide that helps readers understand and live by essential parenting principles. Visit Andy's website and Sandra's website to learn more about both of them and their new book. 

The Adult Improver Series of Perpetual Chess returns today. It is a series devoted to sharing the stories of dedicated chess amateurs. This week's guest is Kamryn Hellman. Kamryn is a 23 year-old who got swept up by chess in 2021 after seeing Queen's Gambit. At that time she learned the game from scratch, and in the subsequent time she has become immersed in the culture and brought her Chess.com rapid rating to a peak of over 1900. Kamryn has also gotten involved in her local chess community and has enjoyed her forays into tournament chess, despite the challenges that it created. I was really impressed with Kamryn's quick rise in the chess ranks, and also her analytical approach to improving her game. She shared lots of useful advice in our interview, and it was fun to hear her story. Please read on for timestamps of topics discussed.  Resources mentioned in intro:  Spotify Adult Improver Playlist  Adult Improver Webpage  Submit Your Info to Potentially be a Guest on the Pod  Support Perpetual Chess Via Patreon Also be sure to subscribe to the Perpetual Chess Linkfest, for a free weekly email of the week's biggest chess stories and chess improvement related blog posts.  0:04- After Kamryn discovered chess via Queen's Gambit, how did she dive deeper into the game?  Mentioned: Gotham Chess  0:09- How did Kamryn begin to find a community IRL. Was she welcomed at her local chess club?  Mentioned: Todd Wolf 14:00 - Kamryn is doing some teaching of beginners. Does she think it helps her chess?  16:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 18:00- What was the tournament experience like? How has Kamryn learned to deal with nerves?  27:00- What is Kamryn's approach to analyzing her games?  33:00- Patreon mailbag question: How does Kamryn work on her thought processes? 36:00- Does Kamryn have any other hobbies that have helped with her approach to chess? 38:00-  Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out their latest courses here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 40:00- How does Kamryn approach working on endgames? Mentioned: GM Naroditsky's Principles of Chess Endgames  44:00- What motivates Kamryn to work so hard on her game? Mentioned: Jen Shahade's Chess Queens  46:00- How does Kamryn study openings?  53:00- Compared to most adults, Kamryn's unusual rise in the  ratings have been meteoric.  How does Kamryn contextualize the unusual gains she has made? 58:00- What other content creators does Kamry enjoy?  Mentioned: Hanging Pawns, Eric Rosen teaches Andrea Botez the London  59:00- Has Kamryn read any chess books that have really helped her?  Mentioned: 100 Endgames You Must Know, Everyone's First Chess Workbook, Best Lessons of a Chess Coach  1:02:00- What do Kamryn's friends think of her chess obsession? 1:04:00- What is Kamryn's advice for new chess enthusiasts? 1:06:00- Thanks so much to Kamryn for joining me! You can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/kamrynheidi 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vishnu is a 31 year old tech consultant, chess author and dad who has been waking up at 4 AM to study chess for hours before his family and work life begins. Vishnu shares his study routine and chess resource recommendations from studying chess intensively in recent years. Vishnu also candidly discusses his long term goal of becoming a GM, a goal that many would say is impossible for someone with so many other responsibilities to achieve. Lastly,  Vishnu's shares some of his best advice from his new book,   The Chess Bible – Most Instructive Tips, Axioms, One-Liners & Mantras. Although I am not sure if Vishnu will be able to achieve his ultimate goal, I enjoyed talking chess with him and can't wait to see how his chess journey continues to unfold. Please read on for timestamps and relevant links.  0:00- Why does Vishnu work so hard on his chess? What are his goals?  Mentioned: Vishnu's rating page is here 4:30- Why does he think no one has ever gone from the 2100 level to GM in their 30s? What makes Vishnu think he can be the first?  8:00- Vishnu details his study routine.  10:00- Welcome to the Chess dot bomb! Vishnu utilizes his Chess.com premium membership by making Puzzle Rush a part of his daily routine.  If you decide to upgrade to a premium membership at Chess.com, you can help support the pod by signing up using this link (https://go.chess.com/Perpetual). Mentioned: GM Noel Studer's Next Level Chess Blog  12:00- Vishnu continues discussion of his daily chess study routine? Mentioned: Chess Tempo, ChessMood.com, Blog Post- How Grandmasters Memorize Openings  25:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 26:00- How has Vishnu's routine changed? How often does he compete?  30:00- Vishnu shares a few book recs: Small Steps to Giant Improvement, Soviet Middlegame Technique  33:00- How does Vishnu deal with frustration and naysayers?  