The Chess Experience

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Overcoming Psychological Barriers in Chess with IM Yuriy Krykun Feb 08, 2022

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003 Sure, chess is a game of logic. But it’s also a game of emotions - both on and off the board. Often, the negative emotions that join us on our chess journey can get the best of us. This episode is designed to help you reduce their harmful impact on your game and enjoyment of the experience.
To help me, I’m joined by International Master and renowned chess coach, Yuriy Krykun.
Yuriy has had a successful 10-year competitive career in elite chess, has coached over 100 students, is a contributor to Chess.com, and is a course creator on Chessable.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

The best perspective to take the emotional sting out of losing games.
The cure for being addicted to playing, even when you know you should study more.
How playing too much online chess can harm your nerves at OTB tournaments.
The right attitude when facing higher-rated opponents.

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>>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)

Top 7 Lessons Learned After My 1-Year Return To Chess Feb 08, 2022

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002 In 2021, I made a HUGE return to chess after decades away. Yep, all inspired by that little Netflix series. But this was no ordinary return to chess. I spent roughly 3-4 hours a day, 7 days per week studying and playing chess. For an entire year.
That’s at least 1100 hours.
I’ve boiled it down to 26 minutes of my Top 7 Lessons.

If you’re hoping to boost your rating, I'm confident these lessons will help you.

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Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:

Submitting questions to guests
A shout-out of your name on the pod
Vote on future topics/guests
Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates about the show
DM me any month for a brief chat on chess or episodes

Click here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience.

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)

A Fresh Spin on Chess Podcasts Jan 30, 2022

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001 The newest chess podcast has arrived! And it’s a bit different than the others. The goal is to make improvement at chess for adults easier and simpler. Plus, I’ll inject some fun and humor into the experience.
This is a down-to-earth approach to chess for amateurs and enthusiasts who want to improve.
In this episode, I dive into why I created this show, what you can expect, and a little about me, your chess-obsessed host, Daniel Lona.

How You Can Support the Pod:

Join this show’s Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like:

Submitting questions to guests
A shout-out of your name on the pod
Vote on future topics/guests
Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates about the show
DM me any month for a brief chat on chess or episodes

Click here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience.

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)