How To Chess

HowToChess 20- IM Kostya Kavutskiy on How to Learn from Endgame Compositions

Popular Author, Trainer, and Founding Member of the ChessDojo, Kostya Kavutskiy stops by to discuss his excellent new Chessable course, Endgame Studies 101. Check out ChessDojo's YouTube here Follow IM Kostya Kavutskiy's Twitter here

Bonus Vignette- GM Vladimir Kramnik on his first win against a GM

In his own words, GM Vladimir Kramnik answers the trivia question from How to Chess Episode 19 about the first time he beat a GM in a simul.

HowToChess 19 - GM Vladimir Kramnik on Questions to Ask Yourself When Its Your Move

Legendary former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik stops by to discuss 3 things to think about when its your move in a chess game. As GM Kramnik details in his Chessable course, Thinking in Chess, A How to Guide, it can be useful to use the following framework when its your move... Look for tactics (can i win material?)Is there a threat? (are pieces hanging?)What is the plan of your opponent? (What is she hoping to do next?) ONLY then, you can ask yourself questions like, "what is my plan?" and "How can I improve my position?, etc. Both of Vladmir Kramnik's courses are on sale through October 27. And both offer free chapters! Links below:Thinking in Chess, A How to GuideThinking in Chess: Free Excerpt Understanding 1. e4Vladimir Kramnik: Free Opening Lesson #1 THE TRIVIA CONTEST ALREADY HAS A WINNER! Thanks for listening, and please subscribe for bonus content coming soon featuring Vladimir telling the story of the answer to the trivia question.

How to Chess 18- FM Peter Giannatos on How to Adapt Your Game when Playing Against Kids

FM Peter Giannatos is the Founder and Executive Director of the Charlotte Chess Center and Scholastic Academy (CCCSA), and an accomplished chess teacher and improver. Follow the CCCSA on Twitter hereTwitch hereInfo on the Corporate Chess League here. Perpetual Chess Podcast Episode 241 with FM Peter Giannatos here Follow Ben Johnson on Twitter here https://twitter.com/Bennyficial1If you want to build your repertoire visit:www.chessable.com/freefor hundreds of free starter repertoires

How To Chess 17- IM Lawrence Trent Shares the Best Chess Advice He Has Gotten

IM Lawrence Trent shares some memorable advice that has been imparted to him from his GM friends, plus gives an update on his GM title chase and his rivalry with IM Greg Shahade. Ben Johnson https://twitter.com/Bennyficial1Lawrence Trent https://twitter.com/LawrenceTrentIMGreg Shahade https://twitter.com/GregShahade/status/1430546789065658377If you want to build your repertoire visit:www.chessable.com/freefor hundreds of free starter repertoires