Mentioned: FM James Canty, GM Ben Finegold, GM John Shaw  38:00- Does Vishnu's tournament routine change with a tournament coming up?  42:00- What has Vishnu learned from ultra marathon runner David Goggins?  47:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out their latest courses here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 48:00- We discuss Vishnu's book. He shares the inspiration for The Chess Bible – Most Instructive Tips, Axioms, One-Liners & Mantras and shares a few axioms…  Mentioned: IM Jeremy Silman's How to Reassess Your Chess, Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy  1:01:00- What improvement advice would Vishnu give to other improvers?  Mentioned: 45 Positional Methods and Techniques, Chess Training for Post Beginners  1:04:00- Thanks to Vishnu for joining me! You can find him on Facebook or email him at kvwarrier108 at gmail dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adult Improver Series of Perpetual Chess returns with an insightful guest with a passion for openings and tournament chess. Kyle Boddy is the founder of an influential and successful baseball performance training company, Driveline Baseball., which started as a one-man operation, and now boasts 50+ employees and many professional athletes as clients.  Having been introduced to chess as a kid, Kyle actually regained his interest in the game in recent years while working in a Major League Baseball clubhouse. In our conversation, Kyle discusses why he loves chess, and compares it to his other competitive interests of poker, Magic the Gathering, and of course, baseball. We also tackle questions such as: How does a sports data expert approach chess data? Why does he love openings? Why does he love tournaments? What does he do to promote chess in his community?  This was a fun conversation with an insightful guy. You can find timestamps below, and links to topics referenced on the podcast webpage. 0:00- Links - Perpetual Chess Linkfest - https://benjohnson.substack.com/ If you would like to join the Perpetual Chess Patreon community, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess 5:00- Kyle Boddy joins the pod and shares his unique chess origin story, which began in his childhood and gained steam when he started playing with a few well known major league baseball players.  7:30- Kyle's favorite chess content creators  10:00- How did Kyle learn to stop depending too much on the engine?  Mentioned: Kyle's blog 12:00- What is Kyle's chess study routine? What tournaments has he played? 15:30- What is Magic the Gathering?  18:00- Kyle's approach to online chess  19:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 20:00- How does Kyle balance a desire to improve with just wanting to have fun?  22:00- Is MLB star Joey Votto studying chess much?  23:00- Might Kyle be studying openings too much? 26:00- What openings does Kyle play? Why did he choose 1. D4?  31:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. You can check out all of their latest offerings here:  https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 32:00- If you are interested in getting free Chesskid.com premium memberships for any new school chess program you can email Ranae Bartlett at ranae at chesskid.com 34:00: Kyle discusses the community outreach he is doing in Seattle, WA.  38:00- As an innovator in data science, does Kyle see any innovations that could be made in the chess world?  44:00- Does Kyle read many chess books?  46:00- What are Kyle's long term chess goals?  49:00- Kyle tried bullet chess to help him learn to make quicker decisions OTB, did it help?  53:00- How did Kyle develop strength as in endgames?  55:00- Has Kyle traveled to any huge weekend Swiss tournaments yet?  Mentioned: Hikaru Nakamura on the Lex Fridman podcast, WIM Megan Lee, Larry Hedder   57:00- Patreon mailbag question: How does Kyle deal with “chess tilt?”  1:01:00- Was Kyle's career impeded by the fact he didn't finish university?  Mentioned: MLB pitcher Ryan Buchter, Phillies coach Caleb Cotham  1:07:00- Did Kyle see chess in clubhouses aside from the Cincinnati Reds?  1:12:00- Kyle's World Series Prediction!  1:14:00- Thanks to Kyle for talking chess (and baseball!) with me. Here are links to keep up with him: Twitter- https://twitter.com/drivelinebases?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor His Blog- https://www.kyleboddy.com/2022/02/27/scc-u1200-chess-tournament-report-feb-26-2022/ Driveline Baseball- https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Perpetual Chess Adult Improver Series returns for another detailed conversation with a very dedicated amateur. 