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Perpetual Chess Podcast

Perpetual Chess Podcast

著者： Ben Johnson
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 Perpetual Chess features weekly conversations with the chess world's best players, trainers and accomplished amateurs about their careers, current projects, best practices and the latest in chess news. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.com2023 Perpetual Chess LLC
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  • EP 456- GM Andy Soltis on Plateaus, Dual Careers, and his Many Brushes with Chess Legends

    EP 456- GM Andy Soltis on Plateaus, Dual Careers, and his Many Brushes with Chess Legends
    2025/10/28
    GM Andy Soltis is a U.S. Chess Hall of Famer, prolific author, and longtime Chess Life columnist who has left a lasting mark on American chess while balancing a decades-long career as an editor at the New York Post. His recent memoir, Deadline Grandmaster, retraces those parallel paths and shares remarkable stories such as playing a 16-year-old Vishy Anand, meeting Mikhail Tal, corresponding with Irving Chernev, and unknowingly crossing paths with Bobby Fischer. In our conversation, Andy revisits several of these moments and reflects on the challenges of chess improvement. We explore why players plateau, how to identify their own chess styles, and what today’s players can learn from history’s greats. Toward the end, Andy mulls his next project and discusses how chess publishing has evolved through the decades. It’s always a privilege to hear Andy’s stories, and I highly recommend Deadline Grandmaster for many more of them. This episode was recorded on October 16, 2025 and thus does not discuss the tragic news of GM Daniel Naroditsky’s passing. 0:00- Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro And you can check out their new offerings here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 0:00- Perpetual Chess Improvement is finally available on Audible! https://www.amazon.com/Perpetual-Chess-Improvement-Practical-World-Class/dp/B0FHWWC2ZX/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0 0:02- GM Andy Soltis joins! He begins by sharing his thought on rating plateaus. Mentioned: Note on FM Nate Solon’s unusual rating gains: https://substack.com/@zwischenzug/note/c-166416052?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1juy4 11:00- We discuss Andy’s excellent memoir Deadline Grandmaster- did Andy ever seriously consider becoming a chess professional? Mentioned: 14:00- How did Andy earn the Grandmaster title? Mentioned: IM Norman Weinstein, IM Sal Matera, IM Jack Peters 16:00- Vishy Anand stories Mentioned: More on Andy’s early encounter with Vishy in Calcutta here: https://en.chessbase.com/post/vishy-anand-a-passionate-portrait-part-three 20:00- Mikhail Tal stories 22:00- Patreon mailbag question: What is a good first book about Soviet Chess history? Mentioned: Soviet Chess: 1917-1991 by GM Andy Soltis 24:00- Andy’s recollections of the famed Lone Pine tournament 30:00- GM Walter Browne stories 35:00- Patreon mailbag questions: a) Why didn’t Alekhine play a rematch with Capablanca? b) Can Andy recommend an Alekhine biography? Mentioned: Alexander Alekhine- THe Russian Sphinx: Volume 1 The Real Paul Morphy 38:00- Patreon mailbag question: Are there any plans to do an updated edition on Andy’s US Championship? https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Chess-Championship-1845-1996/dp/0786402482/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DC5Q7FF5MKY6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IYZoPqWvJ0bdS3_2d3Qewg.tinoi7uw9EjPATAcLC1Pqdxp0hjkvFqcFvkoPdUzENc&dib_tag=se&keywords=soltis+us+championship&qid=1760732231&s=books&sprefix=soltis+us+championship%2Cstripbooks%2C87&sr=1-1 40:00- Bobby Fischer stories Mentioned: GM Peter Biayasis, IM Anthony Saidy 42:00- Andy’s interactions with legendary author Irving Chernev, also mentioned Fred Reinfeld 50:00- What can we learn from figuring out our chess styles? Mentioned: Reveal Your Chess Style Reveal Your Chess Style: Soltis, Andrew: 9781849949965: Amazon.com: Books 57:00- The state of chess book publishing Mentioned: GM James Tarjan If you are interested in joining the Perpetual Chess Patreon community, you can find out more information here: Ben Johnson | creating Perpetual Chess Podcast | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 10 分
  • [Replay] GM Daniel Naroditsky's 2020 Perpetual Chess Interview