35 year old Hans Henning is a Dublin based chess enthusiast, who has a demanding job in tech sales, but is also spending multiple hours per day studying chess. Hans first gained interest in chess through Ludwig Ahgren and Pogchamps and since then has made steady progress up to a LiChess blitz rating of around 1900. In our conversation, Hans shares some personal details about why he finds chess so motivating, and why he has a particular love for studying openings. Hans also shares some great recommendations for books, courses, and study methods. As always, more info to topics referenced and timestamps can be found below.  Be sure to subscribe to my free weekly chess news roundup, the Perpetual Chess Linkfest, you can do so here: https://benjohnson.substack.com/ 0:00- What motivates Hans to spend tons of time studying chess?  Mentioned: Checkmate Pattern Manual, Common Chess Patterns  7:30- How in Hans' opinion, should one train chess?  11:00- How did Hans pull himself out of a depressive period? 14:00- Does Hans worry that he could be fighting an uphill battle by trying to improve at chess in his 30s and beyond?  16:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. You can check out all of their latest offerings here:  https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 17:00- Why does Hans love openings and choose to emphasize opening study?  Mentioned: CT-Art, ChessDojo 30:00- What did Hans learn about managing opening files from GM Sam Shankland and Killer Chess Training?  34:00- Does Hans worry about spending so much money on chess improvement?  38:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 39:00- Welcome to the Chess dot bomb! Karen discusses her favorite Chess.com premium features, which includes GM Johan Hellsten's “Lessons feature”, I also discussed the “Play Like …” feature. If you decide to upgrade to a premium membership at Chess.com, you can help support the pod by signing up using this link (https://go.chess.com/Perpetual). 41:00- What was it like to get lessons with renowned trainer, GM Johan Hellsten? After working with Johan and other trainers why did he ultimately decide to work on his own?   48:00- Hans describes his OTB chess experiences  53:00- Hans shares some book and resource recommendations!  Move First Think Later, How To Study Chess on Your Own, Think Like a Super GM, Understanding Chess Move by Move, Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy, The Silicon Road to Chess Improvement, Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics, Endgame Strategy 1:00:00- Thanks to Hans for joining us! You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/IamHansHenning If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here:  Ben Johnson is creating Perpetual Chess Podcast | Patreon   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Boyd is a 56 year old mother, wife and chess lover with a background in computer programming. She often appears in the videos and streams of her husband, GM Ben Finegold, but she also does a ton of the work behind the scenes, producing Ben's content. Despite Karen's busy life, she has been making lots of time for chess study and joined me after a busy summer with plenty of chess tournaments in the United States. Karen assiduously documents her chess study, and has been averaging about 3 hours per day of study when not on the road. She showed some good results in the World Open, and is on the verge of eclipsing her personal high rating of 1421. In our interview, she discussed her background, her study regimen, her goal, her relationship with Ben, and why she thinks she currently finds tournaments more enjoyable than her husband does. I really admire the dedication that Karen is showing to chess and look forward to seeing her continued chess progress. More details, timestamps and relevant links can be found below.   0:00- If you or someone you know is interested in appearing as an adult improver, you can submit their info via the online form here: Interested in Appearing on the Pod as an Adult Improver? — The Perpetual Chess Podcast 1:00- Karen has been studying chess for 3 hours per day and traveling far and wide to play in many tournaments. Why?  Mentioned: Check out Karen's study log here: https://atlchessclub.com/ChessLog/ChessStudyLog.pdf 5:00- How does Karen feel about her recent progress, after a busy summer.  10:00- Why does Karen prefer classical chess?  Mentioned: Justin Morrison of Kids Chess Zone  16:00- Karen's husband, GM Ben Finegold, has said he is retiring from OTB chess. Does Karen think he will change his mind someday?  19:00- What are Karen's current chess goals?  Mentioned: How to Beat Your Dad at Chess, Chessable's Checkmate Patterns Manual  22:00-  Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Their new courses include a new one by GM Levon Aronian, and GM Magnus Carlsen and GM David Howell recently released a free lesson, Grind like a GM!  Check out what's new here:  https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 24:30- Karen discusses her chess beginnings.  31:00- Patreon mailbag question: How did Karen and GM Ben Finegold meet?  Mentioned: GM Var Akobian  35:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Karen think she is treated differently a) because she is a woman? b) because she is married to a GM? 39:00- Welcome to the Chess dot bomb! Karen discusses her favorite Chess.com premium features, which include the tactics trainer.  If you decide to upgrade to a premium membership at Chess.com, you can help support the pod by signing up using this link (https://go.chess.com/Perpetual).   42:00- What was Karen's inspiration for her study log? 43:00- How do Karen's two coaches, FM Aviv Friedman and NM Spencer Finegold, work with her to improve her chess? 45:00- What is Karen's approach to openings?  48:00-How would Karen characterize (or describe) her strengths and weaknesses as a ches player? 51:00- Why does Karen “play up” in higher sections? 53:03- Are there days where Karen doesn't feel like doing chess? 56:00- Karen's closing advice  58:00- Thanks so much to Karen for joining the show. Here are some of the ways you can follow her chess progress: Twitter- https://twitter.com/Karen_Chess1 Twitch-  https://www.twitch.tv/karen_chess GM Ben Finegold's Twitch- https://www.twitch.tv/gmbenjaminfinegold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this month's Adult Improver Edition of Perpetual Chess I am joined by Dr. Nicholas Vasquez. Dr. Vazquez is a dad and emergency physician who finds chess a welcome escape from a very stressful job. Despite the fact that chess is escapism for him, Dr. Vasquez has recently decided to get serious about chess improvement. He started working with a coach (NM Han Schut), playing tournaments, and working on puzzles from Chess Steps and Chessbase. Nicholas has learned a lot of lessons, and seen significant progress, raising his Chess.Com rapid rating from about 1350 to 1650 over the last couple of years. Dr. Vasquez shared lots of great insights in our interview, and I am confident that you will find this interview helpful and entertaining. You can find more information on all of the topics referenced, as well as timestamps below.  0:00- Be sure to subscribe to How To Chess on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-chess/id1572917817 0:02- After some time away, what event re-interested Nick in chess?  Mentioned: The Chess Steps Method, Episode 142 with Han Schut, Episode 274 with Adult Improver Paul Hedrick, Episode 167 with IM Jop Delemarre, Step 2 Thinking Ahead 09:00- With a hectic life, does Nick ever struggle with finding motivation for chess study?   15:00-  Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. You can find IM Andras Toth's new course, IM Irina Bulmaga's, as well as so many others, here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/ 16:00- When Nick plays training games, does he use a chess set or a screen?  20:00- Nick shares the training regimen that his coach, Han Schut has devised for him.  25:00- Nick shares what he is learning from competing in the LiChess4545 league.  Mentioned: GM Jesse Kraai's video “An Easy System Against the French”  28:00- What does Han's trainer consider to be the key pillars of his success? What does it mean to “orient” oneself to a chess position?  32:00- What is Nick's approach to openings?  34:00- What do Han and Nick prefer Chessbase tactics?  38:00- Which book helped Nick the most? Mentioned: The Improving Chess Thinker by NM Dan Heisman, Think Like a Super GM by GM Michael Adams and Philip Hurtado  41:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 42:00- A few features to be aware of on Chesskid.com:  Summer Clubhouse : https://www.chesskid.com/learn/articles/summer-chess-clubhouse You can check out FunMaster Mike's videos either on Chesskid itself or on YouTube for kids.   If you decide to sign your kid or your student(s) up for Chesskid, be sure to use this link to save 30% on a Chesskid Membership https://www.chesskid.com/membership/promo/perpetual 46:00- Was Nick surprised by the intensity of OTB chess?  54:00- Nick discusses the importance of feeling part of a community.  Mentioned: ChessDoJo discord 57:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Is there stuff Nick needs to work on outside of doing the Steps Method?”  1:05:00- Thanks so much to Dr. Vazquez for joining the show.  You can play/reach him on Lichess here: https://lichess.org/@/nvasquez Or Chess.com here:  https://www.chess.com/member/nfv1972 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Adult Improver interview is with Derek Wilder. Derek is a 33 year old Detroit- based Scholastic Chess Coach and Chess Podcaster (host of the Detroit Chess Killers pod). Derek is always working on his game, and he recently leveled up and surpassed the USCF rating of 2000 for the first time. This puts Derek in the 95th percentile of all USCF players. It took Derek years of hard work to break through this plateau, and it was illuminating to hear what he believed to be the keys to his success. Derek was quick to credit lots of friends and trainers with advice and tips that helped his game, and he offered lots of advice for those looking to achieve a similar breakthrough. Please read on for timestamps, resources, and people that were referenced in our interview.  