    [Replay] GM Daniel Naroditsky's 2020 Perpetual Chess Interview
    2025/10/21
    As the chess world digests the devastating news of the passing of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, I found myself thinking back to our first interview in August of 2020 (Episode 191). At the time, as chess boomed during the pandemic, Danya was ascending from promising young American player to chess commentating superstar. In the interview Danya’s eloquence, empathy, and hilarious impersonations were on full display. It is among the most listened-to Perpetual Chess episodes in the podcast's 9 year history. Danya's loss is immense and I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends and many fans. - Ben 00:00 – 03:15 Ben’s tribute and introduction following Danya’s passing (2025) 03:16 – 04:00 2020 Interview with Danya begins- Introduction to Danya’s chess background and early achievements 04:00 – 06:00 Danya on listening to Perpetual Chess and favorite episodes 06:00 – 10:00 Discussion of the Hikaru–Magnus finale and Armageddon tiebreaks 10:12 – 13:10 Early fascination with blitz and bullet chess; childhood training habits 13:10 – 16:00 Blitz addiction story and lessons from IM John Donaldson 16:00 – 21:40 Practical tips on blitz improvement — tactics, intuition, and time management 21:40 – 26:30 Deep dive into time management and “15-second rule” from Hikaru analysis 26:30 – 33:00 Stories of playing Magnus and Alireza online; Rebecca Harris account origin 33:00 – 36:15 Etiquette and psychology of elite bullet matches 36:15 – 38:10 What Danya works on to improve; paradox of bullet skill vs. classical weakness 38:10 – 40:10 Balancing streaming, teaching, and training during COVID 40:10 – 43:00 Untapped potential and thoughts on improvement as a 2600+ GM 43:00 – 45:30 The continuing value of classical chess in a fast-paced world 45:30 – 49:10 Teaching and streaming as dual passions; insights on Twitch culture 49:10 – 54:30 Streaming schedule, viewer expectations, and sustainability 54:30 – 56:30 The pressures and pitfalls of Twitch streaming; handling trolls 56:30 – 1:00:00 Patreon questions: notebooks, writing process, and early books 1:00:00 – 1:03:00 How Mastering Positional Chess came to be; influence of Russian literature 1:03:00 – 1:06:00 Formative chess books and lessons from Kasparov and Soviet literature 1:06:00 – 1:09:30 Advice for adult improvers: training priorities and tactical habits 1:09:30 – End Reflections on commentary, pedagogy, and love of teaching Photo in thumbnail via Charlotte Chess Center: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/staff/gm-daniel-naroditsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 23 分
  • EP 455- Marcos Patricio Macedo: A Forensic Detective’s Reflections on Chess, Balance, and Burnout

    EP 455- Marcos Patricio Macedo: A Forensic Detective’s Reflections on Chess, Balance, and Burnout
    2025/10/14
    The Adult Improver Series returns with a fascinating story that highlights the broad appeal of chess. Marcos Patricio Macedo is a Brasília-based forensic detective, dad, and chess enthusiast who rediscovered the game in 2018 and hasn’t stopped since. Chess has become a welcome escape from the pressures of his homicide-investigation work, and he’s helped build community both locally and among fellow officers. Marcos believes in the game’s value so deeply that he helped restore chess as an event in the World Police & Fire Games, an international gathering for first responders. In our conversation, he shares: What it took to bring chess back to the Games How it was received and what might come next His mixed feelings about balancing family, work, and improvement Lessons from coaches, online study, and his first major OTB tournament Marcos’ relatable story reveals both the rewards and the potential pitfalls of dedicating a lot of time to chess as a hobby. Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro And you can check out their new offerings here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ Try Chess.com (try for free): http://go.chess.com/Perpetual If you know a scholastic player who could use high quality online group lessons, be sure to check out Silver Knights Chess Academy.. chessacademy.com/online Use coupon code- "pod" to save 50% on the first month. 0:00- You can join the Perpetual Chess Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess 02:00- What got Marcos back into chess in 2018? 07:00- Similarities and differences between chess analysis and forensic analysis 10:00- Marcos’ approach to improving at chess Mentioned: GM Rafael Leitão, Hanging Pawns YouTube Channel, GM Daniel Naroditsky 15:00- Chess as a stress reliever for a first responder 20:00- Marcos tells the story of his successful advocacy to get chess included in the recent World Police & Fire Games 30:00- Why does Marcos think his interest in chess waned when he returned from the World Police & Fire Games ? Mentioned: Silman’s The Amateur’s Mind, Coach FM Juan Cruz Arias 40:00- Marcos’ previous OTB experiences 43:00- The chess scene in Brazil 44:00- Marcos’ next move 49:00- Closing thoughts Mentioned: EP 429 with Omar Mills https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/new-blog/2025/4/8/ep-429-omar-mills-chess-and-life-lessons-learned-from-not-improving-as-much-as-he-expected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 2 分
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