0:00- Derek recently had a breakthrough in his OTB game. How'd he get to that moment?  Mentioned: IM John Brooks, Paul Grams, Chrysler Elementary School 08:00 Growing up in Detroit, Derek was one of the top scholastic players in his state, but he was bullied a bit for playing chess. How did he get through it?  09:30- What influence did FM James Canty and others have on his chess game?  12:00- What adjustments did Derek make when he came to chess in 2016 after a long hiatus?  Mentioned: Nunn's Chess Openings  14:30- What kind of chess learner is Derek?  Mentioned: NM Mike Zaloznyy, IM Atulya Shetty, Derek's interview with NM Kofi Tatum  18:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice of how to improve your game. Check it out for free and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%.  19:00- In his recent gains, did Derek focus more on strengthening his strengths or on shoring up his weaknesses?  Mentioned: FM Josh Posthuma, NM Gopal Menon, My System, IM Mark Dvoretsky's books, IM Jeremy Silman, Charisse Woods 26:00- Patreon mailbag question: “How much did studying theoretical endgames help Derek's game?”  Mentioned: Kameron Tolliver  30:00- -Patreon mailbag question: “Did Derek's training method change leading up to his recent breakthrough?” 39:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you by Chessable.com. Check out their latest offerings here: New Chess Courses Online - For All Levels - Chessable.com 40:30- How big was the goal of reaching the USCF expert level for Derek? Do his students follow his chess progress?  43:00- How does Derek approach his openings?  Mentioned: IM Orlando Husbands, IM Richard Leyva Proenza 48:00- How does Derek think about budgeting for chess tournaments?  49:30- Welcome the the Chess dot bomb! On this month's sponsored segment we discuss the Global Chess Championship and Chess.com's new verification feature. If you get verified on Chess.com you are eligible to compete in the $1,000,000 Global Chess Championship for free. If you decide to get verified ($15 for initial verification / $10 per year thereafter), please use this link to help support Perpetual Chess.  Chess.com verification:  Verified - Chess.com Global Chess Championship  https://www.chess.com/article/view/chesscom-global-championship-2022?ref_id=17919348 Premium Membership:  https://go.chess.com/Perpetual 52:30- What does Derek think he needs to do to become a USCF master?  Mentioned: Max Euwe, Tigran Petrosian  55:30- When did Derek start working with coaches? How much do they help him?  58:00- Why is it important to play against tougher competition? Mentioned: FM Ylon Schwartz  1:00:00- Thanks to Derek for joining the pod!  You can check out his podcast, Detroit Chess Killers, here: Detroit Chess Killers Follow Derek on Twitter here:  https://twitter.com/derekewilder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a very special guest for you today…author, editor, and Enneagram One, Jana Riess joins me for an in-depth discussion about The Improvers.  As the very talented editor of both The Road Back to You and The Story of You, Jana is well-versed in the Enneagram and brings a wealth of knowledge and valuable insights to our conversation about lasting personal transformation.  A few topics we explore today are:  the Improvers fixation on anger what messages Ones internalize, and  how Ones can tap into the high side of Seven to find their joy   ABOUT JANA RIESS Since 2008, Jana Riess has been an editor in the publishing industry, primarily working in the areas of religion, history, popular culture, ethics, and biblical studies. From 1999 to 2008, she was the Religion Book Review Editor for Publishers Weekly, and continues to write freelance reviews for PW as well as other publications. She holds degrees in religion from Wellesley College and Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in American religious history from Columbia University. She speaks often to media about issues pertaining to religion in America, and has been interviewed by the Associated Press, Time, Newsweek, People, the Boston Globe, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and Newsday, among other print publications, as well as “Voice of America,” the “Today” show, MSNBC, and NPR's “All Things Considered,” “Tell Me More,” and “Talk of the Nation.” She is the author or co-author of many books, including The Prayer Wheel; Flunking Sainthood; What Would Buffy Do?; Mormonism for Dummies; and The Writer's Market Guide to Getting Published. Her book The Twible: All the Chapters of the Bible in 140 Characters or Less . . . . Now with 68% More Humor! won first place in the non-fiction category in the Writer's Digest Annual Self-Published Book Awards. Her book The Next Mormons: The Rising Generation of Latter-day Saints will be released in March 2019 from Oxford University Press. She is a senior columnist for Religion News Service.